Utrecht School of the Arts (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht - HKU)
Arts Management
PO Box 1520
3500 BM
Utrecht,
The Netherlands
Main Phone: +31 30 2332256
Main E-Mail: ma-am@ke.hku.nl
Degree/Credential: Graduate (Master of Arts in Arts Management)
Web Site: http://www.hku.nl/ma-am
Program Director: AHuijsmans [link available to AAAE members only]
Program Goals and Objectives
Master of Arts in Arts Management
The Master of Arts in Arts Management programme is a 1-year full-time Master's programme, where practical experience is linked directly to a strong basis of theoretical knowledge. The programme is intended for ambitious young professionals with a desire to advance themselves further in the creative industry.
This Master’s programme works with the practice based research model. This means that both theory and practice are continuously linked to the creative industry. From day one as a student, you work on projects for clients in the creative industry. This will enable you to test your insights and gain the experience you need to better understand the underlying theories. On completion of the course, you will be ready for a position as a managing professional in the creative industry.
International focus
The Master of Arts in Arts Management is an international master: the courses have an international focus and both international and national students are being recruited. By working with projects in an international context, research abroad and a wide overview of development in our subject area, you will be giving tools to develop new knowledge and solutions in different and/or changing environment or societies.
Administration of the Program
The Master’s course is accredited by the Open University in London, which will also award the diplomas. This means that the Master of Arts in Arts Management complies with all British university standards.Academic title
Upon successful completion of the Master's programme, you will receive the Master of Arts in Arts Management degree.
Curriculum
ProgrammeThe Master of Arts in Arts Management is a full-time, post-graduate programme with a duration of 48 weeks. The programme starts in September and ends in August of the following year.
The programme is divided into two semesters. From September until February you form part of a group that tackles a challenging project (Portfolio Project) on behalf of an external client. You will practice the role of management consultant in this project situation. This will gain you new insights and experience to broaden your knowledge. The Portfolio Project is followed by the so-called Final Project Lab. During this period, a programme of classes, workshops, seminars and a study trip is developed in association with the students. You reflect on the experiences gained in the practical field during the first semester, and formulate a research proposal for your final project. Besides reflection, the focus of the Final Project Lab is on starting up your graduation project. The second semester, from March until August, is devoted to your graduation project: the Final Project. During these five months, you spend one month conducting research abroad.
Admissions
Admission requirements
• relevant bachelors degree
• demonstrable management knowledge of the cultural sector
• an enterprising and investigative attitude
• a self-motivated and independent learning attitude
• experience with research on an academic level
• good command of English: at least 79 points for an internet-based TOEFL test
For more information about the Master of Arts in Arts Management visit www.hku.nl/ma-am
September 2009