Learning Outcomes  

When completing the Master of Fine Arts degree, students should possess specific core competencies in certain areas including: 

  • Demonstrate mastery in financial and audience development, strategic analysis and planning
  • Exhibit understanding of the dynamics and logistics of institutional development related to how art gets presented and produced
  • Recognize and address the legal, ethical, and policy environments for the arts
  • Demonstrate leadership in complex organizational environments including the dynamics of working with boards, organizational structure and staffing, and working with artists and other constituencies
  • Develop a professional perspective on the international environment for the arts and the impact of the global economy
  • Demonstrate application of research methodologies to the field including the ability to conceptualize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data

For complete list of Learning Outcomes for Seattle University Graduate Students, click here