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Master of Culture and Arts: YKUTU21

Code: YKUTU21

Degree:
Master of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Master of Culture and Arts

Credits:
60 ects

Duration:
2 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2021

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.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 Autumn
2021
Spring
2022
Autumn
2022
Spring
2023
1. / 2021 2. / 2021 3. / 2022 4. / 2022 5. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 5. / 2023
YKUTU21-1001
Advanced Studies

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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 2 3 1 1 1 1 1
2E00CR52 Managing Service Design 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
YKUTU21-1003
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
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KD00CD53 Customer Relationship Management 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
YKUTU21-1006
To be selected from the studies of SEAMK Master programmes

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0
YKUTU21-1004
Master's Thesis

(Choose all)

30
2E00CR72 Master's Thesis 30 15 15 5 10 15 2.5 2.5 3.3 3.3 3.3 7.5 7.5
Total 60 60 15 32 28 15 0 16 16 9.43 9.43 9.43 7.5 7.5 0 0 0

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

General competencies (Master’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way

Strategic foresight
Research and Development Methods
Managing Service Design
Management of Intellectual Capital
Innovation through co-creation methods
Master's Thesis
2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values

Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries
Strategic foresight
Research and Development Methods
Managing Service Design
Marketing Communication Management
Management of Intellectual Capital
Innovation through co-creation methods
Circular Economy and New Business
Customer Relationship Management
Master's Thesis
3 Working community competence

- is able to develop the operations of a work community
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks

Research and Development Methods
Managing Service Design
Management of Intellectual Capital
Master's Thesis
4 Innovation competence

- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Strategic foresight
Managing Service Design
Marketing Communication Management
Management of Intellectual Capital
Innovation through co-creation methods
Customer Relationship Management
Master's Thesis
5 Internationalization competence

- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries
Marketing Communication Management
Circular Economy and New Business
Customer Relationship Management
Master's Thesis
6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries
Strategic foresight
Marketing Communication Management
Innovation through co-creation methods
Circular Economy and New Business
Customer Relationship Management
Master's Thesis
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Business and entrepreneurship in creative industries
Research and Development Methods
Circular Economy and New Business
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
Circular Economy and New Business
Customer Relationship Management
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
Circular Economy and New Business
Customer Relationship Management
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

Code Name Credits (cr)
YKUTU21-1001
Advanced 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
YKUTU21-1003
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
5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business 5
KD00CD53 Customer Relationship Management 5
YKUTU21-1006
To be selected from the studies of SEAMK Master programmes

(Choose all)

0
YKUTU21-1004
Master's Thesis

(Choose all)

30
2E00CR72 Master's Thesis 30