Overview

The bachelor of science in Arts Administration from University of Portland provides a foundation in business administration, along with training in music or theater.

This interdisciplinary major includes courses in business management, administration in arts organizations, and music or theater performance. Students are able to apply the knowledge gained in coursework through hands-on experiences, including an internship in the non-profit arts sector. Bachelor of science graduates who understand music or theater and possess business and organizational skills have multiple career opportunities in non-profit and arts organizations.

Learning Outcomes for Arts Administration Majors

Students will communicate using language and methods specific to the fields business and music or theater.

Students will understand the structure and operational roles of an arts organization.

Students will design and execute a successful arts event.

Students will develop effective collaborative skills for use within the arts.

Students will learn principles and skills related to managing a nonprofit organization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marketing
Financial Accounting
Legal and Social Responsibility in Business
Operations & Technology Management
Cross Cultural Organizational Behavior and Ethics
Wind Symphony
History of Jazz
A History of Theatre and Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: After this date, the University of Portland will continue to take applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply with the Common Application (available for Fall 2024)
Apply with the UP Application (available for Fall 2024)
Official secondary school records
Secondary School Report / Recommendation Form
Essay (follow application prompts)
SAT or ACT Exam

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Out-of-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58800 USD / year

≈ 58800 USD / year

Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes for Arts Administration Majors

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Portland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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