Master of Music-MAAA Dual Degree

Where Musicianship Meets Arts Leadership

Pair a Master of Music (MM) from the Jacobs School of Music with a Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA) from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs—two nationally recognized programs—through a unique dual-degree opportunity. In just three years, you can graduate with both advanced artistic training and the management skills to shape the future of the arts.

The MM–MAAA dual degree equips musicians with the tools to thrive on stage and behind the scenes. You’ll refine your artistry under the mentorship of world-class Jacobs faculty while gaining practical expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, finance, technology, marketing, and community engagement from the top-ranked O’Neill School.

This innovative program is designed for students who want to:

  • Pursue excellence in performance or composition while preparing for leadership roles in arts organizations.
  • Blend artistic passion with business acumen to build sustainable careers in today’s evolving arts landscape.
  • Expand professional opportunities beyond performance into administration, advocacy, and cultural leadership.

With training in both music performance and arts management, graduates of the MM–MAAA are uniquely prepared to launch and sustain vibrant careers in the arts as performers, ensemble leaders, administrators, or entrepreneurs.

100% of MM-MAAA students are considered for funding.

Competitive funding packages from both the O'Neill School and the Jacobs School of Music are available to assist in making our top-ranked programs affordable. Email us about funding your degree. 

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World-class partnership at IU

As a dual degree master’s student at both the Jacobs and O’Neill schools, you’ll experience a strong sense of community, access to practical experiences, and world-class resources—including the Cook Music Library, one of the world’s largest academic music libraries. Plus, you’ll benefit from the expertise in management, fundraising, business acumen, and financial management for which the O’Neill School is well known. 

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The Master of Music-MA in Arts Administration Program

2degrees

3years to complete

Course requirements for the dual Master of Music and MA in Arts Administration can be completed in just three years. The program combines 24 credits from the Jacobs School and 33 credits from the O’Neill School, which includes both a practicum and internship in arts administration.  

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Admissions

You must apply separately for admission to the Master of Music at Jacobs and the MAAA at O’Neill and must be accepted by both schools in order to be admitted to the combined degree program.  

You may apply for admission to both programs simultaneously, or, if enrolled in one program, you may apply for admission to the other any time before the completion of your degree. 

Apply for your MAAA

O’Neill deadlines: Jan. 15 (priority), May 1 (final)

Apply for your Master of Music

Jacobs deadline: Dec. 1

Our recent graduates have started their careers as:

  • Manager of Artistic Planning and Administration, New York Philharmonic
  • Associate Vice President for Strategic Innovation and Special Initiatives, Manhattan School of Music
  • Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Life, Aspen Music Festival and School
  • Director of Development, Opera Omaha
  • Operations Manager and Assistant to the Music Director, Louisville Orchestra
  • Director of Programs, Indiana Arts Commission
  • Marketing Manager, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
  • Events and Annual Fund Manager, Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
  • Public Relations Coordinator, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  • Development Coordinator, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
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I’m excited for future arts administrators and musicians to be in the same classrooms, creating friendships, because it’s so important for us to work together as a team.

Isabel Kwon, DMA in cello performance with a minor in arts administration, cellist at the Atlanta Symphony