Postgraduate Degree in Creative Cultural Industries Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Postgraduate Program in Management of Creative Cultural Industries at UIC Barcelona equips professionals with both artistic and management skills in the growing creative cultural industries, including performing arts, music, audiovisual, and publishing. Taught in English, the program combines industry insights with practical tools for managing cultural organizations. Students benefit from expert faculty and opportunities to attend study visits and master classes alongside Master's students.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Postgraduate Program in Management of Creative Cultural Industries is a postgraduate diploma offered by the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona). It's designed for graduates, licenciates, or diploma holders who are already professionally active and wish to expand their knowledge in cultural management. The program aims to provide a dual perspective: analyzing the creative cultural industry sector and its specific work processes, while simultaneously equipping students with management tools applicable to the cultural field. The program focuses on the creative cultural industries—performing arts, music, audiovisual, and publishing industries—which are experiencing significant growth. Professionals in these sectors need to understand both creative processes (theater, dance, music companies, production companies) and the management and production of shows, festivals, cultural facilities, and marketable products in physical or digital formats. The program, taught in English, bridges the gap between artistic creation and business viability, fostering both artistic sensitivity and management skills.
Outline:
The program runs from October 1st, 2024, to July 31st, 2025, and consists of 21 ECTS credits. The curriculum for the 2024-2025 academic year includes the following courses:
- Cultural Marketing: (OB, First Term, 3 ECTS)
- Instruments for Cultural Management: (OB, First Term, 3 ECTS)
- Cultural Communication and Information: (OB, Second Term, 3 ECTS)
- Creation of Cultural Enterprises: (OB, Second Term, 3 ECTS)
- Cultural Financing: (OB, Second Term, 3 ECTS)
- Management of the Audiovisual Industry: (OB, Third Term, 3 ECTS)
- Management of the Performing Arts: (OB, Third Term, 3 ECTS) (OB indicates that the courses are taught in English).
Teaching:
The program boasts a faculty of experienced professionals in their respective fields. The listed professors and their associated courses are:
- Mohammed Hassan Elrazzaz Elrazzaz: Instruments for Cultural Management; Cultural Project; His background combines finance and cultural work.
- Christoph Pasour: Cultural Marketing; Management of the Audiovisual Industry; Cultural Project; Academic Tutor for External Practices; A television producer with experience in museums and television.
- Senem Tüzen: Management of the Audiovisual Industry; A film director and producer.
- Inés Martínez Ribas: Cultural Communication and Information; Cultural Project; A writer, journalist, and sociologist.
- Xavi Menós: Cultural Communication and Information; A photographer and videographer with experience working with Shakira and Coldplay.
- Alfonso Gironza Marqués: Creation of Cultural Enterprises; An industrial engineer with a background in business administration.
- Sandy Fitzgerald: Cultural Financing; A long-time executive in the cultural sector.
- José María Sanchis: Management of the Performing Arts; Works in the technical department of the Auditori de Barcelona.
- Armando Rotondi: Management of the Performing Arts; An academic, writer, and theater professional.
Other:
The program is limited to 20 places. The cost is €172.00 per ECTS, totaling €3,612.00 for the entire program (prices for the 2024-2025 academic year). Students in this postgraduate program attend classes alongside Master's students in some instances, but the postgraduate courses are not transferable as credit towards the Master's degree. Students can attend study visits and master classes offered jointly with the Master's program.
172,00€ / ECTS x 21 = 3.612,00€.
- Preus corresponents a l’any acadèmic 2024-2025.
Introduction to UIC Barcelona
UIC Barcelona is a private university founded in 1997 and located in Barcelona, Spain. It is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and strong ties to the business and professional world. The university operates across two campuses: one in Barcelona and another in Sant Cugat del Vallès. UIC Barcelona is known for its Christian humanist ideology and offers pastoral care through its Chaplaincy Service, reflecting its values of ethics and social responsibility.
Academic Programs
UIC Barcelona offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate degrees, master’s programs, PhD programs, and continuing education. The university is particularly renowned for its programs in health sciences, architecture, business administration, and law. It also provides double degrees and international programs, with over 300 exchange agreements with universities worldwide.
International Focus
With students from over 99 nationalities, UIC Barcelona fosters a multicultural and inclusive environment. The university emphasizes global perspectives through its international agreements, mobility programs, and courses taught in English, Spanish, and Catalan. This international outlook prepares students for global careers and cross-cultural collaboration.
Research and Innovation
UIC Barcelona is committed to advancing knowledge through research and innovation. Its faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research across various fields, including health sciences, architecture, and social sciences. The university also collaborates with industry partners to ensure that its research has practical applications and societal impact.
Student Support and Campus Life
UIC Barcelona provides a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.75:1. The university offers extensive support services, including career guidance, internships, and accommodation assistance. Students can also participate in cultural, sports, and social activities, enriching their university experience.
Employability and Alumni Network
The university boasts a 93.75% employability rate, thanks to its strong connections with the professional world. UIC Barcelona has over 5,197 work placement agreements with companies and a network of 20,000 alumni. These connections provide students with opportunities for internships, job placements, and networking.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
UIC Barcelona invests €5.5 million annually in scholarships to attract talented students. These scholarships support academic excellence, international mobility, and social commitment. The university also collaborates with organizations like Banco Santander to provide additional financial aid and research opportunities.
Community Engagement
UIC Barcelona is dedicated to making a positive impact on society. Through its university clinics, such as the Dental Clinic, Psychology Clinic, and Palliative Care Clinic, the university provides essential services to the community while offering students hands-on experience in their fields.
Location and Campus Facilities
Located in Barcelona, one of Europe’s most dynamic cities, UIC Barcelona offers students access to a vibrant cultural and social environment. The university’s modern facilities, including state-of-the-art labs and simulation centers, enhance the learning experience.
Vision and Mission
UIC Barcelona’s mission is to transform society through the transfer of knowledge. The university aims to educate ethical leaders and professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Its vision is rooted in academic rigor, humanism, entrepreneurship, and an international outlook.
Entry Requirements:
Access to the Postgraduate program is open to university graduates and diploma holders of any discipline. An admission test and a personal interview are required. All applications meeting the established access requirements will be considered. Admission decisions will be based on the following criteria: University academic record, Curriculum Vitae (prior experience is not required but will be valued), and Letter of motivation.
