Master of Arts in Responsible Arts Management
The M.A. in Responsible Arts Management (MARAM) is a 12-month program created in partnership with SDA Bocconi School of Management designed to provide both a practical and theoretical preparation for change-makers, future leaders and the next generation of art professionals. Through a rigorous curriculum and multicultural experience, the program strives towards preparing leaders for today’s international arts and heritage environment.
The program is divided into a Common Core and the Responsible Arts Management and Cultural Heritage dedicated Learning Portfolio. The participative and collaborative curriculum of the Common Core is designed to provide students with a strong background in leadership, marketing, finance, project management, and other elements of business through the lens of sustainability, ethics and responsible management.The dedicated Learning Portfolio includes selected sessions and classes, experiential learning through travel and project-based work, consisting in the modules below.
Program of Study (45 Credits)
Core Courses
| MGT 500 | Leadership Development through Action Learning | 3 |
| MGT 510 | International Management | 2 |
| MGT 511 | Digital Transformation Strategies | 2 |
| MGT 525 | Innovation and Project Management | 4 |
| MGT 530 | Challenges in the New Global Marketplace | 3 |
| MGT 531 | Global Issues and Responsible Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 535 | International Business Economics | 2 |
| MGT 538 | Reporting with Purpose | 2 |
| MGT 545 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
| MGT 550 | Innovation and Design Thinking | 3 |
| MGT 554 | Organization Evolution and Design | 2 |
| MGT 562 | Responsible Sales Strategies | 1 |
| MGT 604 | Capstone Learning ePortfolio | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Concentration
Module 1: Consulting Management for the Arts. Introducing students to the consulting profession, techniques and methods - in Mumbai, India. (One week.)
Module 2: Performing and Visual Arts Management. Analyzing future trends and organizations working in the performing arts field - in New Delhi, India. (Ten days.)
Module 3: International Arts Production. Observing different cultural institutions engaged in the protection, enhancement and conservation of heritage - in Beijing, China. (Five days.)
Module 4: Heritage Management. Focusing on the opportunities and reality of art management and administration - in Milan with the IPAM Study Tour, Italy. (Ten days.)
Project-based Learning, Internship, Final Project