Workshop in production management

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onceived and organized by Accademia Teatro alla Scala in collaboration with the POLIMI – Graduate School of Management and the Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa, the Master in Performing Arts Management aims to give young professionals a global perspective on the world of the performing arts, in order to couple cultural and artistic knowledge with economic and managerial skills.
The course is completed with a guaranteed internship for each student at an internationally acclaimed cultural institution.

HIGHLIGHTS

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PLACEMENT

More than the 90% of the 2017- 2018 students is employed in the performing arts field within about a year from the graduation.

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LIFE EXPERIENCE

Throughout our network of cultural institutions, students have the unique opportunity to live the cultural offer of Milan.

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TEATRO ALLA SCALA

The strong bond with La Scala gives our students the incredible opportunity to take part into a cultural institution known worldwide.

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LEARNING BY DOING

Theoretical and practical lectures in which the students exercise on case histories, best practices and role plays.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Students are constantly supervised and oriented by professional tutors during the coursework and the internships.

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GUARANTEED INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Students have the chance to intern 3 to 6 months into some of the most renowned cultural institutions of the world.

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NETWORK

Thanks to international lecturers and experts from renowned cultural institutions, our students have the opportunity to learn the specificities of the Performing Arts sector on a global level..

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RECAP 2023-25

Program modules
Economics & Management
- Economic sustainability and performance management
- Management and innovation for the performing arts
- Human resources and corporate organizations

Production
- Festivals as production models
- Tour management intensive
- Orchestra management intensive
- Dance management intensive
- Supply chain management for the performing arts

Marketing & Communication
- Performing arts marketing
- Communication for the performing arts
- Field project in collaboration with Piccolo Teatro

Development
- Fundraising and sponsoring for the performing arts

Present & future perspectives
- Cultural policies, community engagement and education
- Focus on the US
- Emerging markets

Administration
- Law and performing arts
- Artistic administration intensive

History of Performing Arts
- History of music
- History of dance

Professional Growth
- Team building and negotiation skills
- Arts and crafts in the performing arts  
Length and attendance
20 months, from November 2023 to June 2025.
The attendance is mandatory and full time.
Admission requisites
The age limit for admission to the Master is 35 years old.

Profile:
- Candidates with a B.A. or equivalent who wish to pursue a career in the performing arts or cultural sector;
- candidates with formal music, arts or dance education who wish to acquire managerial and organizational skills;
- candidates without a formal degree who have a minimum of 3 to 5 years working experience in any field and wish to pursue a career change.

General knowledge of the non-profit sector would be advantageous.

English is mandatory (Upper intermediate or above); a fair knowledge of Italian is required as well. English and Italian prep courses will be available on requiest (not included in the tuition fee).
Application deadlines and selection rounds
•7th February 2023 → 14th February 2023
• 9th March 2023 → 16th March 2023
• 26th April 2023 → 3rd May 2023
• 23rd May 2023 → 30th May 2023
• 13th June 2023 → 20th June 2023
• 12th July 2023 → 19th July 2023
• 14th September 2023 → 21st September 2023
• 5th October 2023 → 12th October 2023

Due to the large number of applicants, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Scholarships
There are some scholarships available for Italian and International students.

- "Spina" Scholarship: Gianluca Spina Association is assigning 3 partial scholarships to admitted candidates. Clic here to download the full announcement.
- MAECI Scholarship: the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers a maximum of 9 scholarships/grants, for six months, which will be awarded to a maximum of 9 (nine) International students. Download here the full announcement.

Deadline for EU citizens: October 5, 2023

Deadline for Extra-EU citizens: September 14, 2023

How to apply

Click on "Apply now" and follow all the instructions.

Please note that you will have to attach:
  • your cv;
  • motivation letter;
  • 2 recomendation letters;
  • passport;
  • certification of studies;
  • proof of payment of the application fee (€ 80);
  • English certificate.

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