MBA in Performing Arts Management & Cultural Industries
Intake
SEPTEMBER 2023 OR JANUARY 2024
Admission requirements
4-year or 3-year undergraduate degree
Degree
This degree is Recognized by the French State (RNCP) at Level 7.
Goals
Goals
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of MBA students find jobs within 6 months, in Europe, Asia, USA, Latin America
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of students in the MBA programs taught in English come from more than 25 different countries.
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partners (businesses, cultural institutions, local governments)
Goals
This masters in performing arts management trains professionals for a career in management in the performing arts and cultural industries sectors. Students gain insight to the evolving demands of the cultural marketplace in a globalized context through the study of the structures of the cultural industries, History of Performance, cultural economics, and design and digital studies. Core courses in finance, management techniques, digital marketing and communication provide students with a successful skill set to work in cultural sectors and cross-disciplinary settings.
Based in the heart of Paris, on the premises of IESA art&culture, students are within close proximity to all the major Parisian venues of theatre, circus, film and video productions and museums. Professional meetings with directors of theatre venues, television and film production companies allow students important networking possibilities.
During this graduate program in performing arts administration, study trips to Berlin and London are also organized to allow students to understand the international setting of the cultural sector.
Students who have completed a BA in 3 years may apply to the Pre-Master program. Students in their final undergraduate year may apply for admission and will be required to provide proof of graduation prior to full registration.
English proficiency IELTS 6.0 on all bands required. Students with IELTS 5.5 may enroll in an intensive semester in English.
Curriculum
Curriculum
The program consists of 2 trimesters of coursework and six months dedicated to an optional full-time internship, allowing students to gain professional experience. Throughout the year, students develop and carry out a professional curatorial project in groups. Students are trained by a group coach and curator who guide them through the process.
A dissertation on a topic chosen by the student is also an important element of this academic and professional program.
The first two trimesters contain 600 contact hours over a 28-week period. Museum passes and entrance fees to art fairs are included in the program.
1st Trimester (September – December)
History of Performance
History of Cinema – Film studies
Performing Arts Management Practices
Financial Accounting
IP Law
Marketing & Communication
Research methodology
Professional meetings
2nd Trimester (January – June)
Digital Art Law
Data Analytics
Teambuilding
Ajudience Development
Performing Arts Management practices
Event Management
Press relations
Organizing a Film Festival
Performing Arts production management
Project Methodology
Sociology of Culture & Cultural Mediation
3rd Trimester (June – December)
Full-time internship (optional),
Follow up on group projects,
Dessertation
The Program at a glance:
Duration: 3 trimesters (12 months)
Location: Paris
Accreditation : Title Diploma, Master's level, Level 7, Cultural Project Administrator by ECAD Consultants recognized by the RNCP, recognized by the French government.
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