The successful delivery of a live theatre production is dependent upon the training and skills of those in stage management. This program generally explores aspects of the performing arts associated with lighting and special effects, set design, props, makeup and artistry.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.