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Graduate Diploma in Management (Arts and Cultural Management)

  • Graduate Diploma

Developed in consultation with industry partners, this degree equips students with the diverse business skills and knowledge required to manage successful arts and cultural organisations, programs, festivals, events and venues.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
DGAC, 024151J
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$37,700 per year / $37,700 total

About this course

Developed in consultation with industry partners, this degree equips students with the diverse business skills and knowledge required to manage successful arts and cultural organisations, programs, festivals, events and venues.

You will study the arts environment, and arts and cultural leadership and governance. As a graduate, you can rest assured that yours is a globally competitive degree that is respected internationally for its quality and relevance to industry. You will be equipped with the knowledge and experience to succeed as a leader within the arts and cultural sectors, enabling you to address the challenges of sustainability that build relationships with audiences and industry stakeholders to enhance cultural vitality.

UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) - the world's leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

Study locations

City West

Online

What you will learn

The Graduate Diploma in Management (Arts and Cultural Management) is made up of 8 courses. You will complete two courses in your specialisation: Arts Environment, and Arts and Cultural Leadership and Governance. You will also complete four Business core courses and two electives. Through these you will develop skills and expertise in areas that include:

  • Festivals and Events
  • Marketing Management
  • Arts and Cultural Audiences

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you will be well-equipped for a role in all areas of the arts and cultural sector.

You could consider roles such as gallery manager, festival director, theatre manager, artistic director, executive producer or corporate partnerships manager in settings such as:

  • museums, galleries, zoos and aquaria
  • performing arts and theatrical companies
  • arts centres and venues
  • festivals and events
  • arts funding agencies such as government arts departments and councils
  • small artist cooperatives
  • entrepreneurial companies that stage events, touring performances and exhibitions
  • government organisations
  • entertainment businesses
  • new media organisations