Founded in 1971, the Performing Arts Administration graduate program provides unparalleled academic and professional training within a university acclaimed for its preparation of global leaders in business, management, and the arts. Employing a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach, join peers from around the world to study with industry-leading faculty and top arts professionals. Utilizing the resources of three NYU schools -- Steinhardt, Wagner, and Stern -- and several NYU global campuses (London, Berlin, Paris, and Shanghai), students will be well prepared to pursue a successful career in a wide range of performing arts and cultural organizations in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Master of Arts
Performing Arts Administration
Build on your performing arts background and prepare for a leadership role in national and international performing arts organizations.
Bachelor of Fine Arts /
Master of Arts
Theatre / Performing Arts Administration
Dual Degree
Earn a BFA in Theatre and an MA in Performing Arts Administration in just five years, studying both business and the arts and interning at top organizations.
Student Experience
From study abroad and networking events to diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops and seminars, PAA students participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year that enrich their course of study and accelerate professional growth.
Internships
Students in the Performing Arts Administration graduate program are required to complete two internships to acquire “real world” professional experience and build a network of professional contacts.
News
PAA Celebrates the Class of 2021
The PAA program recognizes 20 new graduates for their resilience, persistence, and excellence at a program-level graduation ceremony.
Dr. Richard Maloney Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Recognized for his contributions to cultural policy and management education and research, Dr. Maloney will be joining experts from a wide range of fields to help find innovative solutions to society’s pressing challenges.
PAA Alumna Combines Arts Administration Skills and Artistic Talent to Bring Indian Arts and Culture to a Broader Audience
Ironically, the pandemic made Performing Arts Administration (PAA) alumna Mitali Sonar’s dream come true faster than expected.
Performing Arts Administration Internship Panel Recap
PAA students heard from students and hiring managers about internships at several performing arts organizations. Here’s a brief recap.
PAA Student Caylin Waller’s Startup Journey Through NYU Entrepreneurial Institute
From the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute’s “Startup Sprint” to NYU Tandon’s “InnoVention Competition” -- explore Caylin Waller’s journey to develop “Theatre Advocacy Project” using NYU’s entrepreneurship resources.
PAA Alumni on the Move During Covid-19
The Performing Arts Administration graduate program invited five alumni who have taken their careers to the next level during the pandemic to meet with current students and alumni.
50th Anniversary (1971-2021)
The Performing Arts Administration graduate program will be celebrating 50 years of empowering emerging leaders in the performing arts. Information about anniversary programming and events will be announced soon.
In Solidarity with Our Communities
Check out the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions’ statement and initiatives to advance Equity, Belonging, and Community Action.
Information Session
MA in Performing Arts Administration
An online information session about the Performing Arts Administration degree program was held in November 2020. Contact us at PerformingArtsAdmin@nyu.edu to view the presentation slides used during the session.