The program fosters leadership and management skills, explores processes of innovation and creativity, and examines networks and sources of support, while drawing on sound business and administrative training.

Detailed curricular information is available at http://theatreanddance.wayne.edu/theatre/ma-arts-administration.php

Applicants must meet requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. Visit the Graduate School Website.

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 ('B') grade point average in their undergraduate degree.
A minimum of fifteen semester credits in the area of specialization is preferred.

When applying, applicants must provide the following in addition to their WSU Graduate School application.
— Personal Statement & Statement of Objectives: Please upload one document that contains a 500-word personal statement followed by a 500-word statement on objectives. In your personal statement, please discuss your academic and professional background and how it has prepared you for admission to this program. In your statement of objectives, please articulate which of the three tracks you intend to pursue (Theatre Management, Gallery Management, Music Business) and how your current academic and professionals goals are related to the program, placing special emphasis on where and in what capacity you plan to implement your training in the professional field.
— A resume
— 3 letters of recommendation
— transcripts
— 3 samples of writing (business letters, memos, press releases, brochures, term papers, etc.)

Support material listed above must be e-mailed to: [email protected]

Alternatively, support materials may be or sent to:
Jessica Chavez
Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance
Wayne State University
4841 Cass Ave., Ste. 3226
Detroit, MI 48202

Interview requirements
Candidates for the Arts Administration program are required to be interviewed in person or via Skype. For the application, applicants are required to bring samples of their writing — such as letters, brochures, and press releases — and other materials (such as layouts, videos, artwork, and budgets) to support their candidacy.

Admission is based off audition and/or interview and you must also be admitted by The Graduate School at Wayne State University.

To apply, please visit the Graduate School Application Portal.

Graduation Requirements
All coursework must be completed in accordance with Graduate School and the regulations governing graduate scholarship and degrees. Students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis but must complete requirements within six years of admission.