Programme highlights
The programme focuses on a broad creative industries curriculum so students can discover creative industries as a whole. This approach allows students to fully understand value creation in the creative industries, and to develop their careers from one sub-sector to another.
Get the best out of our arts, culture and creative organisations management. France is unique in its wealth of cultural heritage and its lively creative sector. This country famed for its “cultural exception” supports a wide diversity of productions ; culture is not considered as a mere commodity. France identifies a unique notion of artistic, cultural and creative goods which distinguishes them worldwide.
What our students say:
"The main asset of this programme is that it is in the heart of Paris studying the French market from a creative and managerial perspective."
The programme is managed by the Creative Industries Culture Research Centre. It produces and shares knowledge about the management of creative industries and culture. From prestigious arts institutions to small dynamic creative firms, the programme gathers a lot of partners from the arts, culture and creative industries. They share current practices within courses. These professionals guarantee a high quality of contextual learning and networking to access the market. Their expertise extends to all areas of management: creation and artistic direction, strategy, marketing, communication, studies, project management, team management...
Creativity is born of diversity. This Master of Science is made up of a group of students, both French and international (50% of International students), with very different profiles (both managerial and artistic).
Sample profiles
- Kaitlyn, American student in art history
- Irene, French student in luxury management
- Abhishek, Indian student of psychology and DJ, passionate about music
- Mehdi, Moroccan management student interested in video games and fashion
Teaching is immersive, it draws on research expertise, but also has strong links with professionals, using methods such as on-site courses in arts, culture and creative organisations, workshops with many brand names (Musée National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet, Hermès, Tik Tok, …), study trips and projects for organisations in the creative field (Creative France and London).
During the month of January, international experts in Arts and Creative Industries Management deliver a comparative management seminar on the specificity of each country: USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, UK, China, India, Japan, Middle East, Senegal,...
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WHY STUDY FOR AN MSC ARTS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT AT KEDGE?
Immersive pedagogy is at the heart of the MSc Arts & Creative Industries Management at KEDGE Arts School. This postgraduate programme combines academic teaching, professional experience and hands-on learning within leading French cultural and creative organisations. Students develop practical skills, industry knowledge and international perspectives that strengthen their career opportunities in arts and creative industries management.
• Onsite Courses: Students attend courses and workshops at prestigious Parisian cultural institutions such as the Louvre Museum, Centre Pompidou and Paris Opéra. These immersive experiences provide practical insights into cultural management, artistic production and creative industries.
• Study Trips: Throughout the academic year, students participate in study trips across regions including Provence, Normandy, Côte d’Azur and New Aquitaine. These experiences allow students to explore sectors such as art, heritage, fashion, music, cinema, tourism and creative entrepreneurship.
• Masterclasses and Professional Networking: Students regularly interact with artists, managers, researchers and professionals from the creative industries through masterclasses, conferences and networking events organised on the Paris campus and within partner organisations.
• Learning by Doing: The programme emphasises project-based learning through artistic, cultural and managerial projects developed with partner organisations. Students work on communication strategies, digital projects, audience development and innovation initiatives in the cultural sector.
• International Seminar: Every January, international experts deliver seminars exploring creative industries management practices across different countries and cultural environments including the USA, Canada, Italy, China and Japan.
Taught entirely in English at KEDGE Business School’s Paris campus, this one-year MSc programme is designed for students holding a four-year degree who wish to build an international career in arts, culture and creative industries management.
For admission requirements, programme details and application information, please visit the dedicated admission page and apply to join one of France’s leading postgraduate programmes in arts and creative industries management.
STUDY EXPERIENCE, COURSES AND LEARNING APPROACH
The MSc Arts & Creative Industries Management is a postgraduate programme designed to provide students with an immersive academic and professional learning experience in the fields of art, culture and creative industries management.
Throughout the academic year, students follow specialised courses covering cultural management, creative strategy, project management, communication, marketing, digital industries and entrepreneurship. The programme combines academic teaching with practical applications through workshops, onsite learning, case studies and collaborative projects with organisations from the creative sector.
Students develop managerial, analytical and creative skills while exploring the economic, social and cultural transformations shaping the creative industries worldwide. The learning experience is enriched through interactions with faculty members, researchers, artists and professionals working across different creative fields.
Delivered entirely in English at KEDGE Business School’s Paris campus, this master’s programme follows international university standards and prepares students for careers in arts, culture and creative industries management.
STUDY ARTS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT IN PARIS
The MSc Arts & Creative Industries Management is delivered on KEDGE’s Paris campus, offering students access to one of the world’s leading cultural and creative capitals. Paris is home to internationally recognised museums, art institutions, creative organisations, luxury brands and cultural companies shaping global creative industries.
Studying at KEDGE Business School allows students to benefit from a dynamic academic environment connected to professionals, artists and organisations involved in art, culture, fashion, design, media and entertainment. Students also gain access to networking opportunities, conferences, exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year.
The Paris campus provides an international learning environment designed to support students preparing for careers in creative industries management and cultural organisations.
ADMISSION, REQUIREMENTS AND FUNDING
The MSc Arts & Creative Industries Management is open to candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in management, arts, culture, communication, social sciences or related subjects.
Applicants are selected based on their academic background, creative interests, professional objectives and motivation to study arts and creative industries management in an international environment. The admission process includes an application review and an interview conducted in English.
KEDGE Business School offers different funding solutions and student support services to help candidates finance their studies and prepare for successful international careers in arts, culture and creative industries management.
