Program Overview
Arts Administration at Simmons University combines art with business, communications, or marketing to prepare students for careers in the arts, design, and culture industries. Students gain practical experience through internships at renowned organizations like the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and develop skills in areas such as marketing, communications, and financial management. The program offers a minor in Arts Administration and provides opportunities for students to connect with leaders in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Arts Administration combines art with communications, marketing, or business studies to prepare students for a wide variety of rewarding careers in the world of arts, design, and culture. Arts and culture are big business—and growing all the time. They put these to work at internships in museums, galleries, performing arts organizations, design firms and art studios. This winning combination opens doors to exciting careers in places like Boston, New York, London, and Hong Kong. You can minor in Arts Administration at Simmons and additionally, some content in the current Arts Administration major will be transitioning to the new Humanities major in Fall 2024, pending approval. You'll meet leaders in the field throughout your studies so you can discover the areas that interest you most in this highly personalized program.
Careers:
Our students have recently found internship positions with world-class organizations like Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Boston Ballet.
Other:
A minor in arts administration requires AADM143 Boston Arts in Action (4 credits) plus one other AADM course, two art history or two music history courses, and one course from the following: ACCT110 Financial Accounting (4 credits), BUS100 Introduction to Business and Management (4 credits), COMM122 Media Writing and Editing (4 credits), COMM186 Introduction to Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communications (4 credits). Internships are a key component of the arts administration program. There are a myriad of opportunities to build your skills, résumé and mentoring relationships with arts organizations in Boston and beyond.
Simmons University
Overview:
Simmons University is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is known for its focus on women's leadership and its commitment to social justice. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including online options, and is recognized for its real-world learning opportunities and integrated career advising.
Services Offered:
Simmons University provides a variety of services to its students, including:
Academic Advising:
Customized support throughout the academic journey, from first-year advising to career guidance.Campus Dining:
A variety of dining options on campus.Community Engagement:
Opportunities for students to engage in social justice initiatives and community service.Student Support & Resources:
A range of resources to support student success, including academic support, counseling, and health services.Library:
Access to a comprehensive library with extensive resources.Athletics:
A variety of athletic programs and opportunities for students to participate in sports.Events:
A calendar of events and activities for students to participate in.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Simmons University offers a vibrant campus experience with a strong sense of community. Students can expect:
A small college feel:
A close-knit campus community with a focus on student support and engagement.A dynamic city location:
Located in the heart of Boston, students have access to a wealth of cultural, historical, and professional opportunities.Real-world learning opportunities:
Students gain practical experience through internships, research, and creative projects.A commitment to inclusivity:
A welcoming and supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.Key Reasons to Study There:
Real-world learning:
Students gain practical experience through internships, research, and creative projects.Integrated career advising:
Customized support throughout the academic journey, from first-year advising to career guidance.Accelerated graduate programs:
Shorten the time to a graduate degree with accelerated undergraduate to graduate programs.Location in Boston:
Access to a wealth of cultural, historical, and professional opportunities.Commitment to social justice:
A focus on women's leadership and social justice initiatives.Academic Programs:
Simmons University offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate programs:
A variety of majors and minors in fields such as business, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences.Graduate programs:
Master's and doctoral programs in fields such as business, education, health sciences, law, and social work.Online programs:
A range of online undergraduate and graduate programs for adult learners.Other:
Simmons University has been recognized with the 2024 Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose, which acknowledges its commitment to leadership and the collective public good. The university also has a strong alumni network and offers a variety of resources for alumni to stay connected.
