Master’s Concentration
Mission-Driven Operations and Management
A nonprofit arts and culture organization can accomplish its mission only if its program operations and organizational management are efficient and effective. Financial planning, staffing, and resource management must function smoothly for any organization to succeed. In this master’s degree concentration, you’ll learn how to set and meet financial goals by cultivating partnerships, managing grants, and implementing community-based approaches. You’ll also build and customize data-driven programming strategies designed to help organizations identify and cultivate engaged audiences.
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Degree
Tuition
$40,032
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
No GRE or GMAT
As few as 18 months
Top-Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Chris Heriza
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Skills You’ll Learn
Curriculum
5
Core Courses
4
Concentration
Courses
3
Elective Courses
Featured Instructors
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Arts and Culture Management.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Mission-Driven Operations and Management
Job Titles
Director of Operations
Program Director
Cultural Manager
Program Manager
Nonprofit Program Director Salary: National Average
$107,883
(Salary.com)
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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