Faculty
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Joshua Goode
Associate Professor of Cultural Studies and History
Chair, Cultural Studies (Fall 2022)Research Interests
Modern Spain, 19th- and 20th-century Europe, Genocide and racial thought, Museums and commemoration, Memory
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Carmine Iannaccone
Adjunct Professor of Art
Research Interests
Art, Painting, Sculpture
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Rachel Lachowicz
Professor of Studio Art
Research Interests
Conceptual practices in feminism, materiality, and social politics
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David Pagel
Professor of Art Theory and History
Roland Reiss Endowed Chair in Art
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the ArtsResearch Interests
Art, Art media, Painting, Contemporary Art, Art Criticism, Museums and Creativity
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Jay Prag
Clinical Full Professor
Academic Director
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the ArtsResearch Interests
Corporate Finance, Investments, Economics of Strategy, Macroeconomics
Affiliated Faculty
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Leticia Buckley
Chief Executive Officer, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Research Interests
Management and strategic implementation of government-related and civic relationships, Cultivating and building strong arts and culture-focused partnerships
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Bronwyn Mauldin
Director of Research and Evaluation at the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
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Alma Ruiz
Adjunct Professor
Research Interests
Contemporary Latin American Art, Exhibition Making & Managing
Curriculum
A typical course of study would be:
Fall – Year 1
- Introduction to Arts Management (4 units)
- Legal Foundations of the Arts (4 units)
- Principles and Practices of Fundraising I (2 units)
- Marketing Management (2 units)
- Elective (4 units)
Spring – Year 1
- Finance & Accounting for the Creative Industries (4 units)
- Capstone A (4 units)
- Field Study Practicum (0 units)
- Electives (4-8 units)
Fall – Year 2
- Capstone B (4 units)
- Electives (4-8 units)
Field Study
Field study travel provides behind-the-scenes access to artists, art businesses and organizations, and leaders in the field. The trips are designed to accelerate the formation of international networks and ensure familiarity with the complexity of the international arts landscape. All students are required to go on one field study trip.
View recent itineraries:
Past global destinations include:
- Beijing, China
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Hong Kong
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Shanghai, China
- Seoul, South Korea
- Singapore
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Tokyo, Japan
- UAE: Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Past domestic destinations include:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Marfa, Texas
- San Francisco, California
Capstone Sequences
Every Arts Management student completes a capstone sequence, which is the culmination of your degree, synthesizing everything that you have learned throughout the program. It is designed as a bridge to your professional life, serving as a powerful demonstration of the skills you’ve developed at CGU as you enter or continue your work in the arts and cultural field. Each capstone sequence comprises both course work and a final project or deliverable that stems from your own intellectual and creative pursuits.
Students in the Arts Management program may complete their degree requirements through any sequence below.
Practicum Sequence
Explore the arts and cultural field with partnering arts organizations such as museums, theaters, presenters, funders, and government agencies.
You might act as a consultant, providing valuable work related to the organization’s articulated needs and goals. Or you might act as a researcher and observer, offering data and insights about the organization’s place and operations within the larger arts ecosystem. Work closely with a partnering organization and faculty to present your work and findings for feedback and assessment. Some organizations offer a stipend; others do not.
Entrepreneurship Sequence
Develop cutting edge business skills to launch a new venture for the arts and cultural sector.
You will study the principles of startups from initial concept through prototyping, market testing, and business plan development. You will study alongside MBAs in the Drucker School of Management and practice working with and speaking to people across disciplines and industries.
Thesis Sequence
Complete your degree requirements with the successful execution of an academic master’s thesis.
This thesis will most likely stem from completed coursework that stimulated your curiosity. Master’s theses are primarily research-driven and draw upon both original research and secondary sources. You will take courses with MA and PhD students in the School of Arts & Humanities and produce a thesis that contributes new knowledge to the arts and culture field.
Application Guidelines
No longer accepting applications