Faculty
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David Pagel
Professor of Art Theory and History
Roland Reiss Endowed Chair in Art
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the ArtsResearch Interests
Art, Art media, Painting, Contemporary Art, Art Criticism, Museums and Creativity
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Jay Prag
Clinical Full Professor
Academic Director
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the ArtsResearch Interests
Corporate Finance, Investments, Economics of Strategy, Macroeconomics
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Joshua Goode
Professor of Cultural Studies and History
Chair, Cultural Studies DepartmentResearch Interests
Modern Spain, 19th- and 20th-century Europe, Genocide and racial thought, Museums and commemoration, Memory
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Carmine Iannaccone
Adjunct Professor of Art
Research Interests
Art, Painting, Sculpture
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Rachel Lachowicz
Professor of Studio Art
Chair, Art DepartmentResearch Interests
Conceptual practices in feminism, materiality, and social politics
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Affiliated Faculty
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Leticia Buckley
Chief Executive Officer, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Research Interests
Management and strategic implementation of government-related and civic relationships, Cultivating and building strong arts and culture-focused partnerships
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Bronwyn Mauldin
Director of Research and Evaluation at the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
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Alma Ruiz
Adjunct Professor
Research Interests
Contemporary Latin American Art, Exhibition Making & Managing
Curriculum
A typical course of study would be:
Fall – Year 1
- Introduction to Arts Management (4 units)
- Legal Foundations of the Arts (4 units)
- Principles and Practices of Fundraising I (2 units)
- Marketing Management (2 units)
- Elective (4 units)
Spring – Year 1
- Finance & Accounting for the Creative Industries (4 units)
- Capstone A (4 units)
- Field Study Practicum (0 units)
- Electives (4-8 units)
Fall – Year 2
- Capstone B (4 units)
- Electives (4-8 units)
Field Study
Field study travel provides behind-the-scenes access to artists, art businesses and organizations, and leaders in the field. The trips are designed to accelerate the formation of international networks and ensure familiarity with the complexity of the international arts landscape. All students are required to go on one field study trip.
View recent itineraries:
Past global destinations include:
- Beijing, China
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Hong Kong
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Shanghai, China
- Seoul, South Korea
- Singapore
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Tokyo, Japan
- UAE: Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Past domestic destinations include:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Marfa, Texas
- San Francisco, California
Capstone Entrepreneurship Sequence
Every Art & Arts Management student completes a capstone sequence, which is the culmination of your degree, synthesizing everything that you have learned throughout the program. It is also designed as a bridge to your professional life, serving as a powerful demonstration of the skills you’ve developed at CGU as you enter or continue your work in the arts and cultural field.
Research, design, plan, and pitch a new venture for the arts and cultural sector.
Your venture can stand independently of existing arts institutions and businesses, or it can propose innovations for existing organizations. New ventures can be for-profit firms or nonprofit initiatives, or something in between (such as public benefit corporations). Develop comprehensive and persuasive arguments for why your new venture will positively impact the sector and attract the necessary resources and support to get it off the ground.
Application Guidelines
| University Requirements | |
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| Application Fee | $80 (fee is non-refundable) |
| Official Transcripts | Undergraduate/graduate |
| English Proficiency Exam | Required (international applicants only) |
| Resume | Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume. |
| Program Requirements | |
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| Letter of Recommendation | 2 letters required |
| Interview | Optional |
| Portfolio | Applicants to the Art Department must electronically upload a portfolio of representative work for evaluation. Portfolios must be directly uploaded to the application after submission. Portfolios should consist of 15 images of recent artwork that represent a cohesive body of work. Applicants must include the title, size, year, and medium for all 15 images that are included in the portfolio. Performance and/or video artists may submit work that is no longer than 3 minutes in length. |
Cost & Aid
ESTIMATED TUITION (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS, NON-RESIDENTS, INTERNATIONAL)
| Program | 48 units |
| Tuition per unit* | $2,020 |
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition rates.
STUDENT FEES (PER SEMESTER)
| $245 Student Fee |
| $150 Technology Fee |
| International Student Services Fee*: $661 fall semester, $776 spring semester **Applies to all international students (F-1 visa only) who are registered in coursework, doctoral study, or continuous registration. The fee is assessed each fall and spring semester for annual ISO accident and sickness plans and administrative fees. Subject to change. |
For estimates of room & board, books, etc., please download CGU’s Cost of Attendance 2024-2025.