Arts and Cultural Management Graduate Certificate

Karen Chandler, Program Director
843.953.5474
chandlerk@cofc.edu

http://artsmgmt.cofc.edu/graduate-programs/index.php

Mission Statement

The Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management prepares a global market of arts leaders in the creative economy through immersive experiences with diverse artists, arts and cultural institutions, and their communities.

Program Description

Based in the School of the Arts, the Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management prepares global arts leaders to serve artists, institutions, and their communities. The program is a one-year, 15-credit curriculum of live and online classes, and includes coursework in executive and fiscal leadership; data and cloud information systems; arts education and advocacy; social justice engagement in the arts; strategic planning and evaluation; and managing institutional resources. Additionally, students may complete the certificate as degree-seeking students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) programs.

Admission Requirements and Application Deadlines

Institutional Requirements

A completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $50.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
International applicants should refer to the International Students area within the “Admissions Information” section of the catalog for information on providing appropriate documentation with the application.

Program Requirements

Undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 or better.
Writing sample demonstrating an ability to perform literary analysis and conduct research and/or a portfolio of arts management related work samples.
Letter of intent stating the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program, areas of interest and career objectives.

* A separate degree-seeking application is required for admittance to a master’s degree program at the College of Charleston; Admission to the certificate program does not imply acceptance to a master’s program.

Application Deadlines

Fall: March 1, Priority; July 1, Final
Spring: November 1
Summer: March 1

Transfer Credit Policy

No program specific guidelines. Please refer to the Graduate School’s transfer credit policy .

Program Requirements

Arts and Cultural Management Graduate Certificate

Student Learning Outcomes

Arts and Cultural Management Certificate (PDF)