MSc Arts & Cultural Management in detail
The MSc in Arts & Cultural Management of Paris School of Business, delivered in partnership with IESA Arts & Culture, prepares professionals to design, manage, and develop projects across the arts and cultural sectors.
The program combines cultural management, art history and economics, law, project financing, exhibition curation, and cultural entrepreneurship.
In Paris, students benefit from being at the heart of a major artistic and cultural ecosystem, developing dual expertise in management and culture to address the challenges faced by institutions, businesses, and key stakeholders across the sector.
What official recognition does the MSc have?
The MSc is accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. The program also benefits from the School's triple international accreditation: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
*Awarded by ECAD Consultants – IESA ART & CULTURE, NSF 134g, Level 7, registered in the RNCP under number 42330 by decision of the Director General of France Compétences dated 29/05/2026
Why choose the MSc in Arts & Cultural Management?
Dual Expertise in Management & Culture
The MSc combines the skills required to manage cultural projects with an in-depth understanding of the arts sector.
Art history and economics, law, financing, CSR, and entrepreneurship enable students to understand the specificities of the cultural industry and develop projects tailored to its challenges.
A Program in Partnership with IESA Arts & Culture
Delivered in partnership with IESA Arts & Culture, the program combines Paris School of Business’s management expertise with a specialized approach to the arts and culture.
Students benefit from a multidisciplinary education that enables them to develop their strategic vision, creativity, and in-depth knowledge of the sector.
Immersion in the Heart of the Art Ecosystem
Through a practice-based approach, students develop their skills through projects, art market visits, exhibition curation, and hands-on experiences.
Studying in Paris also allows students to engage with a particularly rich and international cultural ecosystem.
“This program enables students to combine their passion for art and culture with strong management skills. Through a hands-on and multidisciplinary approach, they develop their creativity, critical thinking, and ability to conceive and manage meaningful cultural projects.”
Judith LAVAGNA
Head of MSc
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diplomas
One MSc of Paris School of Business and one MBA of IESA Arts & Culture
MSc in Arts & Cultural Management Program (2026/27)
The number of teaching hours is 665h.
- Contemporary Art History
- Intellectual Property Law
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Cultural Management
- Critical Analysis of the Media
- Economics of the Art Market and Data Analytics
- Museum, Art & Heritage: Preservation, Law and Policy
- Mounting/Curating Exhibitions
- Financing Cultural Projects & Cultural Economics
- Cultural Entrepreneurship
- Commenting on Artworks / Metaverse
- International Business Strategy
- International Economics
- International Marketing
- International Finance
- Global Leadership and Management
- International Law and Business
- Capstone Methodology
- Business Game
- Innovation Challenge
- French Language Module
- Career Management
- Research Methodology Quantitative
- Research Methodology Qualitative
- Blue Ocean Strategy: Beyond Competing
- Innovation and Design Thinking
- Project and Change Management
- Corporate Branding & HR Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Market Entry Strategies
A mandatory four-month internship complements the program, giving students the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional environment.
What to do after the MSc in Arts & Cultural Management?
Professional integration
Upon completion of the MSc in Arts & Cultural Management, graduates can pursue careers in the management and development of artistic and cultural projects within museums, galleries, cultural institutions, foundations, agencies, companies, and event organizations.
- Cultural Project Manager
- Cultural Production Coordinator
- Curator / Exhibition Curator
- Art Project Manager
- Artist Manager
- Cultural Partnerships Manager
- Cultural Events Manager
- Cultural Development Manager
- Cultural Strategy Consultant
- Art Market Specialist
- Data Management Officer
The school does not offer any track beyond graduation from this program.
Testimony
I chose this program because it’s one of the few Masters focusing on arts. I saw the opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge in this area. The program offers courses and seminars allowing students to meet industry professionals and personally, which has helped me in my career.
This MSc gave me the tools and connections needed to achieve my dream of creating my own cultural motion design company: Movies in Motion. The project is iPad-based, via which people immerge themselves in the city like in a treasure hunt. These guided tours are a fun combination of technologies, videos, and games. Those tours are specially conceived to create funny educative experiences, easy to reach and meaningful.
Kristen GORDON
MSc Arts & Cultural Management
How to join the MSc in Arts & Cultural Management?
The admission process for the Paris School of Business MSc in Data Management consists of an application review, and an individual interview. Applications are submitted directly through Paris School of Business,
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Apply
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Application Review
The Paris School of Business admissions committee carefully reviews your application.
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Individual Interview
You will attend a motivation interview either in person or remotely to validate your admission.
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