MPAM – Master in Performing Arts Management
A master for performing arts management professionals
Conceived and organized by Accademia Teatro alla Scala in collaboration with the MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business and the Piccolo Teatro di Milano – Teatro d’Europa, the Master in Performing Arts Management promotes stage arts as a fundamental social, political and economic asset, and live performances as a means for conserving and passing on to future generations a people’s cultural heritage and identity. The Master’s program is designed to prepare global professionals who can bring a solid cultural and artistic background coupled with economic and managerial skills to the production of stage performances, with a particular focus on Europe, North America and emerging markets.
Centering the development of each individual student, the curriculum features an organically structured set of complementary and interdependent modules and activities.
Location: Milan
Language: English
Format: Full-time
Course start : November
Lenght: 20 months
Required degree: 3-year Bachelor or equivalent
Cost: € 18.300
Admission Office:
ipa@mip.polimi.it
WHY CHOOSE US
“The Master in Performing Arts Management can play a fundamental role in creating the expertise needed to run opera companies. More than ever today and tomorrow, opera managers must be competent in a variety of skills. My wish is that this wonderful initiative in Milano, at the heart of the land which invented opera, will attract students not only from Italy but throughout Europe and beyond Europe. It promises to become a centre of excellence which will nurture both the future of our profession and the diffusion of the art which we love” – Nicholas Payne, Director Opera Europa
"Economy" and "culture" are two perfectly complementary materials, when it comes to performing arts. The main objective of the Master is to forge professionals with strong skills in both areas.
The Accademia has developed a teaching method of the highest level. Students are offered the only opportunity to live to 360 ° the dynamics of the Teatro alla Scala, learning directly from the professionals who work there.
Collaboration between the Accademia, MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business and the Piccolo Teatro di Milano puts students in an international network of contacts with theaters, festivals and show institutions. The Master also allows you to analyze all aspects of the show live through testimonials, seminars, meetings and many other dynamics. The teaching staff includes professionals from Opera Europa, Metropolitan Opera House, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, English National Opera, Opera de Rennes, Berliner Philharmoniker, Hong Kong Arts Festival, DeVos Institute and WolfBrown.
The teaching approach helps to have a direct contact with the world of work. The pride of the Master is the internship, which takes place at the most important Italian and foreign institutions operating in the sector.
The staff of Master ensures a constant support to the students, especially in view of the comparison with the way of work.
- 20 months: 8 months in class, attendance 5 days per week, 6 hours a day + 3 to 6 months internship in a qualified performing arts institution in Italy or abroad + 6 months project work
- 100% in English
- To acquire a global vision of the international cultural sector, with a special focus on European, North American and emerging markets;
- To recognize the relevance of public cultural policies at the local and international level and the social impact of the performing arts;
- To understand the economics, regulation and organization of the performing arts industry;
- To study the impact of new technologies on the performing arts;
- To learn how to use marketing, project management and fundraising tools;
- To live the uniqueness of Italian cultural traditions and the extraordinary experience of the city of Milan;
- To learn by doing with field projects and internships at acclaimed Italian and international institutions.
The Master’s programme is designed to prepare global professionals who can bring a solid cultural and artistic background coupled with economic and managerial skills to the production of stage performances, with a particular focus on Europe, North America and emerging markets.
PROGRAMME
Students will spend 8 months in Milan followed by a 3 to 6 months internship in a qualified performing arts institution in Italy or abroad. Then, they will execute and discuss a project work.
- 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 general knowledge of international cultural policies and develop their management 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.
The English knowledge at an upper intermediate level is highly recommended.
The programme is 20 months long.
The programme is almost entirely taught in English. During italian lessons a simultaneous translation is provided.
A fair knowledge of Italian is required. English and Italian preparatory courses will be available on request.
The average class size is around thirty-five students.
The age limit for admission to the Master’s programme is 35 years. Applications that do not comply with this limit age will be evaluated individually.
ADMISSIONS
Status of applications: applications are open
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Since the number of seats in class is limited, candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Should the course become fully subscribed before the deadline dates, applications will close earlier.
Non-EU students are encouraged to apply at least three months before the start of the programme in order to allow enough time for the Declaration of Value (DOV) procedure for Italy and establishment of the student
The master is targeting junior profiles with little or no work experience.
The ideal candidate:
- 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 general knowledge of international cultural policies and develop their management 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.
- The age limit for admission to the Master’s programme is 35 years. Applications that do not comply with this limit age will be evaluated individually.
Please fill out the application form available through www.applyformasters.net
Please note that during the 1st step (Submit your Application), you will need to provide:
- CV or resume in English
- Cover letter in English
- Copies of degrees and academic transcripts
- Copy of English certificate (TOEFL, TOEIC or equivalent) if available
- Application fee of €80
- Copy of the information page of passport
- Two reference letters
The selection will be based on CV analysis, an interview (face to face or via Teams) and a written test.
Selection Rounds:
- 17 February 2022
- 22 March 2022
- 12 April 2022
- 24 May 2022
- 14 June 2022
- 15 July 2022
- 9 September 2022
- 10 October 2022
FEES & BENEFITS
The programme costs €18,300. These costs cover the entire length of the programme, although they do not include living and travel expenses.
For candidates to the MPAM programme, a number of tuition fee contributions based on different parameters, such as merits and needs, are offered. Details will be available soon.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) offers a maximum of 9 stipends of 900€ per months, for six months, from January 2022 to June 2022 (for a total of 5.400 euros each) which will be awarded to 9 (nine) International students.
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The programme costs €18,300. These costs cover the entire length of the programme, although they do not include living and travel expenses.
Please refer to the "Financial Aid" Box and for further information write to ipa@mip.polimi.it
No, you will be provided textbooks by the programme, with the cost included as part of the overall programme fee.
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