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Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Master in Interrelational Art Practices
- Groningen, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This programme aims to ignite dialogue, encourage collaboration, and inspire meaningful societal change. You will work closely with experienced artists, participate within diverse communities, and reimagine what art can achieve as a shared, inclusive process in today’s world.


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International University of Catalonia
Master's Degree in Arts and Cultural Management
- Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English, Spanish
Begin your training as a cultural manager and position yourself in an emerging industry that is creating jobs. The UIC Barcelona Master's Degree Program in Arts and Cultural Management takes a practical, international approach to the field.


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International Hellenic University (IHU)
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MA in Art Law and Arts Management
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Online
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
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The MA in Art Law and Arts Management Program is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Economics of the University Center of International Programs of Studies of the International Hellenic University. The program aims at exploring and highlighting the functional interdependence between art law and arts management. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the legal, financial, and political considerations and the corresponding regulatory approaches implemented in Europe and elsewhere concerning the creation of digital works of art, the art trade, the operation of the markets concerned, the function of intellectual property law at the EU and international level, the protection of cultural heritage and protection against unlawfully acquired works of art.

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
BA in Conservation of Cultural Heritage and Performing Arts Management
- Venice, Italy
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Italian
This Italian-taught degree program allows you to customise your studies according to your interests by selecting from archaeology, art history, performing arts, and cultural heritage and event management


Vilnius University
Master in Art Management
- Kaunas, Lithuania
Master degree
Full time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
The aim of the Master in Art Management programme is to train highly qualified specialists in art management capable of devising management strategies for art organisations, identifying and creatively solving management and marketing problems of art organisations, projects and initiatives, and carrying out collaborative art and business projects.
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IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Rome
Masters Program in Arts Management
- Rome, Italy
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master's Course of Arts Management at IED Firenze and IED Roma will train up a professional Art Manager in a top cultural context across 3 art capitals (Florence and Rome first, but also Venice for a week-long workshop). Together we will develop your personal identity, shaped by a humanist, arts-related, and business spirit that combines creativity and action.


University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Arts in Arts Management, Society, and Creative Entrepreneurship
- Helsinki, Finland
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
We provide new perspectives and approaches for the evolving field of arts and culture. Studies in Arts Management, Society, and Creative Entrepreneurship include major courses in arts and society, cultural policy, strategic management and leadership, creative and cultural entrepreneurship as well as arts management research and methodologies. Students will also be given the opportunity for personal professional development.


Rome Business School
International Master in Arts and Culture Management
- Rome, Italy
MA
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Arts and Culture Management program aims to develop managerial key competencies for managing and leading creative organizations, cultural events, and art products, communicating impactful cultural brands, and standing out as innovative, creative, and responsible leaders in the global arts and culture industry.


Bath Spa University
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MA in Arts Management
- Bath, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
This flexible course adapts to the ever-changing world of culture and the arts. It will expand your theoretical understanding and professional knowledge of arts and cultural management, through hands-on experience and work-based learning. We’ll give you the unique opportunity to engage with an extensive range of regional, national, and international arts and cultural organizations. These cover the full range of creative industries including dance, theatre, music, digital creativity, fine art, fashion, and heritage.


Rome Business School
International Master Online in Arts and Culture Management
- Italy Online, Italy
Master degree
Part time
12 months
Distance Learning
English
The International Online Master in Arts and Culture Management aims to build managerial key competencies to manage and lead creative organizations, cultural events, and art products, communicate impactful cultural brands, and stand out as innovative, creative, and responsible leaders in the global Arts and Culture Industry.


Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
MA in Arts Management
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
MA in Arts Management Our aim is to provide MA Arts Management students with an advanced understanding of the subject of Arts Management. Advanced knowledge and understanding of the most up-to-date theories and discourses in Arts Management and how these are influencing practice. Knowledge of international trends in cultural policy and how they are affecting, and affected by the practice of Arts Management.


Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Master of Arts in Arts Administration (MAAA)
- Bloomington, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
It takes more than passion to successfully lead an arts organization. Future arts administrators need business acumen, marketing expertise, and management skills to tackle the art world's greatest challenges. As an MAAA student, you’ll learn from top scholars in arts management and cultural policy. In addition to being committed educators, O'Neill faculty members are highly regarded by their peers in the arts management industry and at academic institutions across the country. Combining faculty and practical expertise with the astonishing variety of cultural offerings on campus and in Bloomington, students can look forward to an intellectually and culturally stimulating experience in the study and practice of arts management, while preparing themselves for leadership in the arts in the decades ahead.


