Master in Cultural Management

If you're deeply passionate about the arts (music, theater, visual arts, literature, etc.) and want to contribute to the cultural landscape, cultural management offers a fulfilling career path. A degree in cultural management lets you turn your love of art into a fulfilling career filled with exciting opportunities and meaningful connections.

What is meant by cultural management ?

Cultural management is a generic term that encompasses different professional realities. Nevertheless, they all have the objective of organizing the diffusion and/or sale of works of art.

Cultural management covers the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of activities within the arts, heritage, and cultural industries sector.

What degree is required to work in the art industry?

A Master's degree in Arts Management is often considered the gold standard for those looking to work in the art world, such as in galleries or cultural projects. It's usually best to have an undergraduate degree in art history, heritage studies, or a related field.

Master's degree in arts and cultural management

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Arts and Cultural Management emphasizes research and analytical skills, and have a stronger focus on analysis and strategic planning. This degree merges business acumen with a deep understanding of the art market, preparing you for careers in major art institutions and industries.

The Paris School of Business MSc program includes : 

  • high-level business management,
  • creative entrepreneurship,
  • art and culture fundraising,
  • event management,
  • curatorial practice,
  • creative marketing.
MSc in Arts & Cultural Management
Duration :
15 months
Re-entry :
September / January
Language :
English
Alternation :
No

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Arts Management is a common and widely recognized degree that covers

  • Fundraising and Development
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Project Management
  • Arts Administration
  • Cultural Policy

What are the best European countries to study arts management ?

Paris and London are the two European hubs for the art market. Berlin and Amsterdam are also major art capitals, home to world-class galleries and cultural life.

Paris is the most visited city in the world, and its cultural and artistic life is undoubtedly a major factor. Museums, auction houses, prestigious galleries, but also avant-garde galleries, major festivals and public events abound.

London is another major hub for the arts and the art market, equally famous as Paris for its renowned business and art schools. Connected by only a few dozen kilometers, these two great capitals offer the best choices and opportunities for studying arts management.

Master cultural management Paris : PSB & IESA

Hosting students from 134 different countries, Paris School of Business Msc of Arts Management's program, ranked in the top 10 by Eduniversal in the art market specialty, is delivered in partnership with IESA, one of Europe's most renowned art schools.

IESA (Institut d'Études Supérieures des Arts) is a private higher education institution specializing in arts and culture. Founded in 1985, IESA has established itself as a leading school for those passionate about the art market, cultural production, and multimedia.

This partnership allows MSc Arts Management students to benefit from the combined strengths of a leading business school and a prestigious arts school. They receive instruction from both institutions, developing a unique blend of arts and project management skills.

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What are the career opportunities after a master's degree in cultural management ?

There are numerous careers in the arts and culture sectors that require strong management and project management skills. These fields have many unique codes and processes that must be mastered by those responsible for organizing and developing projects. Most students already have a specific area in mind (film and audiovisual, art sales and investments, cultural venue or event management) and can specialize further through an internship with an organization or company.

Arts Organizations

  • Museums, Galleries and Auction houses: Curators, fundraisers, marketing managers,
  • Theatres & Performing Arts Centers: Producers, marketing directors, development officers,
  • Music Venues & Festivals: Event managers, promoters, 
  • Cultural Centers: Program directors, community outreach coordinators

Creative Industries

  • Cultural Tourism: Developing and promoting cultural tourism products and experiences.
  • Arts & Heritage Consultancy: Providing strategic advice to cultural organizations.
  • Event Management: Planning and executing cultural events, festivals, and conferences

Non-Profit

  • Cultural Policy Development: Working for government agencies or non-profit organizations to shape cultural policy.
  • Arts Funding & Grants: Evaluating grant applications and administering funding programs.

Types of profiles in arts management

The skills and knowledge required to work in the creative industries or in the art market are numerous and varied. It is therefore advisable to focus your profile on specific specializations such as:

  • Cultural project management

Budgeting, grant applications, partnerships and sponsorships, coordination of various stakeholders, etc

  • Investment consulting

 Tax credits, tax returns, optimization for individuals and businesses

  • Cultural communication and marketing

 Development of communication strategies and documents (media advertising, social networks, public relations and press relations), communication with partners, etc.

  • Production

Management of partners, service providers, budget and planning of project stages and stakeholders (technicians, actors, artists, venues, etc.), follow-up of management, etc.