COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Arts and Cultural Management major prepares students for careers at the intersection of business and the arts, providing the knowledge and skills needed to lead, manage, and promote creative organizations. Students explore diverse areas of the cultural sector, including music, theatre, dance, art galleries, museums, heritage conservation, and the literary arts, gaining both theoretical understanding and practical expertise. The program emphasizes leadership, project management, and organizational development, equipping students to enhance the creative capacity of organizations or advance their own artistic careers. Through community-engaged learning and work-integrated experiences, students develop hands-on skills in audience and resource development, human resources, publicity, media relations, and applied project management, preparing them to address real-world challenges in the arts sector. The curriculum also includes courses in business practices, cultural policy, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary electives, enabling students to combine creative insight with strategic thinking and professional competence. Graduates leave the program with a strong foundation in both artistic practice and management, ready to pursue careers in arts administration, cultural programming, event management, heritage and museum sectors, and other areas where creative vision meets organizational leadership. This major cultivates adaptable, innovative professionals who can thrive in the dynamic and evolving cultural landscape.