If you have a passion for the arts but think there’s no way you can make a living
in the field, think again. The Arts Production & Management program gives you the
skills you need to take charge in the arts industry.
Today, there is less separation between local and global than ever before. Prepare
yourself to solve global issues that have major local implications.
The M.A. in Global Affairs and Human Security program can now be completed entirely
online.
You can now earn your Global Affairs and Human Security degree fully online from anywhere
in the world. We are continuing to accept applications for fall and spring enrollment.
Our 36-credit, cross-disciplinary M.A. in Global Affairs and Human Security provides you with an
opportunity to explore your interests in international issues related to good governance,
sustainable development, transnational problem-solving and the promotion of human
security.
With the specialized knowledge, applied skills and functional expertise you'll gain
in this program, you'll be a competitive candidate for careers in the nonprofit and
public sectors and with supranational organizations.
You'll examine the ways in which nongovernmental organizations, intergovernmental bodies and global
actors work together to address issues of human well-being while confronting challenges
that require more than simply single governments to solve.
You'll develop cross-cultural sensitivities and awareness of contemporary global issues, and you'll
gain exposure to the factors that compel people and groups to engage in violence and
otherwise feel insecure.
You'll apply theories and concepts of global governance, transnational problem-solving and human
security to real-world case studies.
You'll be prepared to develop appropriate programs and evaluate existing programs within nonprofit,
intergovernmental and supranational bodies—and you'll have the skills to work successfully
in both management and service delivery in the nonprofit sector.
The University of Baltimore is ideally situated in a region with a large number of
nongovernmental organizations with global missions—from those that promote sustainable
development and good governance to those that engage in peace-building and crisis
and humanitarian response. You'll have opportunities to learn beyond the classroom
through guest speakers, field placements and more.
Classes are offered evenings and online, and some courses are offered in the summer
for continuing students.
Understanding NGOs and Nonprofits
Today, there are an estimated 40,000 international nongovernmental organizations operating
worldwide, and date from the United Nations show that the nonprofit sector grew dramatically
at the end of the 20th century and has outright exploded in recent years.
The reasons?
Nation-states have grown weaker, and some regulatory instruments have been transferred
to the regional level.
Environmental concerns have become more predominant, especially those related to climate
change, biodiversity and sustainability.
Conflicts over the impacts of trade on well-being, public health and the environment
have grown.
Questions regarding the ability of existing institutions to manage these issues have
proliferated in the wake of the recognition that sustainable solutions require sustained
cooperation.
These changes have sparked a broad interest in global issues and a desire to affect
meaningful and sustainable change. Do you have that same desire?
Program Highlights
Brenda Mworia, M.A. '24 Wins 2024 Botes Award
Brenda Mworia, M.A. '24, a recent graduate of the Global Affairs and Human Security program, was
selected by the School of Public and International Affairs awards committee as the
winner of the 2023-24 Johannes M. Botes Capstone Achievement Award. Brenda's capstone project title was, "The Role of Women in Peace and Conflict Resolution:
A Case Study of Sudan." Brenda was presented with the award at the Global Affairs and Human Security and Negotiations
and Conflict Management joint capstone gala celebration held in May. She is pictured
here (center) with (l. to r. ) Associate Professor Rae Tan, Associate Dean and Professor
Sascha Sheehan, Associate Professor Jennica Larrison and Assistant Professor Shelly
Clay-Robison.
The Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area is home to countless arts organizations,
from large and established to small startups—not to mention government agencies like
the National Endowment for the Arts. Work with artists to understand and contribute
to the culture, and gain the knowledge and skills to help artists and arts organizations
thrive in a market-driven society—all while pursuing your own artistic endeavors.
In this Bachelor of Arts program, you’ll learn about the cultural, political and business
aspects of the arts while concentrating on the art that interests you most: from visual
art to creative writing to music.
Caption copy phasellus ultrices nulla quis nibh. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Consectetur, proin gravida sit dolor viverro et justo commode. Aenean eu tristique dui. Orci varius natoque penatibus
et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.
Caption copy phasellus ultrices nulla quis nibh. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Consectetur, proin gravida sit dolor
viverro et justo commode. Aenean eu tristique dui. Orci varius natoque penatibus et
magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.
Caption copy phasellus ultrices nulla quis nibh. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Consectetur, proin gravida sit dolor
viverro et justo commode. Aenean eu tristique dui. Orci varius natoque penatibus et
magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.
Caption copy phasellus ultrices nulla quis nibh. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Consectetur, proin gravida sit dolor
viverro et justo commode. Aenean eu tristique dui. Orci varius natoque penatibus et
magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.
Caption copy phasellus ultrices nulla quis nibh. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Consectetur, proin gravida sit dolor
viverro et justo commode. Aenean eu tristique dui. Orci varius natoque penatibus et
magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.
Caption copy phasellus ultrices nulla quis nibh. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
adipiscing elit. Aenean euismod bibendum laoreet. Consectetur, proin gravida sit dolor
viverro et justo commode. Aenean eu tristique dui. Orci varius natoque penatibus et
magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus.
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work for businesses, nonprofit organizations
and government agencies that deal in, represent or interact with artists and the arts—perhaps
in addition to managing your own freelance artistic career. You’ll also be well prepared
for graduate-level study in business and the arts.
You’ll take courses in:
arts production and performance
history, appreciation and analysis of the arts
government and business as they relate to the arts
technology’s impact on and importance to the arts.
With UBalt’s location between the Station North Arts and Entertainment District and
the Mount Vernon Cultural District, the neighborhood is your laboratory, and this
program will allow you opportunities to work with the city’s theaters, museums, galleries,
musical venues and arts advocacy groups, shadowing and assisting artists, attending
exhibits and performances, and interning with an artist or arts-related organization.
What Our
Graduates Do
Throughout the program, you’ll make connections with artists in your desired industry.
Our graduates go onto work in some of these high-visibility fields throughout the
arts industry.