MSc in Arts & Cultural Management

This Master of Science in Management is designed for young graduates or professionals looking to develop specific skill sets applied to the arts & cultural management sector.

Our Arts & Cultural Management program provides our students with 2 diplomas: an MSc from Paris School of Business and an MBA from IESA Arts&Culture.

This unique program is taught in partnership with IESA Arts&Culture, a leading European institution in arts management. Students will also take advantage of the vibrant cultural scene in Paris and in Europe.

*Titre de Administrateur de projets culturels délivré par IESA Arts & Culture, NSF 310m, niveau 7 enregistré au RNCP sous le numéro 36701 par décision du Directeur Général de France Compétences du 20/07/2022

Program ambition

This program lead students to bring their passions to life, explore their creative side and become a concrete part of the world of Art and Culture.

Core teaching weaves together a range of different approaches applied to the cultural industries:

• high-level business management,
• creative entrepreneurship,
• art and culture fundraising,
• event management, curatorial practice,
• and creative marketing.

Professional studies are underpinned by courses on the history and business of art since 1860.

Strengths

Our hands-on approach to learning allows student to build and curate an artistic project in small groups.

This long-term project allows students to gain confidence in negotiating contracts, financing and cash-flow management, event management, art handling, exhibition design, communication, and audience outreach.

4 000

Students

*Paris Business School figures 2023

Head of specialization’s word

"This program is designed to empower young professionals with critical understanding of cultural strategies, management and leadership skills in order to thrive in the arts industries.»

Program description

The program provides a unique space for students who are passionate about arts and culture to develop the business knowledge and skills to lead arts and culture organizations effectively and responsibly.

Via this multidisciplinary approach, students develop transversal arts and management skills, including fundraising and financial strategy, events management, Human Resource management, and creative marketing, audience outreach and mediation.

Gaining first-hand experience is a key component of the MSc program, and thanks to the school’s excellent location in Paris, the city becomes a classroom!

Students also participate in multiple professional activities and visits in other EU cities in order to gain in-depth knowledge of the European arts and cultural markets.

They experience total immersion in the arts and cultural industries thanks to business activities, learn first-hand from experts and industry leaders during company visits and expand your professional network.

Key Points:

• Full immersion in the art and culture industry through multiple business study tours and partnership with IESA Arts&Culture
• Paris, one of the top arts and cultural capitals of the world
• 100% in English

The hourly course volume for this year is 525 hours for applicants with a 4-year Bachelor and 705 hours for applicants with a 3-year bachelor.

Admission to the MSc Arts & Cultural Management program

To be admitted onto the MSc Arts & Cultural Management program, candidates have to go through an examination procedure.

File review

• ID photography
• Copy of passport or identity card
• A copy of high school diploma and any other diploma obtained since high school, with a translation in French if the original is not in English or French
• A school certificate for the current academic year (2023/2024) if applicable
• Resume and a cover letter
• Reference letter from a professor or a former employer, or any relevant person including contact details of the referral
• €100 for the application fees (€50 for state scholarship students upon presentation of the notified final decision)

Individual interview

The purpose of this interview is to assess the candidate's motivation and open-mindedness. It also enables us to assess the fit between the candidate's personality, knowledge and the teaching provided at Paris School of Business.

• Applicants must hold a 4-year Bachelor degree.
• An option for holders of a 3-year degree requires the acquisition of extra credits via a 4-month fast-track program.

Personalized support

We provide personalized support for people with disabilities as well as for athletes, artists and entrepreneurs.

To learn more, please visit our dedicated page.

What to do after the course ?

Professional integration

Our goal is to provide students with the management and strategic thinking skills needed to succeed in this constantly evolving field.

This will enable them to meet the need for creative leaders in artistic agencies, culture networks, etc. Potential career opportunities include:

• Art Expert
• Artist Management
• Artistic Director
• Exhibition Curator
• Event Manager

The school does not offer any further courses after this diploma.

• 775

graduates over the period 2018-20

• 40%

number of students in employment work abroad in the 6 months following graduation

• 97%

of success rate for the 2020 class

Results indicators 2022

• 75%

of the students employed 6 months after graduation are on unlimited-term contracts and primarily have managerial status (60%)

• 9%

of students in professional activity created business

• 60%

number of students in employment work in France in the 6 months following graduation

How to finance your training?

Tuition fees

The standard duration of the program is one year requiring the candidate to obtain 90 ECTS.

However, if the candidate is admitted with a 3-years Bachelor degree, he or she needs to attend the 4-month fast track program in addition to the 1-year program (90 + 30 = 120 ECTS).

The tuition fees of the MSc program depend on the entry level. ECTS: 90 (4-year Bachelor applicants), 120 (3-year + fast track applicants)

• Applicants with a 4-year bachelor: €18 900 (90 ECTS)
• Applicants with a 3-year bachelor: €22 250 (120 ECTS)

The MSc Arts & Cultural Management's pedagogy

Assessment methodology

Tests are organized to validate the knowledge and skills required to obtain the Paris School of Business MSc Arts & Cultural Management.

The organization of the validation of the competences of the referential is articulated around the following modalities:

• Quizzes & Exams
• Case studies
• Professional simulation exercises in a roleplay format
• Corporate case studies made available via a digital platform in the form of a business game
• Artistic projects in groups
• Presentations, reports, and individual exams in front of a professional jury
• Written and oral assessments

Current school year: 2023-2024

Competency targets

The professional certification (or RNCP title) prepared by the Paris School of Business Master of Science in Arts & Cultural Management is made up of skill blocks. To validate their diploma and obtain the associated RNCP title, students must validate each of the skill blocks in the required qualification framework.

If the student does not validate all the blocks required to obtain the professional certification, but does validate all the skills relating to a block, each of these skill blocks will be acquired definitively.

1. Design and create artistic concepts/ projects

2. Manage the administrative, financial, and legal aspects of a structure or cultural platform

3. Create the marketing and communication strategy plans for the project and design and carry out an audience development strategy

4. Manage relations with partners and collaborators on the project.

This program does not offer bridges or equivalence with other training.

However, full or partial certification is possible (see the RNCP title sheet).

In addition, professional experience may lead to a validation of acquired experience (VAE) upon request sent by e-mail to: vae@ggeedu.fr

For more information on the VAE process at PSB, please consult the following page.

Contact

For any questions regarding the MSc Arts & Cultural Management Program, please contact the Admissions Department.

Echchha CHHETRY

Admission Officer MSc Program
admission@psbedu.paris

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