Gain superior knowledge and a firm skill base to pursue management careers in the arts and cultural sector. The Master of Arts and Cultural Management will develop your transferable skills so you can traverse a broad range of art form contexts, including film, theatre, dance, music and the visual arts. With a vocational pathway in mind, the Master of Arts and Cultural Management program includes an optional internship placement. You'll develop a practical understanding of cultural policy development in local councils and government. WHO IS IT FOR? Whether you want to continue studying, or are coming back to study to advance your professional skills, you'll refine your project management of small and large enterprises and broaden your understanding of issues concerning the arts, including financial management and contract negotiations. Designed for those who want to sharpen their leadership potential and abilities to function ethically, imaginatively and resourcefully in order to advance the arts and promote them nationally and internationally. Through the Master of Arts and Cultural Management, you will expand your professional networks and put your skills into practice with a national or international internship placement. WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME? As a Master of Arts and Cultural Management graduate, you can expect to advance your career in areas including: Screen-based production, distribution and exhibition Festivals Galleries and museums Community arts Theatre, dance and performing arts Cultural policy development and evaluation Art marketing, development, philanthropy and fundraising Our graduates are employed at leading arts and cultural organisations across Australia and internationally, including: Roundabout Theatre, new York Arts Centre Melbourne Melbourne International Film Festival Edinburgh International Comedy Festival Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Australia Ballet 200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent) This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary. 50 points of Foundation subjects (must be completed in the first 100 points of the program) 5 Compulsory subjects (62.5 points) Minimum of 62.5 points of Core subjects (maximum of 87.5 points) Maximum of 25 points of Elective subjects 150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent) This is for graduates who have completed at least one year of relevant professional work experience, or equivalent. 5 Compulsory subjects (62.5 points) Minimum of 62.5 points of Core subjects (maximum of 87.5 points) Maximum of 25 points of Elective subjects 100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent) This is for relevant honours graduates or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study. 5 compulsory subjects (62.5 points) and 37.5 points of Core subjects (Coursework only) or AMGT90027 Arts and Cultural Management Thesis Part 1 and AMGT90028 Arts and Cultural Management Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points) (Minor Thesis option)