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Name of the curriculumCultural Management
Speciality codeKK-2023
Program code112278
Curriculum level master´s
Language of study english
Total capacity120 EAP
Mode of studyfull-time study, block mode study
Study programme grouparindus ja haldus
Additional informationThe study programme is included in the study programme group of Business and Administration and the studies may be conducted according to Government of the Republic Regulation No. 62 of 11.07.2019 "Standard of Higher Education", appendix 3. The consortium agreement of the joint study programme in Cultural Management has been signed by Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and Estonian Business School in 01.12.2011.
Official length of programme2 years, 120 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System credits (ECTS)
Curriculum registered27.12.2011
Altering curriculum16.11.2011, 19.03.2014, 20.04.2016, 15.04.2020

Conditions of admission - required prerequisites
Bakalaureusekraad (Bachelor's degree), rakenduskõrgharidusõppe diplom (Diploma of Professional Higher Education) or a corresponding qualification.

    - special requirements:
       

- entrance examinatsions, tests, include transcripts of previous education with application
Entrance examinations: essay, CV and interview

Program goals
The objective of the Cultural Management Master`s Programme is to educate
professional and visionary managers capable and skillful in creative leadership of arts organizations; entrepreneurs constructing and contributing to Estonian cultural industries in an international context; administrators as well as decision-makers in the field of cultural policy, capable of working with creative industries strategies in particular, considerate and comprehensive of processes and practices of different cultural fields.

Learning outcomes of program
Upon completing the curriculum, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate broad and systematic knowledge of cultural management, its main concepts, issues and research methods
2. Display understanding of the current trends and issues of cultural management, cultural politics and creative economy
3. Perceive interdisciplinary relations
4. Recognize and verbalize, in a creative way, the problems and issues of cultural management, as well as solve them with appropriate methods by applying a broader background of social sciences and humanities
5. Discuss creative leadership and arts organizations, apply new theoretical knowledge in practical work and exhibit self analysis in a wider context
6. Take on the responsibilities of a local/national cultural leader, manager or official, cultural entrepreneur or research worker, applying appropriate leadership and teamwork skills
7. Transmit knowledge, professionalism and competence as teacher or instructor, display good command of performance skills; argue both verbally and in written form the various issues and underlying theories of cultural management
8. Effectively participate in team work, both at work and in everyday life, display social responsibility and exhibit tolerance for different attitudes and values
9. Take proper decisions in ethically complicated situations, demonstrate awareness of the moral and ethical aspects, as well as the possibilities, limitations and wider consequences of one's professional activity, discuss and argue topics and issues related to cultural life, creative industries and cultural management
10. Evaluate critically the knowledge and skills obtained, continue further with professional studies or participate in research, both in Estonia and abroad

The content of study program
Major field of study 90 ECTS: 86 obligatory ECTS and 4 selective ECTS
1.Environment and context of culture 12 ECTS (obligatory)
2.Leadership and communication 12 ECTS (obligatory)
3.Economy and market 12 ECTS (obligatory)
4.Entrepreneurial and innovative development in cultural management 12 ECTS (obligatory)
5.Creation and Creativity 12 ECTS (obligatory)
6.Cultural Management in the context of today's society 12 ECTS (obligatory)
7.Academic writing and critical reflection 12 ECTS (obligatory)
8.Challenge Solving Report 2 ECTS (obligatory)
-Open Seminars 4 ECTS (elective)
-Master's thesis 30 ECTS

Status of module


Requirements for graduation; qualification documents - graduation thesis, examinations:
Completion of the study programme 90 ECTS credits; defense of the Master's thesis 30 ECTS credits.

- final certificate, diploma, qualification certificate:
Master´s diploma, Diploma Supplement

- obtained degree:
Sotsiaalteaduse magister /Master of Arts in Social Sciences/

Level of qualification: Second cycle higher education, Estonian Qualifications Framework Level 7, European Qualifications Framework Level 7

Academic department: Department of Musicology, Music Pedagogy and Cultural Management

Major and minor field of study, specialization
Cultural mangement, 120 credits

Access to further study: Doctoral studies

Professional status: The right to be employed in a position requiring Master´s Degree or corresponding qualification