School of Business & Humanities
BA (Honours) in Business Studies and Arts Management
Award Code : Level 8 DL242
| Course Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 years (full time) |
| Places: | 55 students |
| Awarding body: | IADT |
| Head of department: | Ms Therese Moylan |
| Course co-ordinator: | Ms Sharon McGreevy |
About BA (Honours) in Business Studies and Arts Management
Level 8 Award
Application: CAO
What is Arts Management?
The overall objective of the programme is to produce competent graduates who will be able to:
- Operate as professional arts and cultural managers in the arts and cultural sector
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the complex issues facing contemporary arts and cultural organisations
- Apply business skills to enhance the management capabilities of the organisations they work for and with.
Many students learn best from experience and part of this degree involves hands-on business experience, e.g. running visual, music and performance related events, and participating in business games, debates and cultural field trips. Small class sizes make it easier and more exciting to run these projects which are work based and simulate real world scenarios. In Year 3, students spend 20 weeks working in arts and cultural organisations, giving you a taste of future career possibilities.
Aims and Objectives
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
You may find opportunities as Event Managers, Marketing Executives in Theatres and Art Galleries, PR Officers, Festival Managers, and Project Managers in Arts Venues.
The skills you acquire are also transferable and can be used in most business environments. Or you could choose to continue your studies to Masters Degree level, in Ireland or abroad.
What modules will I study?
Year 1
Marketing, Management, Arts in Context, Introduction to the Music Business, Introduction to Theatre, Computer Applications, Introduction to Media Studies, Learning
Year 2
Marketing Communications, Visual Arts Studies, Internet Applications, Accounting I, Critical Thinking, Cultural Project Management, Theatre and Performance Studies, The Music Industry
Year 3
Cultural Management Issues, Cultural Sectoral Analysis, Business Research Methods, Film Studies, Accounting II, Popular Music Management, Placement
Year 4
Strategic Arts Management and Coordination, Law, Cultural Policy, Accounting III, HRM and Volunteerism, New Media Technologies
What are the entry requirements?
Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of grade C3 in 2 higher (or common) level papers together with Grade D3 in 4 other subjects to include English, Maths, and 1 other language, e.g. Irish, French, etc. Foundation Level Maths is acceptable.
Applicants with FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules.
FETAC Links for this programme are:
• BBSAX: Administration
• BBSXX: Business Studies
• BMXXX: Marketing
• DTXXX: Tourism
• ECAXX: Community Arts
• EPADX: Dance
• EPAMX: Music
• EPATD: Theatre Production
CAO Points in 2010: 345
We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
