Master in Creative Project Management
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Mar 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Introduction
The Creative Project Management master’s programme at the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy is the perfect choice for modern creative leaders seeking expertise in management and administration.
- Holistic approach: The programme takes a holistic approach to creative project management, with a curriculum that aligns seamlessly with a project's natural life cycle. Each subject and task is strategically integrated to support your final project.
- Highly practical: Gain hands-on experience by managing actual creative projects (including your own) and putting your skills to the test in real-world scenarios.
- Flexibility: The one-year programme offers online modules, allowing you to complete most of the programme online while continuing your professional career. Join your classmates and faculty for a fast-paced residential week in spring to get the most out of your experience.
- Expert faculty and industry connections: Benefit from our faculty's expertise and industry connections, providing you with invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and potential mentorship from seasoned professionals.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Experience the reality of creative project management through multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration. Diverse skills and perspectives converge to ensure project success.
- Mentor-supported: We provide thesis supervisor matchmaking. A seasoned expert will work with you throughout the programme, helping you make your dream project a reality.
- Self-paced modular option: Take the micro degree path and work towards a master’s degree at your own pace. Complete all three micro degrees and the capstone project to receive your degree.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
2 tuition waivers for all citizenships.
Curriculum
Modules
- Creativity and self-development
- Project management in creative entrepreneurship
- Team management and leadership
- Master's project
Rankings
The University of Tartu belongs to the top 350 universities in the world.
Program Outcome
What will you learn?
In this program, you can expect to develop specific expertise and competencies that are crucial in the world of creative project management.
Firstly, you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to independently lead the implementation of creative projects, guiding them from their initial concepts to successful completion. This hands-on experience will prepare you to take charge of your projects effectively.
Moreover, you'll also learn how to establish and operate a creative company, a valuable skillset that includes a deep understanding of financial management principles. This knowledge will enable you to navigate the business side of the creative industry confidently.
In a globalized world, the ability to manage multicultural and virtual teams is invaluable. You will acquire the skills necessary to lead diverse teams of creative individuals, taking into consideration their unique characteristics and working effectively across borders and cultures.
Additionally, you will develop the capability to analyze culture, comprehend the role of the creative sector in society, and remain aware of emerging trends in the industry. This broader perspective will help you make informed decisions and stay ahead of industry developments.
Your competence will extend to evaluating and analyzing project potential effectively while adapting to changes and challenges that may arise during your career. This adaptability is a critical skill in the ever-evolving creative landscape.
Finally, you will obtain various general-purpose skills, including effective oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, responsibility, initiative, leadership, and teamwork skills. These foundational skills will serve you well in any career path you choose to pursue.
These learning outcomes are carefully designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of creative project management, setting you on a path toward a successful and fulfilling career.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the master's program in Creative Project Management, you will be well-prepared to embark on a promising career path. You will have the opportunity to:
- Launch a creative venture: Turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality by launching your own creative company. Our program will equip you with the insights and knowledge necessary to bring your innovative ideas to market with confidence
- Lead cultural projects: Develop expertise in managing a wide range of cultural projects, spanning public institutions, third-sector organizations, and the private sector. You will be fully prepared to assume leadership roles and make a meaningful impact in these diverse settings
Join the programme and prepare to be a driving force in the creative world!
Facilities
Why study at University of Tartu
- Holistic approach: The programme takes a holistic approach to creative project management, with a curriculum that aligns seamlessly with a project's natural life cycle. Each subject and task is strategically integrated to support your final project
- Practical experience: Gain hands-on experience by managing actual creative projects and putting your skills to the test in real-world scenarios
- Flexibility: The one-year programme offers online modules, allowing you to complete half of the programme online while continuing your professional career
- Expert faculty and industry connections: Benefit from our faculty's expertise and industry connections, providing you with invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and potential mentorship from seasoned professionals
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Experience the reality of creative project management through multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration. Diverse skills and perspectives converge to ensure project success.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.