批判性思维，创造性的问题解决和大胆的实验构成了我们艺术领导力计划的核心。我们将课程与动手学习相结合，为艺术管理和倡导提供理论框架和实践经验，以使学生为当今艺术领域的领导角色的要求做好准备。我们的计划基于专业标准和实践，特别强调：协作管理方法。人际和业务沟通策略。该领域的新趋势。在该计划的三年期间，每个学生将与该计划的主要顾问阿曼达·尼尔森（Amanda Nelson）紧密合作，并拥有整个戏剧艺术学院的知识和才华，他们的成员为学生的学习计划。MFA学生也可以在弗吉尼亚理工大学校园内的其他系学习课程。
Critical thinking, creative problem solving, and bold experimentation form the core of our arts leadership program. We combine coursework with hands-on learning to provide a theoretical framework and practical experience in arts management and advocacy to prepare students for the demands of today's leadership roles in the arts.<br>We combine coursework with hands-on learning to provide a theoretical framework and practical experience in arts management and advocacy to prepare students for the demands of today's leadership roles in the arts. <br>All accepted students receive an assistantship and full tuition waiver. The M.F.A. in Arts Leadership program is a member of the Association of Arts Administration Educators.<br>As part of the plan of study, each graduate student completes a semester-long internship. <br>Arts Leadership students have had internships with: Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru), Ann Arbor, Michigan, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, Donmar Warehouse, London, England, Harlem School of the Arts, New York, New York, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York, New York