Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Methods and Topics in Arts Management

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Arts and Philophy | Economics
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Business and Finance
Degree awarded: Laurea Magistrale in Economia e gestione dei beni culturali e dello spettacolo
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 2 years
Edition: 3Edition: 11
 
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 120

 

 

The Methods and Topics in Arts Management programme is a two-year Master of Science taught entirely in English. The programme teaches you to manage visual and performing arts projects with a global perspective.

You combine classroom learning with practical experiences—field trips, labs, and a hands-on internship or cultural research study—to build the skills needed in today’s arts and culture sectors.

 

  

Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are open! Explore more details below.

 

 

 

What makes this programme unique?
 

  • Advanced arts management courses that cover project planning, budgeting, and digital tools.
  • Field trips to museums, theatres, and design studios for real-world insights.
  • Research-methods training on cultural metrics, audience analysis, and socialnetwork mapping.
  • Design & urban-studies electives explore how arts shape public spaces and city life.
  • Internship or cultural research study to apply your learning in a professional arts setting or pursue an independent project under faculty guidance.

 

 

Student experience & outcomes
 

  • 89.3 % of graduating students are satisfied with the programme
  • 96.3 % of graduates are employed within one year of graduation

Source: Graduating Students’ Survey 2023, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

 

 

How is the programme ranked?
 

  • Top 350 globally in Business and Management Studies
  • #6 in Italy in the same subject

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan?


Milan is Italy’s centre for art, culture, and design. You will have direct access to leading museums, theatres, and galleries, as well as local organisations in the arts and entertainment sectors.

Through your internship or cultural research study, you can work with real arts institutions and creative companies. Milan’s rich programme of exhibitions, festivals, and public events also gives you many chances to see new work, meet professionals,
and build a strong network for your future career.