The arts administration major provides students with an interdisciplinary education focused around themes important to the arts and arts administration including management in live theatres; museums; galleries; festivals; cultural entrepreneurship endeavors; and the television, film and recording industry.

The major is jointly administered with the Art and Art History, Music, Theatre, and English departments. Courses include real-world projects with local arts agencies to better prepare students for internships and careers in the field. 

By developing a strong foundation in these areas, students gain an understanding of the problems within the arts and find solutions needed to strive. 

With a mixture of guest lectures from local arts leaders and visits to various art organizations, students are given an opportunity to become engaged in the community and witness first-hand the unique relationship between business and art.