Launch your creative enterprise through our fully online, immersive, and hands-on learning environment–one of the only programs of its kind in the country.
To reshape the landscape of the creative sector, arts managers and professionals need the ability to think and work as entrepreneurs. The online Entrepreneurship in the Arts MA program enables creative and artistically minded students to imagine, identify, and build enterprises that will form and sustain the arts and culture worlds of the future.
Our synchronous, real-time Zoom classes allow students to engage in face-to-face discussion and collaborative learning, and to develop community with an intimate cohort. Other coursework is done asynchronously and at the pace of each student, which offers flexibility to busy working professionals or those with families.
- Accessible evening and online courses suitable for working professionals
- Affordable master’s degree–less than $1,600 per course
- Part-time option allows flexibility for those with busy lives
Speakers and Mentors
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Jamala Johns
Jamala Johns, a New York-based artist and creative director, spoke to Entrepreneurship in the Arts students about developing a holistic career and brand while practicing self-care. -
Yuchen Zhang
Yuchen Zhang, fashion tech designer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Wearable Media, spoke to students about balancing profit and product with artistic vision, innovation, and social commentary.
News and Updates
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Shannon Dawson MA ’21 Advances to First Round of 2022 NYBPC
Dawson’s app Step2,3 recently won Purchase’s Shark-Tank Style Competition.
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Success Story: Duke Burger ’20
He’s creating a a streaming service for theatre performances. -
Success Story: Alex Harper ’19
Her idea for Women of Culture went from passion project to thriving business. -
The Purchase Shark Tank-Style Competition Awards Entrepreneurs
The top prize went to Shannon Dawson for a social media app for creatives.
