Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management - Curricula

Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management
Master of Culture and Arts, 60 ECTS

Master of Culture and Arts

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Developing Expert and Team Manager Profile KY00EE39-3001 01.08.2020-31.07.2021 5 credits (K0620S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Learning outcomes:

- Student identifies and brings forth their own expertise in relation to the operational field and its other operatives.
- Student has a target-oriented and versatile approach in assessing and developing their own expertise.
- Student understands manager’s role and responsibilities in team.
- Student understands the value of applying their own expertise in various sectors of the society.
- Student defines and justifies their own professional ethic principles as a specialist and as a developer of the job sector.

Course contents

- Writing the Individual Study Plan (ISP).
- The goals and methods of lifelong learning.
- Presenting skills verbally, in writing and virtually.
- Expert profile; an understanding of the self as a leader of collaborative team work.
- Collaborative work; reflection and giving feedback as well as peer review and support.
- Sharing of expertise and influential action.
- Manager’s role and responsibilities.
- Decentralized teams and interaction between cultures.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students know how to identify and bring forth their own expertise. Students know the principles of self-reflection and developing their own activities in addition to understanding the importance of collaborative learning in various expert communities. Students are aware of the responsibilities and key duties of team managers. Students have completed the assignments and participated in contact teaching.

Good

Students can bring forth their own expertise in relation to the operational field and other operators. Students have a versatile and target-oriented approach to evaluating and developing their expertise. Students are capable of collaborative learning and sharing of knowledge in different teams and expert communities. Students understand the value of applying their own knowledge in different sectors of the society. Students identify their own professional ethic principles as an expert and a developer of the job sector. Students understand the team management responsibilities and key duties. Students have completed the assignments within deadlines and participated actively and constructively in contact teaching.

Excellent

Students can evaluate and bring forth their own expertise in relation to the operational field and other operators. Students master versatile methods of evaluating and developing their own expertise. Students are able to support collaborative learning and sharing of knowledge in different teams and expert communities. Students act according to and covey to others their own professional ethic principles as an expert and a developer of the job sector. Students master the responsibilities and duties of team managers. Students have completed the assignments within deadlines and participated constructively in contact teaching while inspiring others to join in.

Name of lecturer(s)

Leena Björkqvist

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 20.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0620S6
Seats

15 - 20

Teacher(s)

Niina Torkko, Leena Björkqvist

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management

Unit location

Hämeentie 153

Evaluation scale

0-5
Leadership in the cultural sector KY00EE38-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (K0620S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

Having completed this course, the student is able to:
- Plan and manage an organization’s activities and projects.
- Lead research, development and innovation projects in various work communities.
- Grasp key areas of leadership and the operational models used in different operational environments.
- Apply key leadership models in creative activities.

Course contents

- Key leadership theories, models and styles.
- Leadership of interaction, projects and networks by utilizing social and technological options.
- Strategic management from idea to execution.
- Integrating stakeholders into operational development.
- Networking and the utilization of networks.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students are aware of key areas and theories of leadership, and the operational models used in creative environments. Students understand the meaning of strategy in everyday practices.

Good

Students understand key areas and theories of leadership, and the operational models used in creative environments. Students understand the significance of collaboration for networks and stakeholders. Students understand the operations of an organization from the perspective of corporate social responsibility and from the principles of sustainable development.

Excellent

Students master key areas and theories of leadership, and the operational models used in creative environments. Students master the significance of collaboration for networks and stakeholders. Students are able to analyze the operations of an organization from the perspective of corporate social responsibility, and are able to apply the principles of sustainable development.

