The program provides a unique space for students who are passionate about arts and culture to develop the business knowledge and skills to lead arts and culture organizations effectively and responsibly.

Via this multidisciplinary approach, students develop transversal arts and management skills, including fundraising and financial strategy, events management, Human Resource management, creative marketing, audience outreach, and mediation.

Gaining first-hand experience is a key component of the MSc program, and thanks to the school’s excellent location in Paris, the city becomes a classroom!

Students also participate in multiple professional activities and visits to other EU cities to gain in-depth knowledge of the European arts and cultural markets.

They experience total immersion in the arts and cultural industries thanks to business activities, learn first-hand from experts and industry leaders during company visits, and expand their professional network.

Full immersion in the art and culture industry through multiple business study tours and partnership with IESA Arts&Culture

Paris, one of the top arts and cultural capitals of the world

The assessment methodology is as follows:

Professional simulation exercises in a roleplay format

Corporate case studies made available via a digital platform in the form of a business game

Presentations, reports, and individual exams in front of a professional jury

The program provides a unique space for students who are passionate about arts and culture to develop the business knowledge and skills to lead arts and culture organizations effectively and responsibly. Gaining first-hand experience is a key component of the MSc program, and thanks to the school’s excellent location in Paris, the city becomes a classroom!


To be admitted to the MSc Arts & Cultural Management program, candidates have to go through an examination procedure.

The first step is screening by the Admissions Jury of:

Then, the Dean of the program will interview eligible candidates and the Admissions Jury will communicate the admission result 1-3 weeks after the interview stage.

Applicants must hold a 4-year Bachelor's degree.

An option for holders of a 3-year degree requires the acquisition of extra credits via a 4-month fast-track program.

Admissions Option 2

Design and create artistic concepts/ projects

Manage the administrative, financial, and legal aspects of a structure or cultural platform

Create the marketing and communication strategy plans for the project and design and carry out an audience development strategy

Manage relations with partners and collaborators on the project.

Program Outcome

The standard duration of the program is one year requiring the candidate to obtain 90 ECTS.

However, if the candidate is admitted with a 3-year Bachelor's degree, he or she needs to attend the 4-month fast track program in addition to the 1-year program (90 + 30 = 120 ECTS).

The tuition fees of the MSc program depend on the entry-level. ECTS: 90 (4-year Bachelor applicants), 120 (3-year + fast track applicants)

Applicants with a 4-year bachelor: €18 900 (90 ECTS)

Applicants with a 3-year bachelor: €22 250 (120 ECTS)

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Our goal is to provide students with the management and strategic thinking skills needed to succeed in this constantly evolving field.

This will enable them to meet the need for creative leaders in artistic agencies, culture networks, etc. Potential career opportunities include:

Career Opportunities

Kristen GORDON

Student Testimonials Option 1

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Founded in 1974, the Paris School of Business is a state-recognized French management school that combines academic excellence, international awareness, and professional experience. We are an international Business School with a mission to educate creative, agile, and open-minded leaders, equipped with cognitive skills developed around new emotional, collaborative, and systemic intelligences. 

MSc in Arts & Cultural Management

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Assessment methodology

Admissions

Program Outcome

Competency targets

Program Tuition Fee

Career Opportunities

Student Testimonials

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