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PGDip in Arts Management

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario, Canada•QS 2026 #191 =

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At Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, PGDip in Arts Management is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 16 weeks, delivered fully online.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 16 weeks
Delivery: Online

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts Management at Queen's DAN School of Drama and Music is a one-term, 16-week program delivered entirely online, and can be completed as a stand-alone credential or as the first term of the three-term Master of Arts Leadership program. It consists of five core courses: Arts Marketing, Arts Philanthropy, Arts Management: Human Resources, Artistic Producing, and Finance & Accounting for HR/LR. The program equips graduates with a practical skills toolkit for careers in the cultural and creative arts sector, in roles such as development, marketing, producing, and programming, and for executive or artistic leadership positions in organizations including museums, symphonies, galleries, theatres, and municipalities. Instruction blends asynchronous and synchronous virtual sessions designed to build flexibility while fostering an online learning community.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Graduate Diploma in Arts Management need a completed four-year undergraduate degree in the Arts or Humanities (for example, a BA, BMus, or BFA), a minimum cumulative B+ GPA, two letters of reference with referee contact information, official transcripts sent directly from each post-secondary institution attended, and payment of a non-refundable application fee. Applications are made through Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.

Application Details

Start Date: May

About Queen's University

“Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1841
Students: 28,561
QS rank: #191 =
Programs: 156
Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Arts Management award?

Queen's University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in Arts Management take?

The programme runs for 16 weeks.

Can PGDip in Arts Management be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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