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

- Cultural administration;
- Marketing;
- Cultural production across Europe;
- Festival and event management;
- The producers’ toolbox ;
- Documentation of cultural events;
- Funding and sponsorship;
- Funding and the EU;
- Import and export of the arts; and
- International cultural events.
Optional themes in administration (e.g.):
- Cultural policy;
- Public administration;
- Administration in the third sector;
- Organisational management;
- Funding and sponsorship in the third sector;
- Theoretical background of culture; and
- Leadership of cultural organisations.
International/European dimension
Profiles: Finland
The institution is a member of ENCATC. Student and lecturer exchange programmes (SOCRATES,
Leonardo da Vinci) with international universities and polytechnics are an integral part of this
programme. There are also bilateral agreements between various institutions in Europe, e.g. in the
UK, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Nordic countries, as well as in Russia and
Baltic states.
Special information
For international students there are various courses taught in English, e.g. Adventure Education;
Ethnic and Local Cultures in Europe; Familiarisation with the Possibilities for Outdoor Activities in
Finland; Global Youth Work; International Civic and Youth Work; Production of a Theatre Event; and
Winter Sports in Youth Work.
Evaluation and assessment
The institution is evaluated by the state. Students are evaluated through examinations, final papers
and internships.
Lecturers
There are around 80 lecturers across 12 different units throughout Finland. In the Cultural
Management and Production programme, the number of teaching personal is around 35, divided into
four different units. Around half are women.
Entry requirements
A high school diploma. Relevant work experience can be taken into consideration. The enrolment of
exchange students is governed by bilateral agreements between partner institutions.
Student profile
Most of the students have a background in the arts and are also interested in social issues. The
average age is around 23 and every year there are few mature students in the programme. The
number of international students is low because the training language is mainly Finnish.
Number of students admitted
Intake is around 80 students per year.
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