The Certificate in Arts Presenting Fundamentals can be completed as a standalone program or as part of the Master of Arts in Live Entertainment Management or Master of Arts in Music Industry. In order to transfer credits into one of our master's degrees, students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA in the certificate courses. Course offerings vary by term and the length to completion for each certificate may change based on course availability. To earn a certificate, students must complete all three designated courses within two years and earn a minimum combined GPA of 3.0 and no less than a C- in any one course. Please note, a bachelor's degree is required to enroll in this certificate program.
Students learn the many aspects of managing a live entertainment and performing arts center facility. Logistics, management, budgeting, marketing and programming within a live entertainment and performing arts facility are addressed.
Students learn how to write and present a line-item budget for an arts presentation event, arts presenting organization, and an arts facility. Specific techniques and methods that are used to reduce event risk and safety are discussed.
Students will become familiar with the responsibilities of a tour planner. Individual tour planning projects are assigned which will give the students insight into the management and production of a tour.
We are now accepting applications for the Certificate in Arts Presenting Fundamentals. Please contact an enrollment advisor to learn more about enrollment deadlines and our next upcoming start date for this program.
