Seattle University College of Arts & Sciences Arts Leadership 901 12th Avenue P.O. Box 222000 Seattle, WA 98122 US   Phone: 1-206-296-5370 Fax: 1-206-296-5433   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.F.A.-Arts Leadership On Campus   EMPOWERING A NEW WAVE OF ARTS PROFESSIONALS The Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in Arts Leadership is a collaboration between the Department of Fine Arts and the Center for Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Management. The program provides future arts leaders with an opportunity to merge the latest management practices of nonprofit organizations with the specific skills necessary to lead complex arts organizations. MFA students work alongside arts management professionals in local performing and visual arts organizations throughout this two-year, year-round program. Coursework includes strategic planning, marketing, fundraising, budgeting/finance, advocacy, program development and community relations. The blend of classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience prepares students for challenging arts leadership positions. With evening and weekend course offerings, students can maintain full-time employment while enrolled in this innovative program. Classes will be taught by Fine Arts and Nonprofit Leadership faculty as well as professional guest faculty members from the leadership of Puget Sound arts organizations. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of scholarly and practical activities, which will result in a combination of knowledge and experience necessary to compete in today’s job market.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required: 54  Time To Degree: 2 years    Previous Degrees A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam — Applicants who received most or all of their education in non-English speaking countries may be required by an admissions officer to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Two years management experience in a nonprofit organization or comparable work or volunteer experience  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 563.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1332  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 631  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $587  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15390  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic