The department of art management was found in 2001, which is the first to be established in China. The aim of the department is to cultivate intellects with profound knowledge and solid professional skills. Students with art specialty and good quality could apply for entrance to this department. The graduates have now been competent at the job of art management in various government departments, mass media, art troupes and conservatories.

There are altogether 18 teachers, including 10 professors and associate professors, some of whom are authorities or famous experts in musicology. Curriculums are composed of 3 categories, which are general courses ( English ,computer, composition, statistics, philosophy), general specialized courses ( management theory of public organization, art theory), and specialized courses (art editing& management, broadcasting program production, artistic market agency).Educational facilities embrace 3 laboratories and dozens of bases for practice located in art organizations run by Ministry of Culture, radio & TV station and publishing companies.

Undoubtedly, this market-oriented guiding principle for running the department has achieved a great success and the major of art management will have a very bright future.