Economics and management of art, culture and entertainment

In relation to the educational path, its objectives are achieved through the performance of training activities articulated in specific macro-areas of knowledge that also include integrated teaching between the economic-business teaching component and the more humanistic one: specifically, the courses taught by the professors of the Faculty of Economics are flanked by
some courses integrated between the professors of the same Faculty of Economics and those of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. The presence of professors from different backgrounds, many of whom coming directly from the professional world of cultural companies and entertainment, represents one of the most qualifying points of the graduate degree programme.
The theoretical and applicative training - of an exquisitely managerial nature - is carried out within a broader theoretical framework that also includes many aspects of cultural and philosophical derivation, always according to a concrete approach oriented towards solving real, relevant and current problems typical of the sector.
Furthermore, as part of the Graduate Degree in Economics and Management of Art, Culture and Entertainment, after a common path, it is possible for the student to further deepen one of the following specific areas of knowledge (and professional use):

• the area of knowledge and skills related to the management of museums and exhibition spaces;
• the area of knowledge and skills related to the management of companies and events of the performing arts.

Students enroled in the Graduate Degree in Economics and Management of Art, Culture and Entertainment, profile in Methods and Topics in Arts Management – MaTAM, have the opportunity to access a profile reserved to double degrees: Graduate Degree in Economics and Management of Art, Culture and Entertainment (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) and HSE Saint – Petersburg, Master of Science in Arts and Culture Management.
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The proposed educational path is carried out through frontal lessons integrated with tutoring activities. To this end, interactive teaching methods are extensively used: exercises, workshops, seminars, discussion of cases, analysis of current issues, meetings with entrepreneurs, managers and consultants in the sector (including foreigners); supplementary courses, simulations, company checkups and other forms of teaching aimed at the development of the student's personal analytical and critical synthesis skills.
The courses end with an assessment test. This may also apply to other supplementary forms of teaching for which suitability may also be required.
The didactic path includes the constant use of online platforms where the student can find the supplementary teaching material and all the further references and contacts for the in-depth study of the content of the courses and for the preparation of exams.

The organisation in curricula distinguishes different specialisation paths, with particular attention to museums and exhibition spaces, companies and entertainment events, while maintaining in common the acquisition of skills related to business management and sector legislation. Each curriculum provides for the achievement of the general objectives set out above through a more precise and precise analysis of markets and companies that differ significantly from each other in the broader sector of cultural heritage and activities.

In addition, an English-language profile 'Methods and Topics in Arts Management' (MaTAM) has been activated with the aim of providing students with a strongly international preparation on the subject of visual and performing arts management.