Arts Management and Administration at Shenandoah University

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As some have written (Daniel Pink, Richard Florida and others), the careers of the future are for those that can bring innovative and creative powers to create value in the marketplace. Artists and arts organizations have long been contributing in this way and are poised to seize the opportunity. Arts managers and administrators bring a special awareness to the opportunity and the capacity to realize its full potential.

Arts management and administration programs at Shenandoah University prepare individuals to be effective contributors and leaders to organizations focusing on creative endeavors. The programs include degrees at the bachelor's and master's levels as well as a minor option for undergraduate students.

Undergraduate students completing degrees outside of the arts management program at Shenandoah University are encouraged to consider the arts management minor as an option to enhance their studies. This is particularly encouraging for students majoring in one of the performance areas of the arts or business majors who are considering a career within the creative industry. The minor consists of completing a series of specialized arts management courses.

The undergraduate and graduate programs in arts management and administration at Shenandoah University are designed to provide the general knowledge and skills necessary to launch careers in the creative industry. With a solid foundation provided by the program, graduates will be able to develop the specialized knowledge necessary for their career aspirations through special projects, internships and other learning opportunities. Graduates of the programs are well placed throughout the creative industry.

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