General Information & Frequently Asked Questions
This certificate program is composed of ten modules, or 96-120 hours.
Students will meet two consecutive days on a monthly basis.
Each 12 hour course is $349; TAKE ONE OR TAKE THEM ALL!
What is Business for the Arts and Nonprofit Art and Cultural Organizations?
Business for the Arts and Nonprofit Art and Cultural Organizations 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 for-profit sector including galleries, corporate foundations, auction houses and art agencies.
Why attain a certificate in Business for the Arts and Nonprofit Art Organizations?
The arts are an economic engine in the USA. In addition, here in San Diego, according to the 2002 Commission for the Arts Report, 85 non-profit arts and culture organizations supported by the city, contributed an estimate of $217 million to our local economy; as a result, art professional needs to be aware of the force culture has in our local economy and continue promoting and advocating for the arts with the right skills.
How will this certificate help me in my career?
This unique opportunity offers students 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 about to develop their own international art gallery, museum and/or nonprofit cultural organization. Nevertheless, 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 Division of Continuing Education is designed to suit the busy schedule of the working professionals. Therefore, we have created a very flexible schedule providing the student with a two day workshop once a month. The student does not require any level of expertise in the field in order to attend this program.
When and where do the students meet?
The student meets once a month during every third week of the month for a total of 12 hours. In addition, the student attends his/her classes at The University of San Diego Douglas F. Manchester Executive Conference Center.
Scholarship Opportunities
The University of San Diego’s Office of Corporate and Professional Education certificate “Business for the Arts and Nonprofit Art and Cultural Organizations” will offer three scholarship opportunities each month to attend one course. Please contact Karla Duarte, Academic Art Program Coordinator at kduarte@sandiego.edu directly for an application. Application deadline: second Friday of the month by noon.
