Museum
Administration

Succeed in New York City's vibrant art field with Master of Arts (M.A.) in Museum Administration from St. John's University! Courses in the M.A. in Museum Administration program are taught by active museum professionals. Annual special topic seminars are offered that address timely issues in the museum field.

 

This program provides opportunities for research and professional training in the history and preservation of cultural artifacts. You are offered the academic expertise and practical knowledge you need to build a career of your choice as a collections and/or exhibition manager, curator, events manager, museum educator, registrar, rights and reproductions manager, or social media or technology specialist. You can also consider a career in museum fundraising/development and membership, or pursue a career in related areas of in Public History and Library and Information Science as an archivist or database specialist as you build a personalized program of study encompassing required courses and electives.

Classes are offered in person although some online courses may be available. You can combine study and internship experiences in New York City to launch into your chosen career path. You gain knowledge of the city’s vast cultural offerings and internship/career opportunities. We welcome students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round, and graduate assistantships with funding support are available through competitive application.

St. John’s University’s Queens campus features the Dr. M. T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with curating an exhibition. Courses are delivered in the evenings to accommodate working professionals and students pursuing internships.

As a student in the Museum Administration master’s program, you may also qualify for a Curating, Museum Education, or Museum Studies Digital Badges.