Master of Arts Management
86%
Students employed or received an offer.
100%
Students with external internship placements.
Key Program Information
Everything you need to know about the Master of Arts Management program.
Application Deadlines
- Round 1: December 1, 2026
- Round 2: January 10, 2027
- Round 3: February 1, 2027
Cost of Attendance
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Follow Your Passion for the Arts
You know you belong in the arts. Let us show you how you can build a career in the arts.
This program might be right for you if:
- Want the management skills to transition from an artist to a leader
- Aspire to lead arts organizations, cultural institutions, creative enterprises, or nonprofit organizations
- Want to help artists and organizations create meaningful cultural impact
- See yourself working in museums, performing arts organizations, cultural nonprofits, festivals, public arts agencies, or creative businesses
- Are interested in creating sustainable organizations that support artists, audiences, and communities
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Jobs in the Arts
Our graduates work for theaters, museums, symphonies, music festivals, and arts institutions around the world.
We'd Love to Meet You
Whether virtually or in person, Heinz College offers plenty of opportunities to connect.
Student Finances
Through financial aid, scholarships and partnerships, we are committed to reducing your cost of attendance.
The hardest classes for me were in quantitative analysis—numbers, stats, financials. But the academic culture encouraged me to double-down on these types of classes in a way that helped me build real proficiency. And, when I graduated, these were the skills that gave me an edge, certainly in the world of cultural organizations and museums.
Samir Bitar
MAM '07, veteran and arts leader
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
Heinz College is committed to ensuring that tomorrow's arts leaders are able to secure the education they need to be successful. More than 90% of our arts management students receive a scholarship, and we offer many fellowships and student employment opportunities. We encourage you to explore these resources and contact our Office of Admissions for more information.
Learn by Doing
At Heinz College, you will receive practical experience to complement your coursework through our Capstone projects, during which you'll solve a problem for real-life client. You'll use your arts management instruction and data analysis skills to help theaters improve ticket sales, help museums increase membership, and optimize digital opportunities for dance studio events.
My Heinz College Story: Veronica
When Veronica Janet Lopez went to the symphony or the theater, she only saw the final product. As a violist with a performance degree, she wanted to know more.
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