M.A. in Arts Administration FAQs

Visit the admissions overview page to learn more about the admissions requirements. Requirements will vary in the cases of international students and other situations.

Students enrolled in the MAAA program who complete one course per seven week term can earn their degree in as little as two years.

Winthrop University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's and specialist degrees. While there is no accrediting organization specifically for arts administration programs, Winthrop’s MAAA program has aligned its curriculum, program goals and student learning outcomes with the guidelines of the Association of Arts Administration Educators (A.A.A.E.), the recognized professional organization in the field.

Yes. The program includes one three-credit field practicum course.

No. The degree is fully online, with no residency or campus visits required.

The 36-credit online MAAA program costs $699 per credit hour.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Winthrop University’s FAFSA code is 003456.

For more information about financial aid visit our tuition and financial aid page.

Graduates of the MAAA program will:

• Learn key concepts in audience development, marketing, fundraising and financial management and legal principles pertaining to nonprofit arts.
• Prepare to lead in community engagement in the arts through arts advocacy and arts policy development.
• Explore topics in equity, diversity and inclusion, ethics, technology and leadership practices as they relate to nonprofit arts administration.
• Successfully complete a capstone project as a culminating experience.

Winthrop’s online MAAA program is unique in providing you:

• A practical capstone project experience with an advisor that works with you to improve your delivery and understanding of the information you've learned in the program.
• The ability to expand and enrich your career advancement opportunities upon graduation by using a professional development plan to track your progress throughout the program.
• Expert faculty who actively work in arts administration with specialized expertise in marketing, law, grant-writing, advocacy and leadership.

Students will have access to our online learning system and coursework can be accessed online anytime, day or night. However, course-specific tasks, including readings, assignments, and tests, must be completed by the due dates set by each professor.

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