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Bachelor of Arts Leadership
- St. Catharines, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Interdisciplinary master's in managing arts organisations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Arts Leadership. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Arts administration in nonprofit
- Government
- Entrepreneurial and for-profit sectors
Curriculum
- 36 Semester credit hours: 15 of required specialty courses
- 3 Of prescribed electives
- 12 Of free electives and 6 of practicum with 300 hours in a Houston-area arts organisation. Sample courses include fundamentals and strategic planning for the arts
- Fundraising for the arts
- and leading change.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary school credential appropriate for university entry in the home country
- An academically rigorous Grade 12 year
- Grade 12 university-preparatory prerequisites for the chosen program
- Minimum B- average (higher for some programs)
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 58).
Accepted academic background
Senior secondary school credential for university entry in the home country, academically rigorous Grade 12 year, programme prerequisites at Grade 12 university-preparatory level
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- A passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Arts Leadership. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,634 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities; Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts |
| Department | Department of Arts Leadership |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $37,634 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, IELTS Academic 6.5.

