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Cultural Management: KXB22S1

Code: KXB22S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Degree title:
Bachelor of Culture and Arts

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2022

Descriptions

Cultural managers are the facilitators of cultural projects, who organize and manage productive operations. They ensure that a cultural service is well planned, realistically carried out, reaches the clients and meets the content objectives. Cultural managers graduating from Metropolia work as event and project managers, and in positions linked to business, productization and development. The Degree Program in Cultural Management is multidisciplinary and focused on business skills. The aim is to become an expert, who masters the fundamental processes in arts management and who specializes in becoming a proactive member of multidisciplinary teams and networks.

In a rapidly changing world, creativity and the capability of learning together with other people are crucial. At Metropolia, these skills are learned through practical project work and industry networks. Cultural managers must also be able to make ethnically and economically sustainable decisions in their work.

Cultural management students create their own competence profile through elective and advanced studies and projects. Students are supported in internationalization, both in their coursework and through a possible student exchange or international internship. The student reinforces their own profile and integrates into working life through internships and theses commissioned by the industry.
The 2020 curriculum has been renewed by strengthening the areas of service productization, community facilitation, responsibility and technology expertise. At the heart of industry partnerships is a development collaboration that supports learning for all, discovering new things and developing a sustainable urban culture.

Objective

After completing the degree, the student is able to organize and manage production activities. A cultural manager can design a cultural service and implement it realistically so that it reaches its customers and achieves its content goals.

The cultural manager is capable of acting responsibly in the business, commercialization and development of culture. They have the ability to operate in a multidisciplinary work environment and inspire collaborative, future-oriented work.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 Autumn 2022 Spring 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2023 4. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026
KXB22S1-1001
Introduction to Cultural Management Studies, Work and Operational Environments

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20
KU00EI23 Introduction to Studies and Project Management 5
KU00EI24 The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector 5
KU00EI25 Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena 5
KU00EI26 General Course in the Arts 5
KXB22S1-1002
Event Management

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25
KU00EI27 Introduction to Public Event Management 5
KU00EI28 Technical Event Management and Safety 5
KU00EI29 Financial Administration in Event Management 5
KU00EI30 Event Management Marketing and Sales 5
KU00EI31 Volunteer Work in Event Management 5
KXB22S1-1003
Communication Skills for Cultural Managers

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15
KU00EI32 Written Communication 5
KU00EI33 Speech Communication 5
KU00EI34 Visual Communication 5
KXB22S1-1004
Business and Entrepreneurship in the Cultural Sector

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15
KU00EI35 Cultural Entrepreneurship 5
KU00EI36 Cultural Business 5
KU00EI37 Financial Administration in Cultural Business 5
KXB22S1-1005
Marketing of Cultural and Experience Services

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20
KU00EI38 Integrated Marketing Communications 5
KU00EI39 Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies 5
KU00EI40 Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour 5
KU00EI41 Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies 5
KXB22S1-1006
Cultural Manager as Community Builder

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35
KU00EI42 Inclusive Community Development 5
KU00EI43 Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge 5
KU00EI44 Leadership and Management in Culture 5
KU00EI45 Cultural Policy and Advocacy 5
KU00EP83 Grants for Cultural Projects 5
KU00EI47 Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish 5
KU00EZ99 International Skills and Professional English 5
KXB22S1-1007
Professional Specialization

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30
KXB22S1-1008
Elective Studies

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15
KXB22S1-1009
Advanced Studies

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15
KXB22S1-1010
Internships and Advanced Projects in the Cultural Sector

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55
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
KU00EI49 Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1 5
KU00EI50 Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2 5
KU00EI51 Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3 5
KXB22S1-1012
Internship

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30
KX00CZ96 Internship 1 15
KX00CZ98 Internship 2 15
KXB22S1-1011
Research and Development Work

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25
KU00EI52 Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence 5
KU00EI53 Research-Based Development Methods 5
KU00EI54 Bachelor’s Thesis 15
Total 240 60 55 50 45 30 30 30 25 25 25 25 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 10 10

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

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

International Skills and Professional English
Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Not grouped
Introduction to Studies and Project Management
The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector
Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena
General Course in the Arts
Introduction to Public Event Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Financial Administration in Event Management
Event Management Marketing and Sales
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Inclusive Community Development
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Cultural Policy and Advocacy
Grants for Cultural Projects
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence
Research-Based Development Methods
Bachelor’s Thesis

Kulttuurituotannon alakohtaiset kompetenssit 2017

Arcada, Humak, Metropolia UAS, Seinäjoki UAS. Modified on 25 October 2017.

