Arts Management University of Toronto

Overview

The Arts Management programme at the University of Toronto is the longest-running and most comprehensive course of its kind in Canada. Students engage in a multidisciplinary curriculum that balances rigorous business training with specific creative industry insights. This degree is designed to produce future leaders capable of managing diverse cultural organisations in the public and private sectors.

Why Arts Management at the University of Toronto?

This programme is recognised globally as a model for arts administration education, offering a unique blend of academic theory and practical application. Students benefit from learning under renowned practising managers and award-winning artists. The specialist field placement stream provides two 300-hour placements, often leading directly to employment opportunities within leading cultural institutions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 63570 per year
• National fee: CAD 6100 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum integrates management fundamentals with specialised modules tailored for the creative sector. Modules may include:

• Arts and Media Management
• Developing Audience, Resources, and Community
• Business
• Managing the Business Organisation
• Equity and Inclusivity in Arts and Media Organisations
• Financial Management for Arts Managers
• Managing and Leading in Cultural Organisations
• Contracts and Copyright

Careers with Arts Management

Graduates are highly successful in the workforce, with 90% of fine and applied arts alumni finding employment within two years of finishing their studies. The programme prepares individuals for diverse leadership roles across the cultural landscape. Common career paths and employer types include:

• Producers and Programming Assistants
• Marketing Managers and Public Relations Specialists
• Education and Engagement Co-ordinators
• Membership and Volunteer Managers
• Museums, Galleries, and Heritage Sites
• Performing Arts Companies, including Theatre, Opera, and Dance
• Symphonies and Music Organisations
• Grant-making Foundations and Arts Service Organisations
• Corporate Art Programmes and Technology Firms