Arts Administration
Metropolitan College
Arts Administration
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Capital Campaigns
MET AR 711
This course is designed to broaden the student's understanding of capital campaign fundraising. Topics include feasibility studies; strategic planning and budgeting; private and public phases; ethical responsibilities; staff, donor, volunteer, board, and trustee management; major gift solicitation; campaign communications; trend analysis; and evaluation. The course curriculum includes readings, case studies, guest speakers, and analysis of current capital campaign projects. 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Last day to add Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 24, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 8, 2025 Location: STH 113 ... Open SeatsMary Doorley-Simboski -
Internship in Arts Administration II
MET AR 803
Provides guidance to students as they undertake the internship experience. Students meet individually with the instructor to report on their experience and receive feedback. Students may not register for MET AR 803, or begin their actual internship, until they have completed a minimum of six of the ten required courses and MET AR 802. Arts Administration degree students only. 2 cr. Tuition: $1950
Twelve-week course (May 20-August 8)
C1 (EXP) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Last day to add Monday, June 2, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, June 2, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Monday, July 7, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 8, 2025 ... Open SeatsBlair HollisContact artsad@bu.edu -
Leadership in the Arts
MET AR 700
This course provides students with an understanding of issues and practices of people in leadership positions in the arts world. Regardless of what functional area a student is aiming for ¿ artistic, development, marketing, finance ¿ eventually they are going to have to demonstrate leadership of a department, a team, or an entire organization. Through a combination of case analysis, class discussion, written assignments, and the insights of the two instructors and guest speakers from the arts community, we will focus on the most effective qualities of leaders. Topics include distinguishing between leadership and management; recruiting, cultivating, and evaluating leaders; specific challenges of leading highly creative people; teamwork and leadership; promoting DEI in the leadership of an organization; co-leadership, shared leadership, and other models; understanding and developing your own leadership style. 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)
A1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Last day to add Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, June 12, 2025 Course End Date Friday, June 27, 2025 Location: HAR 210 ... Open SeatsJanet Bailey and Wyona Lynch-Mcwhite -
Special Topics in Arts Administration
MET AR 781
Topic for summer 2025: Branding for the Arts. This course will explore branding and strategic brand management, with special focus on the arts and culture sector. Through class discussions and readings, case studies of arts-centered and corporate brand structures, discussion with experts in the field, and collaborative group projects, students will understand the crucial role that a brand plays in any arts organization's success, learn how a brand is constructed, and will become versed in how to effectively manage brand challenges and growth. 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)
B1 (IND) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Last day to add Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 7, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Thursday, July 24, 2025 Course End Date Friday, August 8, 2025 Location: CAS 226 ... Open SeatsTopic: Branding for the Arts -
Commercial Production: The Broadway Model
MET AR 751
This course will examine the process of developing commercial Broadway productions from "page to stage." Students will examine the selection process that producers follow to identify a piece or property. We will examine the entire production process, from securing the rights and options, to legal processes including investor relations and collective bargaining, to assembling a creative and production team. Students will have the opportunity to meet with several Broadway professionals as guest speakers. Other topics covered may include securing a theater, residual, and subsidiary income as well as domestic and international touring. The leadership role of the producer will be discussed at every stage of the journey. [Required for Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate] 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 1 (May 30-June 8)
A1 (IND) Sun. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates(IND) Fri./Sat. 1-3:30 pm(IND) Fri./Sat. 6-8:30 pmCourse Start Date Friday, May 30, 2025 Last day to add Sunday, June 1, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, June 2, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Course End Date Sunday, June 8, 2025 Location: CAS 214 ... Open SeatsJason GrossmanMeets on campus May 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8. Meets online Wed, June 4. Nonstandard course dates -
Strategies for Performing Arts Businesses
