What is Certificate in Business for the Arts?
Certificate in Business for the Arts refers to private and nonprofit art organizations in any discipline. This program serves the nonprofit sector, including museums and community art centers as well as the art for-profit sector which includes galleries, corporate organizations, foundations, auction houses and art agencies.

Why attain a Certificate in Business for the Arts?
The arts are an economic engine in the USA. According to an article in the New York Times June, 2009. Mr. Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, American for the Arts mentioned that the USA 100,000 nonprofit arts groups employ approximately six million people and contribute $167 billion to the economy annually. He recommends that we see this as an "economic investment in the arts."

How will this Certificate help me in my career?
Your education is an investment for the present and the future. This unique opportunity offers you the art management skills to help you protect the well being of your institution. In addition, it offers a professional network composed of expert instructors, active leaders in the art community, and other student peers that will contribute their own art insight and experience. This program is designed to consult and support the professional career of students who appreciate art and are seasoned professionals already in the arts or about to develop their own international art gallery, museum and/or nonprofit cultural organization. This program offers a unique bi-national emphasis, which makes the content of this program an extra robust learning experience.

What are the requirements to attend this program?
The University of San Diego's, Office of Corporate and Professional Education hosts programs designed to suit the busy schedule of working professionals. It has a very flexible and affordable schedule providing the student with once a week class, 5:30-9:30 p.m. for three consecutive weeks each month (12-hour class). The student does not require any level of expertise in the field in order to attend this program.