International Hellenic University (IHU)

MA in Art Law and Arts Management

The “MA in Art Law and Arts Management” Programme is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Centre of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University.

The Programme 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.

The Programme adopts a multi-disciplinary approach and is addressed to graduates of various academic backgrounds, including law, economics, political science, history of art, philosophy, etc. (from Greek universities or equivalent institutions from abroad, as well as from Technological Educational Institutions), who wish to specialise in the interrelation between art, law and the economy.

We aim at providing candidates with:

• the specialised legal, financial and cultural background to pursue a successful career in academia and research, private organisations that commercialise works of art, museums, art collections, law firms practising in the field or public sector organisations involved in the management, legal protection, reclaiming and supporting works of art;
• legal and financial expertise on the operation and management of art markets (including sales of works of art, art portfolio management, art auctions, etc.);
• in-depth knowledge of the national and international legal framework on national heritage, monument preservation, art loans or archaeology laws;
• intellectual property law expertise within a globalised art market;
• insights on those fields of law (constitutional, civil, penal, etc.) affecting the legal protection of works of art.

The courses are taught exclusively in English. The academics teaching on the programme come from universities both abroad and in Greece, and their expertise assists students in getting acquainted with theoretical, as well as practical, art law and management issues.

Teaching and learning methods assist the development of these skills by encouraging the capacity for independent and self-motivated learning and problem-solving skills, which are significant in many fields of employment.

The traditional lecture supported by PowerPoint presentations and lecture notes is the principal method of delivery. However, classes are supported by comprehensive e-learning material. Lecturing emphasises interactive activities, making full use of the University facilities. The methods chosen reflect the needs of the students, the aims and learning outcomes of the programme or the individual course and the resources available.

The MA is a market oriented programme and that is confirmed by the various fruitful collaborations between the MA Programme and prestigious in the art law and management field organizations, based on signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), such as MoU with B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music, ii) the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, iii) Cultural Institutions, iv) the Bar Association of Thessaloniki, as well as other Institutions, offering our students and graduates a wide range of free seminars, workshops, as well as chances for internships.