MET AR 752
Strategies for Performing Arts Businesses explores the practice of producing theater as an act of entrepreneurship, and the strategic thinking necessary to take a concept for a creative business or initiative and make it a reality. Students will learn the skills of leadership and management as they are applied in a dynamic arts environment. In this course we will go behind the bright lights of Broadway to examine the variety of creative business that support or leverage the commercial theater industry, as well as the ways in which creative business people inside of the largest legacy institutions are creating new strategies to stay at the forefront of this highly competitive field. We will also consider the ways in which nonprofit theaters are increasingly seeking to build earned revenue strategies, and the growing number of commercial/nonprofit partnerships that operate within the industry. [Required for Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate] 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 2 (July 25-August 3)
B1 (LAB) Sat. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates(LAB) Fri./Sat. 6-8:30 pm(LAB) Fri./Sat. 1-3:30 pmCourse Start Date Friday, July 25, 2025 Last day to add Sunday, July 27, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 28, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Course End Date Sunday, August 3, 2025 Location: CAS 214 ... Open SeatsMeets on campus July 25, 26, 27, August 1, 2, 3. Meets online July 30. Nonstandard course dates -
Current Trends in the Performing Arts Industry
MET AR 753
Graduate Prerequisites: (MET AR 751) or Online Lab. - Promoting a theatrical property extends beyond selling tickets to performances, regardless of whether it is for a limited or open-ended engagement. Producers and artists must continually seek new opportunities and environments for their properties. Producers must follow a methodical process of analyzing current business activities and forecasting potential trends to inform decision-making that will ensure future success. [Required for Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate] 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 2 (July 11-July 20)
B1 (IND) Sat. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates(IND) Fri./Sat. 1-3:30 pm(IND) Fri./Sat. 6-8:30 pmCourse Start Date Friday, July 11, 2025 Last day to add Sunday, July 13, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 14, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Course End Date Sunday, July 20, 2025 Location: CAS 214 ... Open SeatsMeets on campus July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. Meets online July 16. Nonstandard course dates -
Global Performing Arts Presenting and Producing
MET AR 754
Graduate Prerequisites: (MET AR 751) or Online Lab. This course focuses on core concepts that are involved with offering a theatrical property to the touring market and other commercial presenting environments such as cruise ships, casinos, resorts or public/private partnerships. Leaders of these businesses and entertainment organizations must present or produce artistically rewarding programs that align with their missions to attract, retain and grow audiences, while maintaining sustainable financial support. The course explores the assessment of a commercial artistic/entertainment property for the purpose of placing the property on Broadway, an international tour or other settings in which the property can be presented and monetized. The specific legal and licensing requirements to accomplish a variety of presenting models, such as ADA requirements, international visa requirements, content licensing, and financial models etc. will be explored with a strong focus on international engagements and viability. [Required for Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate] 4 cr. Tuition: $3900
Summer 1 (June 13-June 22)
A1 (IND) Sun. 10 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates(IND) Fri./Sat. 1-3:30 pm(IND) Fri./Sat. 6-8:30 pmCourse Start Date Friday, June 13, 2025 Last day to add Sunday, June 15, 2025 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, June 16, 2025 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Course End Date Sunday, June 22, 2025 Location: CAS 214 ... Open SeatsMeets on campus June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22. Meets online Wed, June 18. Nonstandard course dates
Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate Accelerated Summer Institute
Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate Accelerated Summer Institute
Please note, these courses are designed for students completing the Commercial Theater Graduate Certificate Accelerated Summer Institutes. CFA Graduate Students in the School of Theater may also register for these courses as electives. For further information about this certificate, please email the MET Arts Administration department at artsad@bu.edu.
Summer 1
MET AR 751: Commercial Production: The Broadway Model (May 30 - June 8)
MET AR 754: Global Performing Arts Presenting and Producing (June 13 - 22)
Summer 2
MET AR 753: Current Trends in the Performing Arts Industry (July 11 - 20)
MET AR 752: Strategies for Performing Arts Businesses (July 25 - August 3)
A field trip to New York City is planned from Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10.