Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management)

Prepare for a leadership role within the arts and creative industries and learn directly from industry-active academics who have forged successful careers in this exciting industry. Deakin's Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management) allows you to build business expertise along with the hands-on skills employers are seeking.

Ready to thrive, adapt and lead in a rapidly evolving arts industry?

Gain a competitive advantage by studying the only course of its kind in Australia delivered by a business school. Build connections with like-minded professionals and develop a whole suite of business skills, as well as a solid context around the creative industries and its specific management challenges.

Whether you're a creative practitioner working at the grassroots level of the industry or looking to move into a more senior position, this course gives you the tools and training to confidently transition into a leadership role within a not-for-profit or commercial organisation.

The course is responsive to trends within the sector, better preparing you for your future role. For example, you might learn how to coordinate a virtual event (an emerging growth area in the industry) or prepare a business plan for a creative industries start up. Through tasks like this, you can apply the fundamentals of business – including management, marketing, finance, human resources and project management – in arts and cultural management contexts.