Management in the Creative and Cultural Industries MA

Why study Management in the Creative and Cultural Industries at York?

Combine management expertise with a deep understanding of the creative economy. This course is run by the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, and supported by the School for Business and Society. You'll learn how the creative and cultural industries work, and how management, entrepreneurship, leadership and marketing techniques can be applied to them. 

Enhance your learning with a range of option modules. Bridge business strategy and creative practice. Cover topics in digital media, film production, gaming, museums and interpretation, playwriting and beyond.

Prepare for your career and develop industry links. Our Creative Industry Project Management module offers direct industry experience. You'll work to a brief set by an industry partner—conducting original research, developing and pitching your own business strategy to them. Through this module, guest masterclasses, and field trips, you’ll gain first-hand insight into industry challenges currently faced by York’s thriving network of creative businesses. 

You'll graduate ready to lead and manage teams in theatres, museums, festivals, publishing, film, and digital media.