American University
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Master of Arts in Arts Management
- Washington, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
As a passionate and purpose-driven arts manager, you help artists find their voice, audiences find their bliss, organizations attract and animate their funding, and communities build thriving and creative places to live, learn, and work. AU’s Arts Management Program will prepare you to make a positive difference in the visual, performing, media, community, online, or emerging arts, and position you to change the art world for the better. Learn and work in the global cultural hub of Washington, DC, alongside business-savvy arts leaders, a vibrant and diverse network of global professionals, and world-respected and innovative faculty. Explore the powerful intersection of research and professional practice through a curriculum that blends them both with hands-on work experiences and real-world insights of alumni and other leading professionals.


IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Florence
Arts Management Summer Course
- Florence, Italy
Summer Course
Full time
3 weeks
On-Campus
English
Enjoy a stimulating experience approaching the art and culture management process immersed in the cradle of Italian Renaissance at IED Firenze


Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
MA in Art and Design Management
- Budapest, Hungary
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
In addition to theoretical knowledge, graduates with an emphasis on developing business and communication skills can find jobs in design companies, cultural institutions, the art market, exhibition spaces, or even the media. Students will be able to create and manage high-quality, fundable projects and businesses in the creative industries. Through case studies and internships, they will learn how to develop design and art projects; how to communicate effectively, and achieve international success.


Università LUM - School of Management
Master in Arts and Design Management (MADEM)
- Milan, Italy
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master in Arts & Design Management in Creative Organisations is an advanced training course aimed at training professionals who know how to govern the growth dynamics of creative and cultural enterprises, who know how to apply the principles of the design thinking, and build innovative partnerships between the world of the art and design and traditional industrial sectors.


Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Master in Arts in Curating and Management
- Rome, Italy
Master degree
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The Master in Art Curating and Management aims to train professionals to work in the contemporary cultural and art system, at the national and international levels, and in different roles: independent curators, art critics and journalists, contemporary art museum supervisors in research offices and archives, art foundation consultants, gallery assistants and gallery managers, advisors for auction houses and collectors, coordinators and curators of art archives, organizers of contemporary art festivals and exhibitions.
Popular Art Programs Arts Management degree types
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- Bachelors of Science
- Associates of Arts
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- Graduate Certificates
- Masters in Business Administration
- Summer Courses
- A-levels
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- Ireland
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- Martinique (Fr.)
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Niger
- Reunion (Fr.)
- Senegal
- Switzerland
- Tunisia
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Learn more about Arts Management degree programs
Why study arts management?
Arts management is the perfect opportunity for students who want to immerse themselves into the creative art industry at a management level. Arts management can lead to array of careers from a magazine art director to non-profit arts organization manager.
The great thing with arts management degrees abroad is that there are many opportunities for those students who don’t quite know where within arts management they might be interested in and want to gain a broad understanding of management within the arts industry. There are also many opportunities for students with a stronger idea of a specialist area of study, such as museum management or magazine art direction.
What are the prerequisites for studying arts management?
Another great things about studying an arts management degree abroad is that there are generally no specific prerequisites beyond a high school certification, and perhaps certain scores in subjects such as English or the arts. Universities may also ask students to submit a resume listing other relevant experience the student has had, so it can often be highly beneficial to also have had involvement in the arts prior to application, such as theater, visual art, music or graphic design.
Always check with the university before applying because entry requirements will differ between schools and countries.

What will I learn studying arts management abroad?
While studying arts management abroad, students will develop the skills and experience needed to pursue a management-level career within the arts industry. With an undergraduate-level qualification, such as a diploma or bachelor degree, students will not only explore arts philanthropy, but will also gain valuable business skills in marketing, strategy, planning, public relations, finance and management specific to organizations within the arts.
At postgraduate level, such as a masters of doctorate degree, students will be able to gain more specialist skills in an area that is of interest to them and their career goals. For example, students wanting to become art directors for advertising will have opportunities to study courses specific to media and marketing, while a student interested in working in museums can take courses in culture and heritage management. Regardless of where you want to go within arts management, there are programs and courses available to you.
Careers in arts management
Studying arts management abroad can lead to a wide range of careers and job roles within the arts industry. Depending on the type and level of specialism of your arts management degree, students might expect to move into one of the following roles upon graduating:
- Art director (e.g. Advertising, Editorial, Film)
- Arts organization consultant
- Arts Council Director
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Director of a Non-Profit Arts Organization
- Event Coordinator
- Museum Director
- Public Relations Officer for an Arts Organization
- Visual Merchandizer
Here are some average stats of those working within arts management in the U.S., according to Bureau of Labor Statistics and PayScale.com:
Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Number of Jobs
90,300
Job Outlook, 2016 - 2026
5% (as fast as average)
Average salary of an art director (based on years of experience):
0 - 5 years
USD $51,000
5 - 10 years
USD $63,000
10+ years
USD $72,000
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