This 12-credit certificate offers a foundational overview of nonprofit cultural organizations and performing arts institutions. Students gain classroom instruction in management alongside hands-on experience in theatre production. Ideal for performers seeking industry insight and business students interested in the creative economy.
Why Choose Theatre Arts Management?
Generating over $100 billion in annual economic activity and supporting approximately 2.6 million jobs in the U.S. alone, the arts are a driving force in the creative economy. This certificate program offers a solid foundation in theatre arts and nonprofit management, complemented with hands-on courses. Students personalize their experience by selecting a concentration in theatre arts management—such as rehearsal and production, stage management, or audience development—and a complementary business focus area, including accounting, leadership, communications, or management. Real-world opportunities through department productions and internships further enrich learning, helping students build essential skills and professional networks in a thriving field.
What you will learn:
- Stage management
- Front of house & box office management
- Audience development
- Fundraising
- Grant writing
- Nonprofit leadership
- Production
