MSc in Cultural & Arts Management

The MSc in Cultural & Arts Management aims to prepare passionate, versatile, autonomous and open-minded managers for management careers in the creative and artistic sector: public or private arts organizations, performing arts, visual arts and creative industries, with an understanding of the sector's diverse challenges and opportunities.

The program is organized around three areas of expertise skills:

• Understanding the challenges and of the sector
• Management and administration applied to the field of art and culture

1st year of compulsory education in Nantes.

• Developing strategies for the businesses and implementing an innovative, entrepreneurial approaches
• Developing and implementeing marketing strategies (particularly based on user behavior)
• Managing business activities and assessing the financial performance of businesses and the associated risks
• Managing projects and teams in an international context
• Managing energy and social change
• Directing management activities in specific professional fields (Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Energy and Social Transition, Communication, etc.)

The program is based on alternating theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning) using business simulations, case studies and interactive lessons.

Continuous monitoring, Examens sur table, Final dissertation

• Theoretical Courses 
• Case Studies
• Practical Exercises
• Group Projects

• CV and Cover Letter in English
• Copies of undergraduate degree transcripts
• Undergraduate Degree Diploma
• English language test results less than 2 years old (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
• Copy of identification (passport or ID card)

Up to 3 weeks

Admissions are open until June 2027, but may close early if class is full. Due to the limited number of seats available, candidates are strongly advised to apply before the Early Application deadline of January 31st, 2027.

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1 Year - 19 900€
2 Years - 29 800€

Service Fees: An Investment in Student Quality of Life
In addition to tuition, students are required to pay mandatory service fees of €500 per academic year upon entry into the program. These fees do not apply to scholarship students or apprentices.

Service fees help finance the activities, infrastructure, and services provided to you by Student Life Department. The goal is to promote your well-being, health, and inclusion, support your involvement in student organizations, and assist you with housing and financing.

Comprehensive support to help you get the most out of your student experience!

This MSc provides all the skills for a successful professional integration. After a few years of professional experience, some graduates may choose to develop expertise based on research through our DBA program. They can also take specialized modules or explore new areas of expertise throughout their professional lives by participating in training programs from our continuous education offerings.

Management positions in the cultural, artistic and creative sectors:

• Management in the Creative and Artistic SectorManagement in the Cultural, Artistic and Creative Industries Sector
• Creative and Arts Management: Arts Organizations (Public and Private), Performing Arts, Visual Arts
• Cultural Management: Museums, Theatres, Festivals and Live Performances, Recordings, Video Games, Music and Cinema
• Producer
• Post-production managers
• International Sales and Distribution
• Reservation Management: Arts Organizations (Public and Private), Performing Arts, Visual Arts
• Cultural Management: Museums, Theatres, Festivals and Live Performances, Recordings, Video Games, Music and Cinema
• Executive Producer
• Post Production Manager
• International Sales and Distribution

• Degree recognition: Grade Master, Visé BAC+5
• N°RNCP: 42674
• RNCP title: RNCP Title : Niveau 7 - Diplôme d’Études Supérieures en Management Global
• Graduation level: Master of science
• Number of ECTS credits: 120