The aim of this intensive 12 month program is to train future managers of arts and cultural institutions and future entrepreneurs in the cultural industries.
Core teaching weaves together a range of different approaches to the cultural industries: high-level business management, creative entrepreneurship, art and culture fundraising, event management, and design and creative marketing.
This MBA program is designed to develop students’ understanding of the art and performing arts sectors and develop professional skills in arts management and business. Professional studies are underpinned by courses on the history of twentieth century art and theatre, providing students with a hands-on experience of the artistic and cultural backgrounds.
The curriculum in details:
This intensive twelve-month program is designed to develop students’ understanding of the art and performing arts sectors, while developing their professional skills in arts management and business, in order to become future managers of arts and cultural institutions and future entrepreneurs in the cultural industries. Throughout the year, students develop a professional project that they present in front of a jury, in validation of the Titre I diploma.
1st trimester (September – December):
Common courses: Marketing & Communication; International Business; Strategic Management; Finance for Managers; Digital Business
Electives: Sociology of Arts & Culture; History of the Decorative Arts
- Performing arts track: History of Performing Arts
- Arts track: Art history: Realism to 1945
Intensive January session:
Common courses: Research methodology; Business game; Leadership management; Computing software seminar; Career seminar
- Performing arts track: European Cultural Policy & Artistic Creation; Culture Industries Survey; Event Management & Management Practices; Economics of Cultural Studies
- Arts track: History of the Art Market; History of the Fine Arts; Curating Exhibitions; Economics of the Art Market
2nd trimester (February – April):
Electives: Public Relations & Branding through Social Media; Performance and Digital Arts
- Performing arts track: Economics of Cultural Industries; Event Management; Performing Arts Production, Performing Arts Management; Creative Entrepreneurship; Cultural Industries Survey; Cultural Policy & Heritage Management; Legal Environment of Business Applied to the Arts
- Elective: Organizing a Film Festival
- Arts track: Museum Law; Intellectual Property Law; Legal Environment of the Arts: Economics of the Art Market; Financing Cultural Projects; Art History: 1945 to date; Curating Exhibitions; Mounting Exhibitions
- Elective: Collecting Contemporary Art
3rd trimester (May – September): Internship, online classes; develop thesis and professional project.
The Program at a glance:
• Duration: 3 trimesters (12 months)
• Location: Paris
• Accreditation: Professional Master's degree from IESA: Titre 1 Degree recognized by the French governement. Double degree: MA in Arts & Cultural Management from PSB - Paris School of Business
MBA Entrance Requirement
- Applicants should have received at least a BA degree or equivalent. Students in their final undergraduate year may apply for admission and will be required to provide proof of graduation prior to full registration. Applicants holding a Master’s Degree will also be accepted.
- For applicants whose native language is not English, proof of language is required to show proficiency: IELTS: 6 or its equivalent
- Professional experience is preferred, but not required
- Applicants with a diverse cultural background and a strong interest in culture, the arts and management are particularly welcome
Application Procedure:
When to apply?
We accept students onto a rolling basis however we strongly encourage applicants to contact us as soon as they can.
If you are thinking of applying to our MBA, please send us the following documentation:
- The Application Form
- A CV or professional resume
- Cover letter of circa 2,000 words to explain motivation and professional goals
- Official transcripts of studies
- Copies of diplomas
- 2 letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
- Official score of a standardised English exam (TOEFL, IETLS) for those individuals who are not native English speakers
- 4 ID pictures
- Photocopy of valid passport or identity card
- Application Fee of €90
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.iesa.edu/paris/mba-arts-and-cultural-management