Museum
Administration
at St. John's University
Information
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.
Outcomes
Our students have sought high-level positions in various museums in the fields of art, aviation, history, natural history, and memorial institutions. Others have obtained positions in auction houses and art advisory services, botanical gardens, community-based cultural centers, historic houses, and performing arts institutions. You complete a required internship at a site relevant to your career goals and you have the option of completing a second internship. In addition to the sites listed below, students have also interned at the US National Park Service through our unique partnership with the M.A. in Public History program.
Our program will help you gain crucial real-world experience through an internship at organizations ranging from advertising agencies and design firms to non-profits. Many of our graduates stay in New York City, where there is an extensive alumni network at companies such as NBC Universal, Nickelodeon, the NBA and WNBA, Pentagram, BBDO Advertising, Grey Advertising, Nike, and Google.
As a program alumnus, we invite you to participate in our networking events to build your own contacts throughout New York City’s vibrant design scene.