Graduate Certificate of Business (Arts and Cultural Management)
2017 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2017 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Business (Arts and Cultural Management) |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year part-time |
| Deakin course code | M519 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
Course overview
This course provides arts leaders and managers with vital skills in managing arts and cultural organisations, facilities and programs. Students develop the ability to build relationships with audiences, and to tackle common industry challenges.
You’ll be taught by staff with extensive practical experience in management and leadership in the arts and cultural sectors. Take advantage of the opportunity to engage with industry representatives, and be exposed to the work of cutting edge practitioners.
On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are able to enter the Master or Graduate Diploma of Arts and Cultural Management.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcome | Course Learning Outcome |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Assess a broad range of specialised management approaches and their application to arts organisations. |
| Communication | Develop appropriate communication strategies and techniques in the practice of arts management. |
| Digital literacy | Employ technologies to find, use and disseminate information, concepts and theories in relation to arts management. |
| Critical thinking | Appraise and analyse information in order to understand and apply theories of arts management. |
| Problem solving | Formulate solutions to a diverse range of current and emerging arts management challenges and issues. |
| Self-management | Personalise observations of arts management practice. |
| Teamwork | Analyse the contributions made to arts management from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. |
| Global citizenship | Translate arts management theory and practice from a range of cultural and international contexts. |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Arts and Cultural Management, students attain a total of 4 credit points of core units. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Course structure
Core Units
| MMK792 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MMM790 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPA702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM722 | Unit description is currently unavailable |