Master of Arts Leadership at Seattle University

Seattle University

United States of America, Seattle

University Rank:#1201

Duration24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 715 / Year

Apply DateNovember 1, 2026

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Arts Leadership

The Arts Leadership is a Master degree offered by Seattle University at its main campus in Seattle, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 1, 2026.

About Arts Leadership

Overview With our low student-to-faculty ratio and the Arts Leadership program’s cohort approach, you will benefit from direct access to faculty and develop lifelong relationships and support networks. In the thriving, arts-dense Seattle region, you will gain the theoretical and practical experience necessary to successfully compete for arts leadership positions nationally and internationally. At the core of the MFAL program from Seattle University is our institution’s commitment to social justice and professional development complemented by a deep foundation of academic rigor and applied research. A signature of our program is the final capstone Summary Project, where you use academic research and experience in the field to investigate a topic of interest such as a cultural sector, curatorial, policy, or arts management issue. Learning OutcomesDevelop a culturally competent perspective on the arts through an intersectional lens towards social justiceDemonstrate leadership in complex organizational environments including the dynamics of working with boards, organizational structure and staffing, and working with artists and other constituenciesExhibit understanding of the dynamics and logistics of institutional development related to how art gets presented and producedDemonstrate application of research methodologies to the field including the ability to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate dataRecognize and address the legal, ethical, and policy environments for the artsDemonstrate mastery in financial and audience development, strategic analysis and planning I want to find another Master Course

The Master of Arts Leadership at Seattle University is the first program of its kind on the West Coast and brings together our nationally-renowned faculty in arts leadership with the essential business, management, advocacy, and community engagement skills necessary for you to lead in the arts sector.

Disciplines

Management, Organisation & LeadershipLiberal Arts

Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 86

Other Requirements

1Seattle University is waiving the $55 fee for new applications for Fall 2020A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.Official GRE results ONLY for students who have earned degrees from institutions issuing non-graded transcripts.Applicants for whom English is not a native language must demonstrate English proficiency. For specific scoring information, visit the Graduate Admissions- International Students website.

Fee Information

Arts Leadership

Seattle University

United States of America, Seattle