KEDGE Business School MSc Arts and Creative Industries Management

The cultural and creative sector includes a wide range of activities, characterised by specific strategic aspects and an increasingly strong hybridisation. It is now flourishing and defining a new aesthetic, entrepreneurial and cosmopolitan capitalism.

Since 2004, thanks to the expertise of the Creative Industries Culture Research Centre KEDGE enables its students to specialise in management of the arts, culture and creative industries, first in a specialised course in the Programme Grande Ecole, and now in this MSc. Since 2021, KEDGE has created an Institute for Arts & Creative Industries Management Expertise: KEDGE Arts School.

Curriculum (courses, subject modules)

Arts Manager skills

• Creation & creativity
• Politics & cultural economics
• Arts & creative industries strategic management
• Arts & creative industries marketing
• Arts & creative industries management

Expertise skills

• Arts & heritage management
• Performing arts management
• Cultural industries management
• Creative services management
• Taste industries management
• Leisure management

Experiential skills

• International seminar
• Masterclasses
• Workshops
• Professional tools
• Study trips (Creative France & Creative London)
• Reverse pedagogy

FINAL DISSERTATION and SIX-MONTH INTERNSHIP in the Arts & Creative Industries field

Admission conditions

Required diploma(s) :

• Bachelor

Tuition & Fees

Between 22500 and 32000 €

Short Track (4 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: M1 completed, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4), or an equivalent of 240 ECTS credits,

- Level of English : TOEIC (785) / TOEFL IBT (79) / IELTS (6) / Cambridge First (160) (B2) / Cambridge Advanced (180) (B2) / Duolingo (105) / PT Pearson (50) / Linguaskill (169) - exemption for native English speakers or applicants with at least one year of work experience in an English-speaking country. 

Long Track (3 years + of higher education):

- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,

- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.

Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.

• Other pre-requisites

Meeting the programme’s minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry as other factors are taken into account when the jury makes their decision: suitability for the course / previous training in Arts, History, Cinema, Media, Luxury, Management / proficiency in oral English / relevant experience / soft skills / serious interest in Arts & Creative Industries

Employment opportunities & career impact

Average time for obtaining the first job offer : 90% of graduates find a job within 6 months after graduation

Employment opportunities :

Current developments in creative industries have led to the emergence of new careers. Students find highly attractive and selective jobs in management and marketing in the field. France is world famous for its excellence in arts, heritage, culture, cinema, gastronomy, wine, fashion, luxury and tourism. This creative atmosphere has brought out the talent of hundreds of legendary figures.

Nowadays, innovative managers trained in France work all over the world, and are in demand for their specific expertise and skills.

CAREER PROSPECTS

- Production: Producer, Buyer, Director, etc.

- Management and Strategic development: Director, Entrepreneur, Consultant, Development project manager, business Developer, etc. 

- Marketing: Marketing Director, brand Manager, product Manager, sales Manager, partnership and sponsorship Manager, fundraising, digital project Manager, etc.

- Communication: Communication Director, events Manager, press Relations Manager, advertising Manager, brand content Manager, social media Manager, etc. 

Faculty profiles

Our faculty consists of 192 permanent professors, across 5 academic departments. They are involved in all our educational programmes, our centres of excellence and expertise, business chairs, research projects as well as supporting our students, being involved in our territories and with our partners. KEDGE's faculty invests in education and plays an active role within the academic community.

Campus facilities & Student Life

In the heart of Paris, KEDGE Paris campus champions innovation and entrepreneurship, seamlessly connecting academia with industry. With a strong emphasis on adaptability and connectivity, it offers a wide array of academic programmes and collaborates closely with leading companies, providing invaluable practical experiences for students.

Outstanding facilities

Located in the heart of Paris within the Lumière Building, KEDGE Paris serves as a vibrant business hub. Spanning 6,400m² across two floors, the campus features two interconnected wings surrounding a central atrium. Beyond its functional layout, the campus embodies adaptability and versatility, prioritising entrepreneurship as its core philosophy. Its four guiding principles—adaptability, versatility, connectivity, and user-centric design—aim to redefine the student experience. Moreover, KEDGE shares its facilities with prominent entities such as Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale, and the Ministry of the Interior, enhancing collaborative opportunities. The campus focuses on executive education programmes as well as a portfolio of MS and MSc degrees, featuring outstanding facilities:

• Various catering areas, including multiple company restaurants
• Sports facilities
• A friendly environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (National Library of France), easily accessible by public transport and offering a wide range of accommodation options
• A large co-working area designed to enhance collaboration between students and staff, with adaptable rooms that can accommodate between 40 and 200 students
• An enhanced digital experience, featuring immersive rooms for practical case studies and a giant screen that continuously streams classes or conferences from the school’s other sites