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I realize this is a long shot but have any of you considered/applied to/completed any of the following programs? MA Critical Studies, Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna MAS Cultural Management, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna MAS Educating/Curating/Managing, Academy of Applied Arts, Vienna International MA Art History and Museology, University of Heidelberg/Louvre ...or a similarly titled Continental MA? I would be wildly curious to know any and all experiences you've had with them, especially if you are from the US and trying to use your degree back home. Thanks!

I'm just curious about what people may have to say on this topic, although I must apologize because I think the question is a little vague. I have an AH BA, some low level museum and gallery experience, a great internship, and reasonably good test scores/GPA. I have a feeling I could get into AH MA programs pretty easily. I even think I may have a shot at PhD programs. But the truth is, as much as I love AH and the thought of a museum career, I'm not sure I'm psyched about the thought of writing a PhD...I know this is seen as TOTALLY VITAL in securing a curatorial job, but what about the rest of it? If I wanted a mid-level, maybe administrative position in a museum, is there much of a point in even going for an MA? Would I be better served looking at Museum Studies or Museum Admin program? And what about law or business school - does anyone know museum professionals who went those routes instead? Anecdotes, advice and admonitions welcome!