Developmental and Communication Skills

- Masters the required communication and media skills in the field
- Can use creative problem solving methods regarding the innovations in the field.
- Can build and manage networks needed in the profession.
- Can function in a sensitive way in the various social and cultural situations of the society.
- Can identify, assess and develop one’s own professional competence and identity.

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
Introduction to Public Event Management
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Inclusive Community Development
Leadership and Management in Culture
Cultural Policy and Advocacy
Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence
Research-Based Development Methods
Bachelor’s Thesis
Business Competence

- Identifies the ways and the possibilities of earning in arts management and can utilize them.
- Can plan and execute commercially viable products and services that are customer oriented.
- Masters the planning and the procurement of the funding regarding a cultural product and services.
- Masters the financial planning and its follow up in the field.
- Masters the sales and marketing methods in the field.
- Comprehends, can plan and is skilled to run a profitable business in the field.
- Comprehends the meaning of innovations as a part of operating in the field.

Financial Administration in Event Management
Event Management Marketing and Sales
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Leadership and Management in Culture
Grants for Cultural Projects
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Knowledge of the Operational Environments

- Knows the timely currents and their historical backgrounds of various cultural phenomena
- Pieces together the professional field and can track it.
- Knows the structures and the meaning of the cultural administration and policies.
- Understands the meaning of culture and arts in the society.
- Knows national and international networks and international operating environments in the field of arts management.
- Pieces together the key future development trends in the field and can predict them.

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector
Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena
General Course in the Arts
Introduction to Public Event Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Inclusive Community Development
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Cultural Policy and Advocacy
Grants for Cultural Projects
Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Bachelor’s Thesis
Managing the Production Processes

- Manages the production processes and strategic planning as part of the production process.
- Manages professional projects and initiatives and can utilize appropriate tools.
- Knows the required legislation in the work of arts manager and can apply it into practise.
- Knows the fundamentals of technical productions.
- Can utilize the possibilities provided by digitalization in the production process.
- Identifies the ethical principles guiding the work of the arts manager and understands their impact on sustainable development.

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
Introduction to Public Event Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Financial Administration in Event Management
Event Management Marketing and Sales
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Grants for Cultural Projects
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Not grouped
International Skills and Professional English

Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS

Metropolian johtoryhmä hyväksynyt 10.6.2019. Esityksen valmisteli työryhmä: Tapani Martti, Marjatta Kelo, Jenni Koponen, Taru Ruotsalainen, Elina Värtö, Tiina Kokko. Lähteinä on käytetty mm. ARENEn suositus tutkintojen yhteisten kompetenssien soveltamisesta ammattikorkeakouluissa (2010), Valtioneuvoston asetus tutkintojen ja muiden osaamiskokonaisuuksien viitekehyksestä 120/2017, Valtioneuvoston tulevaisuusselonteot 1 & 2 (2017-2018) sekä Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön tulevaisuuskatsaus 2018.

Ethical Competence

- is able to take responsibility for one's actions and their consequences as well as to evaluate the effects of one's actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one's work
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to take account of the effects of disparities in one's work
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development and understanding global responsibility of one's actions
- is capable of contributing to social change by means of one's expertise and ethical values

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector
Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena
General Course in the Arts
Introduction to Public Event Management
Event Management Marketing and Sales
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Inclusive Community Development
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Cultural Policy and Advocacy
Grants for Cultural Projects
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Innovation Competence

- is capable of creative problem-solving and development of working methods
- is able to work in projects
- is able to conduct research,development and innovation projects, applying existing knowledge in the field, current phenomena and methods to find human-centred solutions
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solution

Introduction to Public Event Management
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Multicultural Competence

- is able to work in a multicultural community and customer environment
- is able to take into account the effects of and opportunities for global development and phenomena in one's field
- possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field

Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena
Introduction to Public Event Management
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Speech Communication
Inclusive Community Development
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Cultural Policy and Advocacy
Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 2
Learning Competence

- lifelong learning skills: is ableto describe, self-evaluate and develop one's skills and learning approaches and methods
- is able to retrieve and analyse information and evaluate it critically
- is capable to take responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Inclusive Community Development
Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence
Research-Based Development Methods
Bachelor’s Thesis
Technological Competence

