Drexel University The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Arts Administration Nesbitt Hall 33rd and Market Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104 US   Phone: (215) 895-2453   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MS in Arts Administration On Campus   One of the oldest programs in the nation, Drexel's Arts Administration graduate program strives to provide the highest quality education for our students by integrating management practice, theory, and practicum into the curriculum. Classes incorporate the four branches of the arts, commerce, research, and technology for a multi-disciplinary course of study. Our program emphasizes business areas such as marketing and policy development to prepare students for careers as arts managers and leaders in the field. The program also serves as a link between the arts and the community, working closely with the local and national arts and cultural organizations in research and consulting opportunities. Students design their individual program of study in Westphal College's Arts Administration graduate program, with the help of an advisor, in accordance with their needs and career goals. Candidates for the M.S. in Arts Administration degree must complete 45 credits, including courses in cultural policy, strategic management, and fund development. Upon completion of their core studies, students have the opportunity to participate in an internship within the arts and cultural community. The graduate program concludes with the presentation of the students' graduate theses in either a research topic of choice or a case study related to their internship experience. The Drexel Arts Administration Graduate Program is a proud member of various organizations, including the Association of Arts Administration Educators and the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. The program was a sponsor of the Social Theory, Politics and the Arts Conference in 1998, and regularly participates in national research projects including the National and Local Profiles of Cultural Support project, administered by Americans for the Arts and funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts.     Accreditation Information: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree  Pre-Requisite Courses Undergraduate preparation must include at least one course in financial accounting, two courses in the history or literature of an art, and/or two courses in the practical or creative aspects of an art. Applicants who lack this preparation (or the equivalent) must complete work in the above areas during the first two terms in the program.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Applicants should present a résumé demonstrating a strong affinity for the field through work, volunteer experiences, education, or special training.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements An important part of the admissions process is a personal interview with the Program Director. Potential applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview through the Department of Performing Arts (215-895-2453) once the application is processed through Graduate Admissions.     Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2080  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3650  Average GPA: 3.000  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $875  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $31500  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Quarter  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable