The LEAP Institute for the Arts Master of Arts Leadership and Administration residential and online program responds to an increased demand for graduates who can provide leadership and organization to the arts; graduates who have the skills and confidence to bridge the arts with applied administration skills. It can be argued that the demand for leaders in the arts community, who can provide vision and entrepreneurship, financial and budgetary skills, advocacy for their art and an understanding of events management and promotion, including marketing, has never been greater. In addition, the demand for people who can use their creative talents continues to grow outside the world of arts and non-profits; a creative mind is a valuable asset to any workplace and graduates will have the confidence that they can apply their skills to opportunities throughout the non-profit and for-profit sectors of our quickly changing economy.

The demand for creative people with entrepreneurial and administrative skills is on the rise. Organizations in a wide array of fields are looking for leaders who can think differently, integrate knowledge across disciplines, spot and solve problems, and generate new ideas. The Master of Arts Leadership Administration program seeks to enhance the skills that employers are seeking: innovative thinking, leadership, adaptability, collaboration and passion. These skills will translate to a wide variety of career paths in the creative and non-profit sectors and beyond. Some possible career options to pursue with this degree include: Executive Director Artistic Director Program and Project Directors Development Director Special Events Coordinator Exhibition Planner Financial Manager Volunteer Coordinator Box Office Manager Education Coordinator Community and Corporate Relations Manager Manager of Artistic Outreach Donor Relations Manager Grants Manager Director of Patron Services Facility Manager