MSc in Cultural & Arts Management at Audencia

Full-time MSc taught in English preparing managers for the arts, culture and creative industries: museums, theatres, galleries, performing arts, visual arts, publishing, recording, video games, music and film (including audiovisual production management). The degree is a Master of Science with the Grade de Master, state-recognised (visé) at Bac+5, registered at RNCP level 7 (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Management Global).

Faculty: Audencia Business School  |  Department: MSc programmes  |  Duration: 1 year (after Bac+4) or 2 years (after Bac+3)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Intake: September 2027 (01/09/2027)  |  Location: Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

Year one is Global Management in Nantes: Managing Data & AI, Managing Diverse and Intercultural Workforce, Strategizing in Uncertain Times, Managing International Projects and Designing Circular Business Models, plus the Management of Ecological & Social Transition track. Year two is the specialisation, followed by an internship or work experience in France or abroad (4 to 12 months) and a master thesis. The programme is organised around understanding the sector, and arts and culture management and business practice.

Career pathways

Management and executive positions in cultural, artistic and creative organisations; producer, post-production manager, international distributor and sales agent.

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