COURSE CURRICULUM

The coursework in the Theatre Management program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in theatre organizations and the broader performing arts industry by combining business training with arts-focused management skills. Students begin with Performing Arts Management & Leadership, which introduces the core principles of leading arts organizations, including team coordination, strategic planning, and understanding how creative institutions operate.Organizational Structure and Financial Management focuses on how theatre companies are built and funded, teaching students budgeting, financial planning, and the internal systems that support successful productions and organizations. Performing Arts Marketing Strategies & Planning develops skills in audience development, branding, and promotional planning, helping students understand how theatres attract and engage audiences in a competitive entertainment environment.Arts Entrepreneurship encourages creative thinking in building new projects, companies, or initiatives within the arts sector. Students learn how to develop innovative ideas and turn them into sustainable ventures. Introduction to Commercial Theatre Producing and Commercial Theatre General Management provide insight into the business side of large-scale theatre production, including production financing, logistics, contracts, and overall management responsibilities in commercial theatre settings.Managing Projects and Teams emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills needed to oversee productions and coordinate diverse groups of artists, technicians, and administrators. Ethical Decision Making in the Theatre explores moral and professional responsibilities in arts leadership, including fairness, representation, and responsible management practices.Overall, the curriculum blends business strategy, leadership development, and theatre industry knowledge to prepare students for careers in arts administration, production management, commercial theatre, and nonprofit leadership. The program also provides resources such as major requirements, class schedules, application guidance, and combined degree opportunities to support academic and professional growth.