Master of Arts Management at AUT University, Auckland, NZ

Programme Code: AK1300
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration:  1 year full time / 2 years part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 28 February 2011
Application deadline: 31 January 2011
Late applications may be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MAM requires an honours degree or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant discipline with applicants able to demonstrate communication skills and professional commitment. 
Special entry may be considered for applicants with an undergraduate degree plus evidence of appropriate professional or work experience.
 
Direct contact: Postgraduate Programme Administrator
Champa De
Tel: 921 9999 X 8090
Email: cde@aut.ac.nz

 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MAM prepares students for careers in the arts, cultural and entertainment sectors and includes leadership and management for these sectors.

The programme covers aspects such as:

• Organisational and operational jobs in the arts
• Facilitation and leadership
• Communication to artists, sponsors, government and the public
• Budgeting
• Delivering experiences through art and culture to institutions and the community.

MAM is built around core papers with additional electives offering weekly classes, practical projects such as fieldwork or case studies, occasional weekend seminars, formal assignments and guest speakers. 

You will immerse yourself in contemporary theoretical readings, practice critical thinking, and be involved in external professional practice.

This programme would ideally suit you if you have a creative practice background or cultural industry experience.

ARTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• administrator
• advisor
• curator
• director
• event / project management
• policy consultant
• writer