& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Master Degree Programs 107
Required Summative Activities: 7 cr.
ACM675 Residency/Capstone Preparation.........................................1 cr.
ACM680/681 Residency......................................................................4 cr.
ACM690 Capstone ..............................................................................2 cr.
Electives: 4 cr.
ACM650 Arts Education......................................................................2 cr.
ACM655 Arts and Community Development.......................................2 cr.
HD573 Creative Leadership Development ..........................................2 cr.
*These courses are designed with a nonprofit focus suitable for all
master level students who may be working in sectors such as social
service, health, government, or other areas.
Faculty
The faculty members and advisers for the Arts and Cultural
Management program have earned doctorate or master’s degrees.
Faculty members are selected for their educational and professional
experience and expertise.
Required Course Descriptions
ACM610
Cultural Studies (2 cr.)
This course examines the role of the arts and culture in global societies,
how managers facilitate and present artists’ work, and the roles played
by various stakeholders in cultural development in diverse communities.
The role of arts criticism and how art is assessed in diverse cultures is
also discussed.
ACM615
Cultural Policy and Leadership (3 cr.)
This course presents an overview of the challenges to cultural managers
presented by political, economic, and social conditions both nationally
and internationally. The evolution of the role of cultural managers and an
historical and global overview of organizational and operational models
is presented. Other topics include development of public policy, the role
of advocacy and political engagement, leadership strategies for effective
engagement with institutional and community decision-makers, and
current and emerging trends affecting cultural organizations.
ACM625
Cultural Programming and Evaluation (2 cr.)
This course explores the concept planning, design, decision-making, and
evaluation processes during the start-up, implementation, and
completion phases of cultural programs and projects. Linkages between
an organization’s mission and values, strategic direction, and artistic
programming are examined. Artistic and management staffing, marketing
and budget planning, community involvement, and evaluation methods
appropriate to measure the success of cultural programming are
covered.
ACM630
Fund Development (3 cr.)
This course examines techniques, tools, and strategies needed for the
development of contributed revenue in nonprofit organizations. Topics
include development and assessment of an organization’s fund
development plan; preparation of grant proposals, other type of
appeals, and special events; coordination of capital campaigns and
planned giving; and examination of how different types of organizations
manage fund development needs. Also discussed are the donor’s
viewpoint and emerging trends in philanthropy, and the ethics and
legalities of fundraising.
ACM635
Ethics and Arts Law (3 cr.)
The course covers both the ethical frameworks and laws that guide the
establishment and operations of cultural organizations, and the creation and
oversight of resource assets (artistic, human, and physical). The challenges
and conflicts that managers face in interacting with diverse individuals and
groups, as well as new and emerging technologies, are examined.
Nonprofit Management Fundamentals
(Nonprofit track)
ACM600
Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3 cr.)
This course is an overview of management of nonprofits and the human
capital that is responsible for the operations of nonprofit organizations,
including staff, board of directors, members, and volunteers. Presented
are models for board governance and internal and external factors that
effect how boards function. Discussion also centers on effective nonprofit
management practices, building productive relationships with creative
personnel, strategies for collaborative leadership, and founder
succession.
ACM645
Marketing for Nonprofits (2 cr.)
The course examines practical strategies and trends in marketing for
small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations. Topics include the role of
marketing in nonprofits, marketing research and planning, marketing’s
impact on organizational revenue, relationship between marketing and
fund development, types of marketing tools and strategies, audience
identification and development, and role of staff and board of directors
in nonprofit marketing.
ACM660
Nonprofit Financial Management (3 cr.)
This course presents generally accepted financial management
principles and practices applicable to nonprofit organizations. Financial
statements and reports are interpreted and analyzed, and financial
analysis tools are applied to describe and evaluate the financial
condition of nonprofit organizations. Related topics include budgeting,
description of financial systems, and legal reporting requirements for
nonprofit organizations.