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Certificate Program in Arts Management (Online)

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The online Certificate Program in Arts Management is designed to provide students with an understanding of management, marketing, and grant writing in arts-related organizations. It is particularly suited for:

1. new arts administrators who want to broaden their knowledge and skills.
2. professionals who are considering a career transition to arts management.
3. artists who are interested in starting their own nonprofit companies or joining existing organizations.
4. board members and volunteers who want to become more informed and effective.

The curriculum consists of four courses and—for those who are taking the certificate on a credit-bearing basis—an internship.

• The noncredit program can be completed in two semesters; the credit program can be completed in three semesters.
• Students may take individual courses without commitment to the entire program.
• All courses except the internship are offered online.
• Credit program: Students pay the regular SUNY tuition and fees for credit courses.
• Noncredit program: All courses except the internship are also available on a noncredit basis at a reduced tuition rate: $595 for a 4-credit course, plus applicable fees. (Students who register for the noncredit option do not receive college credit or grades. The noncredit option is limited to students who are not enrolled in a degree program at Purchase College.)

Before starting this certificate program, students must formally enroll by completing the Arts Management Certificate Form of Intent (PDF). It is also recommended that students visit www.purchase.edu/online to learn more about online learning at Purchase College.

To earn the certificate, students must be high school graduates, earn a grade of C or higher in all certificate courses (when taking the program for credit), and send a completed Certificate Request to the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education during the last semester of their coursework.

Course Requirements;

1. Introduction to Arts Management* / Fall
   CAM 1100 / 4 credits
   CAM 9105 / noncredit option / $595
2. Fundraising and Development in Arts* / Spring
   CAM 3100 / 4 credits
   CAM 9100 / noncredit option / $595
3. Arts and Entertainment Law* / Spring
   CAM 3170 / 4 credits
   CAM 9170 / noncredit option / $595
4. Marketing the Arts* / Fall
   CAM 3520 / 4 credits / Fall
   CAM 9520 / noncredit option / $595
5. For the credit program only:
   Internship in Arts Management
   CAM 3981 / 3 credits / Fall, Spring, and Summer

*These courses are also offered under the AMG prefix by the Arts Management B.A. Program.

For more information, please call or email the School of Liberal Studies and Continuing Education: conted@purchase.edu, (914) 251-6500.

Updated Dec. 13, 2011