Prepare for success as a manager in the vibrant arts sector with the only qualification of its kind in South Australia.

In this exciting degree, you will develop an advanced 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, and the knowledge and skills to inform policy-making at government and peak industry body levels. Your studies will cover arts management, arts philanthropy, and arts and cultural events. You will learn the complex relationships between government, not-for-profit and private sponsorship of the arts.

You will benefit from a range of experience-based learning opportunities, including overseas study and business mentoring by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program. 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 already have a business degree or another related qualification, you could be eligible for Advanced Standing and complete this degree in just 1.5 years.

What you'll learn

The Master of Management (Arts and Cultural Management) is made up of 16 courses; eight arts and cultural management courses, two business and management courses and six electives. Through these you will develop skills and expertise in areas that include:

• Arts and Cultural Leadership and Governance
• Accounting for Management M
• Marketing Management
• Arts and Cultural Audiences
• Arts Environment
• Festivals and Events
• Arts Management
• Arts Philanthropy 
• Arts Law
• Venues and Facilities Management

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
• 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