Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Turn your creative passion into a career with the Master of Arts in Arts Administration at Southern Utah University. This program gives you the business skills to lead in the art world. You will learn practical tools like grant writing, fundraising, and digital marketing. Our goal is to help you manage nonprofits, theaters, and museums effectively. The coursework is hands-on, so you can apply what you learn immediately. Whether you want to run a gallery or advocate for culture, this degree prepares you for a purposeful job.
Department: Theatre, Dance, & Arts Administration
College: Performing & Visual Arts
Admissions Requirements
3.0+
Minimum GPA
3
Start Dates (Year-Round)
Bachelor's
from Accredited University
$0
Application Fee
79+
TOEFL (International Students)
2 Weeks
Before start of term application deadline
Current SUU Undergraduate students interested in obtaining a Master's degree may apply to our Grad Path Program. Eligible students may earn up to 6 hours graduate level credits at undergraduate tuition rates.
Career Opportunities with an MA Degree
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Where do SUU MA Graduates work?
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Why Choose SUU for a Master of Arts Administration Degree?
The SUU MA program currently has approximately 200 students, most of whom complete the MA degree within two years. *2025 demographics
- By Gender: 45% male; 55% female
- Utah Residency: 79% live in Utah; 17% live out of state; 3% are international students living abroad
- By Experience Level: 82% are non-traditional students (ages 26+); 18% are traditional students (ages 18-25)
Our courses are limited to 25 students per class. Electives often have smaller class sizes.
We strive to develop our students as professional leaders in Arts Administration careers through:
- Experiential learning in the online classroom with tactical skills and projects
- Reflective practice to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Projects with community partners
- Exploring discernment as we integrate the use of AI into our career
Students can earn up to 6 credit hours while traveling on a short-term trip abroad with students and faculty. Study Abroad course credits are offered in the Summer Semester with trips that last approximately 10 days.
Since our program was founded in 2007, our SUU MA alumni network has over 700 graduates of our program who are located across the United States and internationally.
Between 2013 and 2024, our MA graduates had a 91.6% job placement rate in the public/nonprofit sectors. Review our Program Effectiveness.
Our core faculty have extensive practitioner experience, in addition to participating in innovative research projects in the public sector. Our part time faculty are also distinguished practitioners in their field of expertise.
MA Tuition
The SUU Master of Arts Administration is an online degree program and all online students are assessed the same tuition rate, regardless of their state of residence.
International students should be aware of different costs that may affect them and are encouraged to work with our International Admissions office if there are any questions.