Degrees Offered:听AAS
Program Begins:听Fall, Summer
Delivery Method:听On Campus
Phone:听701-224-2586
Email:听bsc.has@bismarckstate.edu
Description
Students seeking a pathway into such career fields as arts administration, nonprofit fundraising & development, or venue & talent management will benefit from the AAS in Arts Entrepreneurship and Management. Deepening students' understanding of various performing arts and fostering proficiency in oral and written communication, the AAS will be a first step in forging a career in arts-related fields. Through a capstone course in a path of their choosing, students shall identify essential entrepreneurial and business functions within the arts. Under supervision of BSC faculty who are active and highly respected professionals in their fields, students gain hands-on experience in areas such as theatre, music, arts, or arts management.
Preparation
Students interested in arts entrepreneurship and management should be resourceful, flexible, creative problem solvers, interested in art, music, or theatre, and thirsty for life颅long learning opportunities. Excellent writing skills, oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills are crucial to a successful career in arts management. Previous experience studying music, theatre, or art is helpful.
Requirements
Students who complete the curriculum requirements earn an Associate in Applied Science in听Arts Entrepreneurship and Management. This AAS consists of general education courses plus three stackable certificates: Arts Business, Applied Arts, and Applied Communication Program Certificates.
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities:听Live Event Coordinator,听Talent Booking Agent,听Retail/Wholesale Music Professional,听Private Teacher/Coach,听Arts Organization Administrator, and听Nonprofit Fundraiser
Additional Information
BSC has partnerships with community arts organizations, including 看片软件-Mandan Symphony Orchestra, 看片软件-Mandan Civic Chorus, and Capital Shakespeare. Through these partnerships, BSC students begin making connections with the community and establishing outside relationships well before they finish their program of study.听