Develop the skills, experience and knowledge for a professional role in the vibrant arts sector with the only qualification of its kind in South Australia.

This exciting graduate diploma will provide you with a strong understanding of contemporary management theory and how it applies to the various elements of the creative arts and cultural industries. You will develop leadership and problem-solving abilities while studying the arts environment.

Our summer and winter schools offer exciting study and learning opportunities. With options such as intensives, internships and global study tours, you can spread your study load across the year, increase your exchange opportunities and fast track your degree. If you wish to go onto further studies you can use this qualification as a pathway into the Master in Management (Arts and Cultural Management). 

What you'll learn

The Graduate Diploma in Management (Arts and Cultural Management) is made up of 8 courses. You will complete two courses in your specialisation: Arts Environment, and Arts and Cultural Leadership and Governance. You will also complete four Business core courses and two electives. Through these you will develop skills and expertise in areas that include:

• Festivals and Events
• Marketing Management
• Arts and Cultural Audiences

You could consider roles such as gallery manager, festival director, theatre manager, artistic director, executive producer or corporate partnerships manager in settings such as:

• museums, galleries, zoos and aquaria 
• performing arts and theatrical companies
• arts centres and venues
• festivals and events
• arts funding agencies such as government arts departments and councils
• small artist cooperatives
• entrepreneurial companies that stage events, touring performances and exhibitions  
• government organisations
• entertainment businesses
• new media organisations