OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts in Arts Administration (Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Acclaimed experiential graduate program embedded within the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, training future executive directors in arts marketing, fundraising, and theatrical production management.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in arts or humanities with 3.0+ GPA and theatre administration experience
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Arts leadership statement and portfolio
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate assistantships offering full tuition remission and $12,000 annual stipends with festival leadership roles
- Application fee
- $60
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by assistantships
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern Utah University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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