Online museum studies program

Topics include: concept, research, conservation, publications, design, lighting, budget, loans, advertising, sponsorship, education and visitor satisfaction, with subject-specialist guest speakers. Instructors for this program have a range of expertise, specializations and work experience.

Read about their qualifications on our Museum Studies Faculty page. ONLINE: This course explores the diverse origins of the major types of museums, and contemporary issues and ethical challenges facing those museums today.

How the primary public mission is established and interpreted and an overview of museum organization is included. Planning for exhibitions, community inclusion, and diversity are also addressed. Students are encouraged to make weekly field trips, visiting subject-appropriate museum sites in their own area and reporting back to the class. Students will also participate in discussion boards on the assigned topics and research the origins and mission of a museum in their locality. Students may purchase these books from any retailer where they are available, in any format.

Additional course materials will be provided via the online course site. Registered students can access their online course site here. An activated NetID and password is required for login. This interactive course explores the organization, governance and management of museums, with a focus on real-world problem solving. We consider the role of the board, the museum president, staff and volunteers. Topics include strategic planning, organizational structure and development, fundraising, marketing, collections management, exhibit development and design, evaluation and museum finances.

Students, instructor and guest museum lecturers together critically examine current issues in the museum world, such as technological impacts, funding strategies, relevance to new audiences, virtual museums and economic impacts. With guidance from museum professionals, students take on real projects at real museums. Health Research. Medical Research. Ethnicity and Race. Indigenous Peoples. Ancient History.

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Chemical Engineering. Systems Science. Civil Engineering. Electrical Engineering. Signal Processing. Environmental Engineering. Material Science. Mechanical Engineering. Environmental Science. Climate Change. Renewable Energy.

Quantum Mechanics. Solar Energy. Social Sciences. African and African American Studies. Game Theory. Business Law. Contract Law. Human Rights. International Law. Political Science. Political Sciences. Economic Development. International Relations. Nonprofit Management. Public Leadership. Public Management. Public Policy. Urban Planning. Positive Psychology. Social Science. Free Free.

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