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Online Certificate Program in Arts Management

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The online certificate program in arts management is designed to provide students with an understanding of management, marketing, and grant writing in arts-related organizations. It is particularly suited for:

1. new arts administrators who want to broaden their knowledge and skills.
2. professionals who are considering a career transition to arts management.
3. artists who are interested in starting their own nonprofit companies.
4. board members and volunteers who want to become more informed and effective.

The program consists of four 4-credit courses and a 3-credit internship (19 credits total), which can be completed within three semesters. Students may take individual courses without commitment to the entire program. All courses except the Internship are offered online. (For those uncertain about pursuing the Arts Management Certificate online, we may be able to obtain seats in "traditional" in-person sections of the classes. Please consult the certificate advisor for assistance.)

Before starting this certificate program, students must formally enroll by completing the Arts Management Certificate Application (PDF). It is also recommended that students review the College's online FAQ at www.purchase.edu/online to learn more about online learning at Purchase College.

To earn the certificate, students must be high school graduates, earn a grade of C or higher in all certificate courses, and send a completed Request for Certificate to the certificate advisor in the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education during the last semester of their coursework.

All courses in the certificate program are credit-bearing. Therefore, students pay the regular tuition and fees for SUNY credit-bearing courses (approximately $229 per credit + fees.)

Course Requirements 

1. Introduction to Arts Management*
   CAM 1100 / 4 credits / Fall
2. Fundraising and Development in Arts*
   CAM 3100 / 4 credits / Spring
3. Arts and Entertainment Law*
   CAM 3170 / 4 credits / Spring
4. Marketing the Arts*
   CAM 3520 / 4 credits / Fall
5. Internship in Arts Management
   CAM 3981 / 3 credits / Fall, Spring, and Summer

*These courses are also offered under the AMG prefix by the Arts Management B.A. Program.

For more information, please contact Matt Koskowski, the certificate advisor, via email matt.koskowski@purchase.edu or telephone (914) 251-6512.

Updated March 12, 2010