This programme, taught by Boston University faculty, offers a unique opportunity to develop professional experience in the field of the Arts through project management activities, while fostering opportunities for collaboration with industry professionals and leading institutions in the Arts world.
Students have access to the full resources of the department, including an extensive network of visual and performing arts organisations and the university's internship and employment services.
In addition to specialising in arts management at an American university, students will demonstrate language proficiency, initiative, independence and a different kind of experience.
Upon completion of the programme and graduation from CEU, the student obtains a postgraduate certificate: "Graduate Certificate in Arts Management" issued by Boston University.
The city of Boston
The capital of the state of Massachusetts is a true melting pot of art, history and culture. The city offers a wealth of events and exhibitions for lovers of the performing and visual arts, as well as being a vibrant university town, where students will enjoy an international and intercultural learning environment.
Boston University
Boston University, the 4th largest private university in the United States, has 180 years of history and one of the most traditional and internationally recognised campuses in the world.
Boston University boasts 8 Nobel Prizes, 23 Pulitzer Prizes and the National Book Award, among others. It also boasts New York Times best-selling authors and hundreds of nationally renowned scholars in every discipline. It ranks among the world's top universities in employability.
BU holds the following positions in major university rankings:
- No. 42 best U.S. university. U.S.News-Best National University Rankings 2022.
- 62nd best university in the world. Times Higher Education-The World University Rankings 2022.
- 94th best university in the world. Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2020-2021.
- 95th best university in the world / 37th best American university. Shanghai Ranking-Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021.
- 112th best university in the world. QS World University Rankings 2022
The School - Metropolitan College
Boston University Metropolitan College (MET) was founded in 1965. For half a century, its mission has been to expand the influence of Boston University, ensuring that the resources of a leading research university are accessible to the community and the world through the exchange of ideas and a spirit of innovation.
Structure
During the second semester of their 4th year of undergraduate studies at CEU (or 5th year of a double degree), students in the programme will take the following courses in Boston:
- The Art World
- Financial Management for Nonprofits
- Legal Issues in Arts Administration
- One elective course
Methodology
Students on the programme benefit from two distinct and complementary educational methods which, combined, provide them with a global vision and an ability to adapt that will be highly valued when it comes to entering the job market.