Training in cultural policy and management: international ... - Encatc

Roehampton Institute
Convenor: Pauline Barrie
Course Locations- Southlands College
Web site: www.roehampton.ac.uk/pg/amma/
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
MA/PGDip Arts Management (subject to approval).
Programme Type
Taught Higher Degree
Number of Places
Full Time: 20
Number of Credits
MA: 180
PGDip: 120
Duration
Full Time: MA:1 year
Part Time: MA: 2 years
Full-time: PG:Dip: 9 months
Part-time: PGDip: 18 months
Start date:
September
Funding Sources
Mostly self-funded.
General Information
Profiles: United Kingdom
The arts industries are an important and expanding sector of the economy currently employing more
than half a million people. Expanding or diversifying organisations put new stresses and strains on
existing staff who need to update their skills or re-train. This masters meets these needs by providing
a vocational academic programme that covers all the necessary areas to be an efficient key member
of staff within an arts organisation or to manage and professionally run a small company, or practice.
The programme is also suitable for recent graduates, those at an early stage of their careers and
those seeking a change of direction.
Key Areas of Study:
• Organisational Theory and Behaviour
• Management of Innovation and Change
• Government Strategy & Policies
• Case Studies Analysis
• Marketing
• Research Methods
• Optional Courses including Funding, Financial Management, Law
• Human Resource Management
• A research project
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching and learning methods include interactive lectures provided by the teaching team as well as
guest lectures by a wide range of successful managers, directors, organisers, fund-raisers, art
consultants and administrators working at the current cutting edge of arts management; student-led
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