Arts Management at North Park

Combine your passion for music or art with the practical education and experience needed for a career in arts management. You’ll learn key concepts in managing organizations and people, with a focus on applying these ideas in nonprofit arts settings. Arts management opens doors to a variety of careers, including managing community arts organizations, leading creative programs and events, or pursuing further education in fields like law, higher education, or publishing.

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ART 3500–Introduction to Arts Management

An introductory arts management course that will approach a broad range of topics related to the nonprofit arts sector. The course will include lectures, discussions, readings, guest speakers, and visits to arts organizations in the region.

Certificate requirements

To pursue this certificate, students must major or minor in music, art, or theatre. Participation in a professional arts organization is encouraged to gain hands-on experience and industry connections. 

Required semester hours: 10 sh

Core courses:

• NONP 2710: Introduction to Nonprofit Management and Leadership
• MUS 3500: Introduction to Arts Management
• NONP 3710: Nonprofit Governance and Volunteer Management
• MUS 4970: Internship in Music