- is able to utilise the opportunities provided by technology and digitalisation in one's profession
- is able to recognise the effects of technological development on one's work and professional tasks
- is able to participate in the development of technology used in one's field

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Financial Administration in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internship 1
Internship 2
Working Community Competence

- is able to operate as a memberof a multidisciplinary work community, taking into account the diversity and promoting the wellbeing of the community
- is able to communicate and interact in working life
- is able to create personal working life connections and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of making decisions in unexpected situations
- is able to apply the principles of organisational management and leadership in working life, and work independently as an expert of one’s field
- is able to work as an entrepreneur
- is able to work in a customer-oriented way
- is able to adjust one's actions in reaching long-term objectives

Introduction to Studies and Project Management
The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector
Introduction to Public Event Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Inclusive Community Development
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Internship 1
Internship 2
Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence
Bachelor’s Thesis
Not grouped
International Skills and Professional English

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Introduction to Studies and Project Management
The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector
Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena
General Course in the Arts
Introduction to Public Event Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Financial Administration in Event Management
Event Management Marketing and Sales
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Cultural Business
Financial Administration in Cultural Business
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies
Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour
Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies
Inclusive Community Development
Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge
Leadership and Management in Culture
Cultural Policy and Advocacy
Grants for Cultural Projects
Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2
Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3
Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence
Research-Based Development Methods
Work Placement
Internship 1
Internship 2
Bachelor´s Thesis
Bachelor’s Thesis
Core Requirement Studies
Introduction to Studies and Project Management
The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector
Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena
General Course in the Arts
Introduction to Public Event Management
Technical Event Management and Safety
Financial Administration in Event Management
Event Management Marketing and Sales
Volunteer Work in Event Management
Written Communication
Speech Communication
Visual Communication
Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped
International Skills and Professional English

Code Name Credits (cr)
KXB22S1-1001
Introduction to Cultural Management Studies, Work and Operational Environments

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20
KU00EI23 Introduction to Studies and Project Management 5
KU00EI24 The Operating Environment in the Cultural Sector 5
KU00EI25 Cultural Knowledge and Current Phenomena 5
KU00EI26 General Course in the Arts 5
KXB22S1-1002
Event Management

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25
KU00EI27 Introduction to Public Event Management 5
KU00EI28 Technical Event Management and Safety 5
KU00EI29 Financial Administration in Event Management 5
KU00EI30 Event Management Marketing and Sales 5
KU00EI31 Volunteer Work in Event Management 5
KXB22S1-1003
Communication Skills for Cultural Managers

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15
KU00EI32 Written Communication 5
KU00EI33 Speech Communication 5
KU00EI34 Visual Communication 5
KXB22S1-1004
Business and Entrepreneurship in the Cultural Sector

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15
KU00EI35 Cultural Entrepreneurship 5
KU00EI36 Cultural Business 5
KU00EI37 Financial Administration in Cultural Business 5
KXB22S1-1005
Marketing of Cultural and Experience Services

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20
KU00EI38 Integrated Marketing Communications 5
KU00EI39 Sponsorship and Cooperation with Companies 5
KU00EI40 Brand Management and Consumer Behaviour 5
KU00EI41 Digital Operational Environments and New Technologies 5
KXB22S1-1006
Cultural Manager as Community Builder

(Choose all)

35
KU00EI42 Inclusive Community Development 5
KU00EI43 Audience Engagement and Customer Knowledge 5
KU00EI44 Leadership and Management in Culture 5
KU00EI45 Cultural Policy and Advocacy 5
KU00EP83 Grants for Cultural Projects 5
KU00EI47 Nordic Cooperation and Professional Swedish 5
KU00EZ99 International Skills and Professional English 5
KXB22S1-1007
Professional Specialization

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30
KXB22S1-1008
Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
KXB22S1-1009
Advanced Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
KXB22S1-1010
Internships and Advanced Projects in the Cultural Sector

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55
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
KU00EI49 Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 1 5
KU00EI50 Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 2 5
KU00EI51 Advanced Project in the Cultural Sector 3 5
KXB22S1-1012
Internship

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30
KX00CZ96 Internship 1 15
KX00CZ98 Internship 2 15
KXB22S1-1011
Research and Development Work

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25
KU00EI52 Developing and Commercializing Professional Competence 5
KU00EI53 Research-Based Development Methods 5
KU00EI54 Bachelor’s Thesis 15