LEADERSHIPARTSTHE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTONMASTER OF ARTS IN ARTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Advanced Studies Across Disciplines

The Master of Arts in Arts Leadership Program

provides advanced study in the management and

promotion of arts organizations across artistic

disciplines. Students enrolled full-time may

complete the degree requirements within two years.

Flexible Schedule for Working Professionals

The arts leadership master’s degree program is

designed to accommodate students who are

working professionals. Those who wish to continue

full-time or part-time employment may complete

this program within !ve years. All core courses are

o"ered during evening hours.

Real-world Experience

The Master of Arts in Arts Leadership Program

develops and cultivates the next generation of

in#uential leaders in the !elds of arts and entertain-

ment. All students will be required to complete a

practicum within an established arts organization in

the greater Houston area. They will have access —

through lectures, workshops and

panels both in class, and through

the UH Center for Arts Leader-

ship — to interact with local and

national leaders of distinction in

the !elds of arts, entertainment

and culture.

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACH TO PREPARING ARTS LEADERS: CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS WHO LAUNCH, ADMINISTER AND MAINTAIN ARTS ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL SIZES.

“With every class, this program shows me how my previous training as an actor prepares me to be a future leader in the business of the arts.”

— Marianna Alegria

“This is a program that perfectly marries my artistic and administrative identities to transform the models of arts management.”

— Rashida Moore

On-campus Requirements

The arts leadership master’s degree program

requires 36 credit hours of coursework and prac-

ticum. It consists of 15 hours of required specialty

courses in the areas of arts, public administration

and public sector business as well as three hours of

prescribed electives. It also includes 12 hours of free

electives selected from courses in the UH School of

Art, Moores School of Music, UH School of Theatre

and Dance, The Valenti School of

Communications, The Bauer

School of Business, the School

of Public Administration and the

M.A. program in Arts Leadership.

Practicum Program

The !nal requirement of the The Master of Arts in

Arts Leadership Program is a 6 credit hour practi-

cum in an arts organization, providing vital re-

al-world experience to students. Students will gain

practical, hands-on, leadership experience in some

of Houston’s most established and cutting-edge

arts institutions. Partner organizations contributing

expertise to the program to date include: Aerosol

Warfare, Ars Lyrica, Art League Houston, Commu-

nity Artist Collective, DanceSource Houston, Fresh

Arts, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Symphony,

Indo-American Association, Main Street Theater,

Project Row Houses and Multicultural Educational

Counseling Through the Arts (MECA).

ADVANCED STUDY IN THE MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NATION’S FOURTH!LARGEST CITY.

Core Courses

ARLD 6395

Selected Topics in Leadership

ARLD 6310

Fundraising for the Arts

ARLD 6300

Fundamentals and Strategic

Planning for the Arts

ARLD 6315

Public Relations

and Marketing in the Arts

ARLD 6320

Financial Management

for the Arts

PUBL 6310

Administrative Theory

Recommended Electives

ARLD 6350

Entrepreneurship and

Alternative Business

Models in the Arts

ARLD 6330

Technology and the Arts

ARLD 6360

The Arts and Community

Engagement

ARLD 6340

Law and the Arts

PUBL 6395

Non-Pro!t Management

ARLD 6340

Independent

Study

ARLD 6398

Special

Problems

in Arts Leadership

(Independent Study)

ARLD 6691/ARLD 6391

Practicum in Arts

Organization

A PRACTICAL COURSE OF STUDY THAT PREPARES TODAY’S ARTS PROFESSIONAL TO THRIVE IN THE FAST!PACED FIELD OF ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT.

“We engage in‘conversations of solution’ for the arts. The teaching sta" are seasoned professionals with years of related leadership experience.”

— Tamra Pierce

“This program encourages us to translate our artistic sensibilties to be creative in business and management.”

— Andrea Huang

Key Facts About Houston’s Creative Job Market

economy in Houston.

employs more people than the

Texas Medical Center.

to grow by an additional 7%.

creative worker. This means that while Houston

has fewer creative workers, they are better paid

than in any of the other cities included in the study.

The !gure becomes more impressive in light of

Houston’s low cost of living.

READY FOR TAKE!OFF: HOUSTON’S CREATIVE SECTOR HAS EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING ARTS LEADERS.

Admission Requirements

The Master of Arts in Arts Leadership Program

follows the College of Liberal Arts and Social Scienc-

es requirements for admission.

are familiar with your work and educational

preparation

the program

university attended since high school mailed

directly to the program from the school.

a sealed, signed envelope directly

to:

University of Houston

MA Program in Arts Leadership

Please follow application directions carefully as

outlined in the UH Graduate School webpage:

http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school

All application materials must be received by the

application deadline as stated in the Admissions

section on the program website www.uh.edu/maal.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER AS AN ARTS LEADER: APPLY FOR THE M.A. IN ARTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

“I am gaining the tools and opportunities to become a successful arts leader.”

— Dane Manuel