IAM-MMIAM - International Arts Management

By the end of their semester in Dallas, students will be able to design, plan, and successfully execute a fundraising event in collaboration with a local arts or nonprofit organization, demonstrating applied skills in arts management.

By the end of the semester in Dallas, students will build and apply client engagement and stakeholder management skills by conducting a fundraising project on behalf of a local arts organization. This includes initiating and maintaining professional communication with external partners, facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders, incorporating feedback into project planning, and demonstrating responsiveness to client expectations. Performance will be assessed using a rubric that evaluates stakeholder communication, relationship-building, adaptability, and project alignment with client goals.

By the end of the semester, students will build a professional relationship rolodex consisting of at least 50 new contacts within the arts sector and Dallas community. This rolodex will demonstrate students' ability to intentionally expand their network by identifying, researching, and connecting with professionals relevant to their interests and career goals. Each entry will include contact details, organizational affiliation, method of connection, and a brief reflection on the potential value of the relationship. This outcome supports students in developing practical networking skills aligned with leadership expectations in the arts and nonprofit fields.

By the end of the semester in Dallas, students will demonstrate effective teamwork and project management skills by collaboratively designing and executing a fundraising project for a local arts organization. Students will create task delegation plans, manage group dynamics, and coordinate workflows to meet shared objectives. Success will be measured by peer evaluations, project deliverables, and the team's ability to meet agreed-upon deadlines and performance benchmarks.