Certificate in Arts Management

Build the skills to manage, market, and fundraise in arts organizations

The growth in the number of organizations dedicated to the fine arts, dance, music, theatre, and related fields, combined with the influences of a constantly changing economic, cultural, and technological landscape, offers rich opportunities for skilled arts professionals. Whether you are currently working as an arts administrator and seek to improve your skills or to attain a new position, or you are considering a career change, the Certificate in Arts Management will provide you with the managerial, fundraising, marketing, and financial skills necessary to succeed in the competitive world of visual and performing arts organizations. This fully online and flexible certificate is ideal for practicing and aspiring arts professionals, as well as visual and performing artists looking to enhance their careers with positions in arts management. Develop important critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills while expanding your professional networks and learning from experts in the field.

In order to receive this certificate, you must complete five required courses and one elective course within three years of taking the first certificate-eligible course and have a cumulative average of B or better. For advisement, please contact the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media (212) 998-7289 or sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu

See the Certificate in Arts Management program outline here.

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Build the skills to manage, market, and fundraise in arts organizations

Format

Online

Requirements

6 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$5,694-$5,874*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Dive into the World of Arts Management

Gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of the managerial, fundraising, and marketing skills necessary for success in visual and performing arts organizations.

Expand Your Professional Networks

Learn from industry experts and engage with peers in the art world.

Become an Invaluable Asset to Your Organization

Strengthen your leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills to address evolving challenges in the art sector.

Advance Your Career with Flexible Options

The program’s online format allows you to complete the full certificate from anywhere in the world on a timeline that fits your schedule, from 1 year (three semesters) to 3 years.

Showcase Your Expertise

Earn a prestigious Certificate in Arts Management from NYU and enhance your professional profile with a Digital Badge on LinkedIn.

 

What You'll Study

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

The Certificate in Arts Management is ideal for those who are seeking to transition to a career in the arts from another field or arts professionals who want a comprehensive overview of the main functional areas of working arts organizations. The Certificate in Arts Leadership is ideal for mid to senior level arts professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership skills and delve deeper into topics such as board governance, human resources, legal issues, advanced financial matters, and strategy and innovation.

There are no prerequisites.

Yes, all courses can be taken à la carte.

Courses in the Certificate in Arts Management are 6 weeks long and usually offered 1-2 times a year. They are conducted entirely online. Some courses are synchronous (live sessions) or asynchronous (self-paced learning via NYU’s online platform),  while others are  a combination of synchronous and asynchronous. Please note that schedules appear on our website in Eastern Standard Time, so students should be mindful of any time differences depending on where they are located.

Yes, students from all over the world take our courses.

Yes, Zoom meetings are recorded for later viewing for those students who are not able to attend a particular class session.

 

The certificate can be completed in as little as three semesters and as long as three years from the start of the first course. Courses can be taken in any order.

Please contact (212) 998-7289 or sps.pwm.ce@nyu.edu to speak with an academic advisor.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.