Abstract

This article presents findings from a follow-up study focused on decision-makers in theater companies in the United States and their perceptions of MBA and MFA theater management programs. An original survey from 2005 and related article focused on the hiring needs and degree perceptions of arts leaders and managers (Rhine, The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society 37 (2):113–26, 2007). Here we present how these perceptions changed over the 13-year period of 2005–2018. The follow up reveals that MFA theater management programs have increased in perceived value, while MBA programs have decreased in perceived value. Though perceptions around the MFA in theater management and MBA programs did shift, decision makers still perceive “three years of experience” as more valuable preparation than any academic program.

摘要

本文介绍了一项后续研究的结果，该研究重点关注美国剧院公司的决策者以及他们对 MBA 和 MFA 剧院管理课程的看法。2005 年的原始调查和相关文章侧重于艺术领导者和管理人员的招聘需求和学位认知（莱茵河、艺术管理杂志、法律和社会37 (2):113–26, 2007)。在这里，我们展示了这些看法在 2005 年至 2018 年的 13 年间是如何变化的。后续调查显示，MFA 剧院管理课程的感知价值有所增加，而 MBA 课程的感知价值有所下降。尽管 MFA 在剧院管理和 MBA 课程方面的看法确实发生了变化，但决策者仍然认为“三年经验”比任何学术课程都更有价值。