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Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts - Option in Theatre Management

Admission to this program is currently suspended to new students.

The option in Theatre Management requires work in a number of different areas including front of house, box office management, press relations, outreach, development, contracts, and fundraising. Successful completion of different assignments in each area is necessary for advancement in the program. 60 units required.

Take all of the following:

  • THEA 502 Seminar in Theatre Management I (3)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 503 Leadership and the Arts (3)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program or senior standing and completion of THEA 476 or consent of instructor.
  • THEA 504 Managing Not-For-Profit Arts Organization (3)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program or senior standing and completion of THEA 476 or consent of instructor.
  • THEA 505 Theatre Management Internship (3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
  • THEA 507 Entertainment Law (3)
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 517 Repertory Theatre I (2)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 518 Repertory Theatre II (2)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 519 Repertory Theatre III (2)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 523 Theory/Practice of Contemporary Theatre (3)
    Prerequisite: None
  • THEA 524 Dramaturgy (3)
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 550 Computer Graphics for Theatre (3)
    Prerequisite: None
  • THEA 602 Seminar in Theatre Management II (3)
    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the MFA Program.
  • THEA 699 MFA Thesis/Project (1-6)
    Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy and consent of department chair.
  • MKTG 500 Marketing Concepts (3)
    Prerequisite: MBA standing required.
  • ACCT 500 Financial Accounting (3)
    Prerequisite: MBA standing required.

Take 6 units of electives.

Electives with advisors approval may be taken from the University at large.


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