The business of art and culture

Max Magain - No Strings Attached 2000 Cast bronze, timber, steel, fabric Image courtesy Metalworks Exhibition The Arts Centre Port Norlunga Curator Leeza Peters Photographer Sam Noona

The Graduate Diploma in Management (Arts and Cultural Management) is the core program in Arts Management. It is designed to provide the fundamental elements, skills and knowledge vital for arts and cultural managers in all sectors. Areas covered include arts environment, arts law, arts management, arts development, marketing, finance, strategic management, people management, grant writing, managing boards, leadership in the arts, introduction to cultural policy, business planning and other contemporary management issues.

The Masters program builds on this foundation and provides for advanced studies and experience in executing research projects in areas relevant to the field of arts and cultural management, to reflect the diverse interests of graduates in this field. Alternatively, Masters students have the opportunity to undertake elective courses in other areas of management such as tourism management, event management, urban and regional planning, entrepreneurship, project management and human resource management.  

Courses are taught by both specialist academics and leading industry professionals, all with substantial experience in the arts and cultural sectors. Drawing on current international research and industry knowledge, the courses are designed to be relevant, practical and useful for current and future managers within the Arts and Culture industry.