& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

106 Master Degree Programs
Master of Arts in
Arts and Cultural Management
The M.A. in Arts and Cultural Management provides students with the
necessary skills and experiences to lead cultural programs and
institutions and respond effectively to the various environments and
global context in which arts and cultural organizations operate. Through
a blend of coursework and practical application the program focuses on
strategic thinking and management, resource development (monetary,
artistic, and human), and the ability to recognize and analyze evolving
trends in the culture industry.
Completion of the program prepares students to advance into program
and leadership positions within a broad array of cultural organizations,
including nonprofits, for profits, and other organizational collaborations.
The program is designed for current cultural organization staff members
seeking to deepen their management and organizational skills, those
planning to move into the cultural management field, and college
graduates with an arts related background. The 36-credit program can be
completed on an intensive full-time or part-time schedule. Classes meet
throughout the year during the evening and on Saturdays. Students also
complete a professional residency of no less than 240 hours at cultural
institutions located in the Twin Cities area or around the country. The
program culminates with a capstone paper exploring a topic related to
cultural management and delivered by students at an annual symposium
comprised of graduate students, faculty, and arts professionals.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Arts in Arts and Cultural Management
program are expected to be able to do the following
1. Research and articulate the key issues, environmental situations,
and trends.
2. Apply ethical, innovative, and effectual practices.
3. Communicate information respectfully and effectively.
4. Develop intercultural competence in interpersonal and leadership
situations.
5. Create and implement resource development and financial
management strategies.
6. Manage and assess organizational operations and planning.
7. Outline and analyze community relations, outreach, and marketing
activities.
8. Evaluate cultural policy and legal environments for socially
responsible cultural management.
9. Continue lifelong learning to facilitate personal growth and
organizational change.
Degree Requirements
Required Arts and Cultural Management Courses ...........................21 cr.
Required General Management Courses............................................4 cr.
Required Summative Activities............................................................7 cr.
Arts and Cultural Management Electives ............................................4 cr.
Total..................................................................................................36 cr.
Required Arts and Cultural Management
Courses: 21 cr.
ACM610 Cultural Studies ....................................................................2 cr.
ACM615 Cultural Policy and Leadership.............................................3 cr.
ACM625 Cultural Programming and Evaluation..................................2 cr.
ACM630* Fund Development..............................................................3 cr.
ACM635 Ethics and Arts Law..............................................................3 cr.
Students select one track from the following to focus either on nonprofit
or for profit approaches:
Nonprofit Track/For Profit Track
ACM645* Marketing for Nonprofits......................................................2 cr.
or
GM645 Marketing Management..........................................................2 cr.
ACM600* Management of Nonprofit Organizations ............................3 cr.
or
GM600 Management Principles..........................................................3 cr.
ACM660* Nonprofit Financial Management ........................................3 cr.
or
GM660 Financial Management ...........................................................3 cr.
Required Management Courses: 4 cr.
Arts and Cultural Management students take two courses from the
management core offered to all management-related master of arts
degree students.
GM620 Communication Skills .............................................................2 cr.
GM670 Strategic Management ...........................................................2 cr.