MA Art Business (Online)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Applicants currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete all coursework and graduation requirements before enrollment.
We welcome applicants from a range of academic backgrounds. Where an applicant to one of our programs does not have a first degree in art history or a related subject, the offer may include a recommendation or requirement to complete an introductory Art History course prior to enrollment.
US Residents:
At this time, we are only able to offer the MA Art Business Online program to U.S. residents with permanent residency in the following states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington
If your state is not listed, please reach out to us at admissions@sia.edu.
Students who relocate while enrolled in the online MA may be unable to complete their studies if they relocate to state where the Institute is not currently authorized to offer online programs. Current and prospective students should contact Admissions to discuss how relocation could alter their eligibility to continue on the program.
International Students:
All prospective students must apply using the online application. A complete application includes:
- Academic transcripts/mark sheets: from all undergraduate and post-graduate academic institutions attended.
- Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient for the application process and for issuing decisions. Diplomas are not accepted as a substitute for a transcript/mark sheet.
- Final Official Transcripts are required prior to enrollment. Documents are only considered Final and Official when received directly from the awarding institution and list the conferral date. Official transcripts can be sent to admissions@sia.edu.
- Personal Statement (500 - 1,000 words): Please tell us about yourself, the reasons for your choice of program, any relevant academic or art related experience, and your future career goals. The statement should clearly reference the Institute and the intended program.
- Writing sample (1,000 word minimum): Writing samples should have been written within the past four years. We accept a graded paper from an art history or business-related course OR an original piece of writing that is a mock business plan, press release, or exhibition review.
- If using a writing sample from an academic thesis or longer piece of writing, please provide an excerpt of 2 – 5 pages. Footnotes are required for any citations.
- Curriculum Vitae or résumé
- Two (2) letters of reference: from an academic or professional contact.
- The application form includes a section to list your referee’s name and contact information. Upon submission of the application, our reference form is sent directly to your designated referees who will be prompted to submit their letter of reference.
- Letters will only be accepted when submitted directly from the referee. Documents uploaded by the applicant on behalf of their reference will not be accepted.
- If your referee needs assistance submitting their letter, please refer them to the admissions team at admissions@sia.edu.
- Applicants should select referees who can speak to their potential success in a graduate-level program. Referees do not need to be from an art-related background.
- Candidates who graduated more than 2 years before applying may present two professional references if they are no longer in contact with the faculty at their undergraduate institution.
- English language proficiency exam (required for non-native English speakers): Please view the international students tab for requirements.
- Payment of the application fee: A nonrefundable fee of $100 (USD) is required for the 2025 online application. Applications are not considered complete until the fee has been paid.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- MA Admissions
- admissions@sia.edu
- Phone
- +1 646 438 7234