Master in Management for the Creative Industries

The Master Program in Enterprise Management for Creative Industries is a dynamic and comprehensive initiative that recognizes the intrinsic connection between culture, arts, and creative industries. In collaboration with Católica Porto Business School, this program, offered by SoA, is designed to equip students with a diverse set of skills essential for success in the evolving landscape of creative sectors. Our curriculum is carefully crafted to bridge the gap between the cultural and creative realms and traditional business practices, fostering the development of interdisciplinary skills crucial for innovation.

Our primary objective is to cultivate creativity as a valuable intangible asset, acknowledging its pivotal role as an economic and social catalyst. By integrating financial, legal, and operational management knowledge specific to the creative sector, we aim to produce specialists capable of navigating the intricacies of the industry. Through a unique blend of cultural, arts, entrepreneurial, and business skills, our program empowers students to contribute meaningfully to the creative landscape.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of international cultural practices and their profound impact on the development of creative industries. Moreover, the program emphasizes enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and socio-cultural impact in cultural and creative projects. We are committed to building a critical mass of individuals proficient in analyzing the creative industries sector from a business perspective.

Program Highlights:

Innovative Curriculum: Our program is crafted to equip you with a unique blend of financial, legal, and operational management knowledge tailored for the creative sector. We emphasize interdisciplinary skills, fostering a comprehensive understanding of cultural practices and their impact on the development of creative industries.

Cultural and Economic Integration: Explore the symbiotic relationship between culture, the arts, and creativity, recognizing them as essential drivers of economic and social progress. Gain insights into generating wealth and employment by harnessing creativity as a powerful intangible asset.

Multilingual Experience: Immerse yourself in a multicultural learning environment with courses conducted in both Portuguese and English, enhancing your language proficiency and preparing you for a globalized creative landscape.

School of Arts Advantage:

Holistic Arts Education: Join the vibrant community of the School of Arts, where artistic development meets technological prowess and humanistic education. With over 500 students and a diverse array of degrees, we provide a rich tapestry of curricular options in Animation, Cinema, Creative Industries, Curatorial Studies, Heritage, Conservation and Restoration, New Media Art, Photography, Sound, and Music.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access cutting-edge film equipment and engage with a distinguished faculty comprising renowned film professionals, critics, and theorists. Benefit from our intensive cultural program, featuring masterclasses, workshops, residencies, and seminars with acclaimed artists and researchers.

Research Centers: Leverage the resources of our three Research Centers – CITAR, CCD, and CCR – supported by ongoing projects and the esteemed Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). Immerse yourself in an intellectually stimulating environment, constantly challenged and motivated in your artistic practice.

Embark on a journey where creativity meets enterprise, and join us in shaping the future of the creative industries. Unleash your potential, develop invaluable skills, and become a catalyst for positive change in the evolving landscape of cultural and creative endeavors. Apply now to be a part of this transformative Master's Program!