Specializing Master Arts Management
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
About this program
Specializing Master Arts Management
The Master in Arts Management offers a unique learning experience preparing students to embark on a management career in the arts and creative industry. The one-year programme aims at developing skills and providing tools to deal with the new challenges of the domains of both the visual and performing arts, driven by an international perspective.
The main goals of the programme are to build and strengthen:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the history of art (visual and performing), with particular attention to the contemporary world and the international scene;
- Competence in economics and management as they apply to the cultural industry;
- Competence in legislative transmit and reinforce the legislative knowledge and their application to the cultural field, from an international perspective.
Admission requirements
Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English or that have not completed a programme taught entirely in English, are required to provide evidence of a B2 level of English proficiency; either via a certificate (TOEFL/iBT, Academic IELTS) or via a Skype interview with the Master committee.
General entry requirements
- Completion of at least an undergraduate degree, obtained after a minumum of 3 years of study (180 ECTS):
- EU citizens: The undergraduate degree must be obtained before the start of the programme.
- Non-EU citizens: The undergraduate degree must be obtained at least two months prior to the start of the programme.
- Università Cattolica will evaluate candidates’ academic and personal background and decide if they meet the specific conditions for admission to the chosen graduate programme.
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Core courses
- History of Visual Art
- Performing Arts History
- Visual Arts System
- Performing Arts System
Advanced Courses
- Cultural Policy
- Marketing for the Arts
- Fundraising in the Arts
- HR and Leadership in the Creative Industries
- Law and the Arts
- Media in the Arts
- Art Market
- Strategy in the Arts
Scholarships & funding
- Number of scholarships available: 4
- Scholarship value: €2.500
Tuition
Tuition fees: €10,000
Qualification
Total ECTS: 70
Career paths
The Master’s degree in Arts Management offers professional opportunities in the fields of:
- Strategy and CSR in arts organizations and in traditional businesses investing in arts projects
- Organization and people management in creative businesses
- Marketing and Communications for arts and creative products and services
- Accounting and fundraising for arts and creative projects
- Legal Affairs in the arts
- Projects and Events Management in cultural institutions and companies
- Art Market
Other professional opportunities are in consulting and service companies in the field of promotion, communication and management of cultural events, products and services. Students entrepreneurial ideas and projects are sustained as well.
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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Why study at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Largest private university in Europe
Historical University with 100 years of history, largest private university in Europe for number of enrolled students. True international experience, more than 150 different nationalities represented in amazing destinations such as Milan, Rome, Brescia, Cremona and Piacenza.
Internationally recognized quality teaching
Multidisciplinary university with 12 different Schools, 40+ English taught programmes at all study levels in several different study fields. 13 of our academic disciplines are listed in the top 300, QS Global Rankings by Subject (2021).
Exceptionally strong ties with the industry
Exposure and connections to relevant employers of the highest prestige: industrial ties with the most globally renowned companies, allowing networking and internship opportunities. With an exceptional graduate placement rate after studying, we rank number 1 in the country for Employer-Student Connections, QS Graduate Employability Rankings (2020).
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