Description

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Curriculum

Our programme targets your expertise

Building on the expertise of ESCP Europe and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, the Specialized Master in Management of Cultural and Artistic Activities provides participants with a solid base of applied management concepts and skills in fields related to culture and the arts.

This full-time curriculum is spread over one year divided into 3 terms as follows:

• 2 terms of intensive courses - September to December in Venice; from January to March on the ESCP Europe Paris Campus.

• 1 term of professsionalization from April to December : a company placement of at least 4 months and a professional thesis defended orally to a committee between early November and mid-December the year following the September intake.

Classes are taught in Italian, English and French

Sponsorship Committee

The Specialized Master is backed by a sponsorship committee including:

• The Ecole du Louvre,
• the French Auction Market Authority (Conseil des ventes volontaires aux enchères publiques),
• the French national publisher’s union (Syndicat national de l’édition),
• the Palazzo Grassi (François Pinault Foundation),
• the Venice International Foundation, Distretto Veneto dei Beni Culturali, Fondazione di Venezia,
• the Réunion des Musées Nationaux,
• the Opéra National de Paris,
• Théâtre National de Chaillot,
• MC 93,
• le 104,
• Jeu de Paume Museum,
• and other theatre companies (Jean Pierre Vincent, Royal de Luxe, etc.).

Academic Committee

Comprised of academics and business professionals, the Academic Committee meets regularly to assess the Sponsorship Committee’s activities. In addition, its members have an advising role for participating students. Close involvement helps ensure ongoing evaluation of the programme’s relevance and contents. Committee members also provide practical expertise for overseeing research projects, make presentations on specialised topics, and assist students with their preparation for entry into the business world.

Course Modules

The courses address 9 subject areas:

• Strategic Management for Cultural and Artistic Activities

• Law and the Arts

• Cultural Marketing

• The Economics of Art and Culture

• Cultural Products and Markets

• Accounting and Management Control for the Arts and Culture Industries

• Finance and Taxation in Arts and Culture Industries

• Project Management for Cultural and Artistic Activities

• Development and Promotion of Cultural Heritage

Requirements

Eligible applicants must hold a master's degree (research or professional) in fine arts, architecture, engineering, management, public administration, political science, humanities or in any other field.
This requirement may be waived for applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and those who demonstrate exceptional qualities and skills. In accordance with standards set by the French “Conférence des Grandes Ecoles”, such applicants must not exceed 30% of admitted students per year.

The following degrees are required for eligibility (in fields such as engineering, management, medecine, architecture, humanities ... ):

• A "Grande Ecole" degree
• A Master's degree (five years of study)
• A Post-graduate degree (over 5 years)
• A Bachelor degree with 3 years of work experience
• Other degree equivalent to the above
  (please consult us)

Candidates must be proficient in English with a good knowledge of French and Italian.

Work Experience

At least 3 year(s) of work experience are required.

Funding

Scholarships

For the 2013-2014 schoolyear, scholarships depending on both financial need and merit will be granted to the students in the Specialized Master programmes.

Only students who fulfill the two following criteria will be eligible:

• students who were granted a scholarship (level 2 to 6 only) based on financial need in 2011-2012 and/or 2012-2013 ;
• students who are admitted on the 1st list in the ESCP Europe Specialized Master’s selection

The amount of the scholarship is 10% of the tuition fees and will be deducted from these fees. Students will be informed of the amount of their scholarship at the end of October 2013.

For more information, please contact

Sophia AIT-YAHIA
Registrar, ESCP Europe Campus Paris