This course gives an introduction to management in the cultural field in Europe. You study theories and practices that demonstrate the value of management for the arts. The life of established arts organisations depends on the right strategic financial and organisational decisions. Also, art managers need organisational and innovation skills to keep their businesses running. Managing the arts asks for insight in the typical characteristics of cultural and creative organisations, in creative processes, in dealing with cultural identity and target groups.

Period
21-07-2014 - 01-08-2014 (2 weeks)

Target group
Students with a warm interest in the arts and an affinity for management in the cultural field. a. Students in humanities; art students.b. Management students who want to discover a new dimension of their profession in the cultural field.

Course aim
After this course students will have a global insight in basic theories in arts management theory and practice. They will visit Dutch arts organisations, and gain a new insight in how things work behind the scenes. Students who have their own art practice will have gained management know-how and skills



Credits
3.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 1185[Convert to USD] 1185 - Course + course materials + housing

Course leader
Rene Kooyman International Research Fellow, Financial Management & Entrepreneurship Development

Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400