University at Buffalo (UB)
Combined Degrees Overview
Blend the arts with strategy and structure
Our combined BA/MA programs in Media Study, Studio Art and Theatre with Arts Management are ideal for students who want to pair their creative talents with leadership and business skills. They offer an accelerated pathway, enabling students to complete both degrees in fewer semesters.
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Academic credentials
Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Master of Arts (MA)
Typical time to complete
5 years or 10 full-time semesters
Minimized costs
Fewer semesters means fewer tuition bills
Enhance your BA degree with skills in:
- Cultural policy
- Managing art spaces
- Financing
- Legal understanding
Program options
Students enrolled in the combined degree program are required to select either the Critical Studies or Production track in Media Study and may take Arts Management courses alongside it.
Studio Art students gain hands-on expertise in contemporary art-making and photography, while developing critical skills to present, analyze and contextualize their work. The Arts Management program complements this training with leadership, policy and organizational skills.
Core theatre courses cover acting, theatre history and design, while the Arts Management component develops skills in leadership, policy analysis and problem-solving, preparing graduates to thrive as both creative practitioners and administrators.
Our faculty are nationally recognized researchers and award-winning teachers. Their expertise spans:
- Creative and institutional practices
- Cultural policy, management and politics
- Culturally sustainable entrepreneurship
- Intersections between law and the arts.