Below you’ll find a checklist of required application materials for the two cross-college master's programs at the College of Performing Arts; the Master of Arts in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship and the Master of Music: Performer-Composer.
Application Deadlines
Fall Priority Deadline: January 15; rolling admission after this date
Spring Priority Deadline (for MM Performer-Composer applicants): October 15; rolling admission after this date
FAFSA (U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-Citizens)
Fall Applicants: February 1
While we strongly encourage all applicants to submit their applications by or before these deadlines, we will accept applications on a rolling basis after the deadline if space allows. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if that deadline has passed. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Prior Degree Completion
Graduate degree applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the equivalent degree from a foreign college or university. Applicants in the process of completing the bachelor's degree may apply for admission. Admission to the program requires completion of the bachelor's degree.
Applicant Profiles
Arts Management and Entrepreneurship MA
This is one of the first graduate programs tailor-made for active performing artists and is designed to help them develop the skills they need to become recognized artistic leaders — onstage
and beyond.
MM Performer-Composer
This program is for musicians whose passion lies at the intersection of composition, performance, and improvisation. We are looking for creators of original work with a strong artistic vision who are eager to transcend creative boundaries.