Master of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management: YKUTU23
Code: YKUTU23
Descriptions
DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCE AREAS OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME:
The Degree Programme for Cultural Managers (Master’s level) prepares experts in and innovators of creative economy, who are able to recognize targets for development in their field and to plan and manage processes of change. The student develops their competencies in applying business knowledge to creative economy and cultural services and combining these with an entrepreneurial, sustainable and international mindset. The entrepreneurial way of action is an ability to make decisions and anticipate changes in a flexible and creative way. The aim of the studies is to develop an understanding of the operational environments of especially creative economy and to seek sustainable business solutions to cultural and creative businesses.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY PROFILE:
A graduate with a Master’s Degree can perform duties in planning and management, as a manager of development projects and as an independent entrepreneur with the sufficient business competencies. The Degree qualifies the student for professional duties requiring a Master’s Degree.
PEDAGOGIC MODELS FOR ACTION:
Multimodal learning methods are used in the studies, which include both contact and online teaching and independent studying and assignments. Studies include development tasks, which are conneted to the student's work context. Multimodal teaching includes 2-4 contact days per month, primarily on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Multimodal teaching includes both contact and online sessions. The studies emphasize both independent study and assignments completed as distant learning. During the studies, students build up their network of expertise and learn to operate within interdisciplinary learning projects as well. A working life-based development project is an essential part of the studies.
Objective
The goal of the studies is to learn to plan, develop and manage activities and operations at cultural and creative fields. The student learns to recognize changes within business environment and learn to apply various methods, models and processes for organizational and service development, such as service design, foresight methods and development of competitive tools. The student learns to assess the potential markets of cultural services as well as to analyze the value added of entrepreneurship and business development.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 |
Autumn
2023 |
Spring
2024 |
Autumn
2024 |
1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 5. / 2024 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 |
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YKUTU23-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all) |
20 | ||||||||||||
2E00CR54 | Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
2E00CR50 | Strategic foresight | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
2E00CR56 | Research and Development Methods | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
2E00CR52 | Managing Service Design | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
YKUTU23-1002 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||
KD00CD33 | Marketing Communication Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
KD00CD31 | Management of Intellectual Capital | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
5E00CG09 | Innovation through co-creation methods | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
5E00CG65 | Circular Economy and New Business | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
YKUTU23-1003 |
To be selected from the studies of SEAMK Master programmes
(Choose ects: 10) |
0 - 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||
YKUTU23-1004 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all) |
30 | ||||||||||||
2E00CR72 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 10 | 10 | |||
Total | 60 | 55 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 10.13 | 10.13 | 10.13 | 10 | 10 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Master’s Degree studies
1 Advanced Professional Studies |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Strategic foresight |
Research and Development Methods |
Managing Service Design |
2 Free Choice Studies |
Marketing Communication Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Circular Economy and New Business |
3 Thesis |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Master of Culture and Arts competencies
1 Strategy and leadership competence
Understands the importance of strategic planning as a competitive factor for a company or organization. Applies methods and means of strategic development and identifies the needs and goals of the organization, competence and personnel management. Masters the means of defining, managing and implementing strategic goals, competencies and processes. |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Strategic foresight |
Managing Service Design |
Marketing Communication Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Master's Thesis |
2 Competence in developing work communities
Develops activities, practices and the work community in one's own field, taking into account changes in the operating and competitive environment. Considers the importance of customer orientation and multidisciplinary perspectives in the development of work communities. Utilizes the business mindset and develops and applies new practical ways of working. |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Strategic foresight |
Managing Service Design |
Marketing Communication Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Master's Thesis |
3 Research and development competence
Outlines and masters the methods of research and development and evaluates information critically and from the perspective of expertise. Outlines the goals of research and development activities and utilizes project competences, creating practical information. Masters research and development methods to the extent necessary in working life. |
Research and Development Methods |
Master's Thesis |
4 Managing creative competences
Outlines the context of creative industries from various perspectives and evaluates the usability of creativity in one's own work community. Understands the importance of innovation in the organization's operations. Masters the ways to develop and manage creative skills in one’s own work environment. |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Strategic foresight |
Managing Service Design |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022, Arene
1. Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Research and Development Methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
2. Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Strategic foresight |
Managing Service Design |
Marketing Communication Management |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
3. Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and |
Strategic foresight |
Research and Development Methods |
Marketing Communication Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
4. Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages |
Research and Development Methods |
Managing Service Design |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Master's Thesis |
5. Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Research and Development Methods |
Marketing Communication Management |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Master's Thesis |
6. Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the |
Strategic foresight |
Research and Development Methods |
Managing Service Design |
Management of Intellectual Capital |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Master's Thesis |
7. Entrepreneurial competence
promotes entrepreneurial action in their working community |
Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries |
Strategic foresight |
Managing Service Design |
Marketing Communication Management |
Innovation through co-creation methods |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Circular Economy and New Business |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
---|---|---|
YKUTU23-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose all) |
20 |
2E00CR54 | Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries | 5 |
2E00CR50 | Strategic foresight | 5 |
2E00CR56 | Research and Development Methods | 5 |
2E00CR52 | Managing Service Design | 5 |
YKUTU23-1002 |
Free Choice Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 |
KD00CD33 | Marketing Communication Management | 5 |
KD00CD31 | Management of Intellectual Capital | 5 |
5E00CG09 | Innovation through co-creation methods | 5 |
5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 |
5E00CG65 | Circular Economy and New Business | 5 |
YKUTU23-1003 |
To be selected from the studies of SEAMK Master programmes
(Choose ects: 10) |
0 - 10 |
YKUTU23-1004 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all) |
30 |
2E00CR72 | Master's Thesis | 30 |