Master's Admissions

Application Deadlines

Spring 2027

MA Art Business Online is the only program that will accept applications for Spring 2027. MA Luxury Business online currently only offers a Fall start date.

Fall 2027 Application Deadlines

Applications for Fall 2027 will open on December 15, 2026.

Eligibility

Admissions Requirements

Spring 2027 application requirements:

Requirements for Fall 2027 applications will be posted shortly

• Academic transcripts/mark sheets: from all undergraduate and post-graduate academic institutions attended. 
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts are sufficient for the application process. Final Official Transcripts are required prior to enrollment.
    • If your undergraduate degree is still in progress, please provide the most up-to-date transcript available at the time of application.
  • If the document is not originally in English, an official certified translation must be submitted in accompaniment with the original document.
  • Prior to enrolling, transcripts for undergraduate degrees received outside of the U.S. and U.K. must be accompanied by a certified course-by-course credential evaluation. Please view the list of accepted providers below:
    • International Education Evaluation (IEE)

• Personal Statement (500 – 1,000 words): Please tell us about yourself, the reasons for your choice of program, any relevant academic or professional experience, and your future career goals. The statement should clearly reference the Institute and the intended program.

• Writing sample (1,000-word minimum): Please provide a piece of writing that meets the following criteria:
  • MA Art Business: a graded paper from an art history or business-related course, or an original piece of writing that is an exhibition or artist review. Footnotes are required for any citations.
    • If using a writing sample from an academic thesis or a longer piece of writing, please provide an excerpt of 2 – 5 pages.
  • MA Luxury Business: an essay about an aspect of luxury/the luxury industry. A possible topic could be “What is the trend that, in your opinion, will define the luxury industry in the coming years?”
  • Writing samples should have been written within the past four years.

• Curriculum Vitae or résumé

• Two (2) letters of recommendation: from academic or professional contacts (references do not need to be from an art-related background).
  • The application form includes a section to list your reference’s name and contact information. Upon submission of the application, our reference form is sent directly to your designated references, who will be prompted to submit their letter of recommendation. 
    • If your reference needs assistance submitting their letter, please refer them to the admissions team at admissions@sia.edu.

• English Language Requirement (required for non-native English speakers):
  • We accept TOEFL, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo and require the following scores:
    • TOEFL: 100
    • IELTS: 7.0
    • Duolingo: 130
  • English Language Requirement Waiver: In the application process, you will be prompted to provide proof of meeting this requirement. In some cases, an English Language Requirement Waiver may be granted. This will be reviewed in tandem with your application. You may request an English Language Requirement Waiver if:
    • Your undergraduate or graduate degree is from a country where English is the national language, and English was the primary language of instruction.
    • Your undergraduate or graduate degree is from an institution where the degree was taught entirely in English.
    • You have extensive English-speaking professional experience.

Tuition

Spring 2027

Online degree students have the option to complete the program on a full-time or part-time basis by selecting a 3, 4, or 5 semester track. Below is the tuition billing structure based on the number of semesters a student chooses to complete the program:

Three Semester Track (Full-Time)

Four Semester Track 

Five Semester Track (Part-Time Track)

Financial Aid

Payment Plans

Students have the option to pay tuition in installments over the duration of the course. For more information, please contact our financeny@sia.edu.

U.S. Federal Aid

U.S. students pursuing an Online Master’s degree at Sotheby’s Institute of Art may be eligible for Title IV Financial Aid.

• For more information on FAFSA, please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• FAFSA Code: G41798

After you Apply

Term Dates

2026/2027 Academic Calendar – Fall 2026 Start

Please note dates are subject to change.

Contact Us

All prospective students are encouraged to contact our Admissions Office to schedule a one-on-one information session to learn more about the program, the application process, tuition, financial aid, and more.

Contact Us
admissions@sia.edu