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Arts Entrepreneurship, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship will prepare students for the business of art, both in the for-profit and not-for-profit sector. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in marketing management, accounting, artistic planning, arts policy, law, data literacy, grant writing and non-profit fundraising.
 

Performers spend several hours prior to rehearsals and performances having their hair and makeup done. Learn more about the post-baccalaureate certificate

This P.B.C. is designed to serve primarily students currently enrolled in a Graduate program in the arts, including Art History, Studio Art, Music, Theater and Dance. 
 

Students obtaining this certification will learn:

  • the ways in which creative initiatives both create value and offer solutions to social, political, environmental and cultural issues.
  • how to use data and information to manage, inform operations, engage customers, patrons, and donors, and influence product/exhibit/program design in arts and entertainment businesses and organizations.
     

Requirements

  • ARHU/TDPS640 - “Arts Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice” (3 credits) 

Choose one of the following:

  • INST764 - “Data Literacy for Arts and Entertainment Management” (3 credits)    
  • ARHU/TDPS641 - “Arts Entrepreneurship Seminar” (3 credits) 

Choose one of the following:

  • INST764 - “Data Literacy for Arts and Entertainment Management” (3 credits)
  • ARHU/TDPS641 - “Arts Entrepreneurship Seminar” (3 credits)
  • PLCY689 - “Public Policy Topics (PLCY689Y: Nonprofit Fundraising)” (3 credits)
  • ARHU786 - “Leadership and Professional Development Internship” (3 credits)
  • BMGT612 - “Marketing Management” (3 credits) 

Choose one of the following:

  • INST764 - “Data Literacy for Arts and Entertainment Management” (3 credits)
  • ARHU/TDPS641 - “Arts Entrepreneurship Seminar” (3 credits)
  • PLCY689 - “Public Policy Topics (PLCY689Y: Nonprofit Fundraising)" (3 credits)    
  • ARHU786 - “Leadership and Professional Development Internship” (3 credits)    
  • BMGT612 - “Marketing Management“ (3 credits) 

Choose 3 credits from one of the following prefixes at a 600/700 level with approval of a minor advisor: ARHU, ARTH, ARTT, BMGT, DANC, MUSC, PLCY, TDPS, THET.

To enroll in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship, go to: go.umd.edu/ArtsEntrepreneurshipPBC

Director of Graduate Studies: Kate Keeney, kkeeney@umd.edu