Programme outline

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.

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.

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.

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.