Name of lecturer(s)

Leena Björkqvist

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 20.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0620S6
Seats

15 - 20

Teacher(s)

Niina Torkko

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Evaluation scale

0-5
Master's Thesis KY00EE43-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2021 30 credits (K0620S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the thesis for a Master's degree is to develop and demonstrate not only ability to apply research information and use selected methods to analyse and solve problems related to professional life, but also to demonstrate readiness for independent expert work in demanding positions. In the thesis for a Metropolia Master's degree, the student aims to generate new competence and develop professional life and the field of study in an innovative way. (see Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Ltd, 2019)
Learning outcomes
The student is able to plan, implement and evaluate a research and development project in co-operation with working life. The student is able to critically and effectively apply the research and expert knowledge of the field and RDI methods for developing practices and problem solving in working life. In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills. The student is able to work independently in expert positions of the field and as a developer and reformer of working life. The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.
The student produces a written report of the research and development project and has good oral and written professional communication skills.
In the maturity test, the student demonstrates good knowledge of the thesis’ subject area and is able to communicate the results in a professional manner.

Course contents

All parts of the thesis process (selection of the subject, research and development process, thesis report) according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision, maturity test.
The maturity test can be a press release, a publishable article, an executive summary or other informative text. The student agrees the form and target audience of the maturity test together with the thesis supervisor.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The research and development need has been described and its significance has been expressed from the partner organisation's viewpoint.
The goals have been specified, but the argumentation is poor.
The knowledge base is only partly connected to developing the field and conclusions. Key sources are missing. The student is familiar with basic source criticism.
Research and development methods are described insufficiently and utilised superficially.
Some relevant results have been obtained from the material. Conclusions have been drawn from the results and they have been presented in overall terms. Applicability of the results is discussed, but at a general level.
Work does not proceed according to the targets and the chosen research approach. The choices made are justified superficially.
The amount of self-managed development work is inadequate.
Reliability and ethicality issues are dealt with to some extent.
The thesis structure and linguistic expression need some improvement. The linguistic expression is rather clumsy.

Good

The research and development need has been described with clear and good argumentation. Its significance has been expressed from the viewpoint of the customer, partner organisation's operation, professional field and/or regional development.
The goals have been clearly specified and the argumentation is appropriate.
The knowledge base is relevant, versatile and international. The knowledge base guides developing the field naturally. The student has a good command of source criticism.
The research and development methods are well chosen and applied carefully, appropriately and in a problem-oriented way.
Relevant results have been obtained, leading to justified conclusions that have been clearly expressed. Applicability of the results is discussed, also in a wider context.
The work process is implemented in a planned fashion and appropriately in terms of the research approach. The choices made are justified. Development work takes place under self-management.
Reliability and ethicality issues are dealt with appropriately.
The language is almost flawless, expert-level text that is well-structured. The appearance is very good and the text is fluent.

Excellent

The research and development need has been described and presented with very clear arguments, from many angles, from a social viewpoint and/or making use of research data available in the field.
The research and development need's significance has been expressed with great expertise from the viewpoint of the customer, partner organisation, professional field and/or regional development.
The goals have been specified and argued very clearly.
The knowledge base is comprehensive and versatile also in terms of international literature. The knowledge base guides development of the field excellently. The student applies source criticism systematically.
The reasoning for the selection of research and development methods is sound. The selected research and development methods are applied like an expert.
A variety of and comprehensive results have been obtained from the material considering the targets and/or the research question. Discerning conclusions have been drawn from the results. Applicability of the results is discussed in a wider professional and working life context.
Management of the work process and development work is constructive and responsible both in terms of planning and implementation.
Reliability and ethicality issues are reflected on expertly and purposefully.
The thesis creates a clear communicative package. The language is neat and fluent. The appearance is of high quality throughout.

Further information

The whole process of writing the thesis and all relevant products are taken into account in the evaluation of the master’s thesis. Special attention is paid on the ability to obtain, process and independently apply information, to identify, specify and solve professional problems in practical situations and to develop one’s own professional field. In the evaluation on the written part of the thesis attention is paid on both the subject matter and the language and layout of the finished work.

Name of lecturer(s)

Leena Björkqvist

Mode of delivery

17% Face-to-face, 83% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Links to the material can be found on the course's Moodle platform

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Guided development-oriented independent research work:
guidance, small group guidance, seminars

Assessment methods and criteria

competence-based assessment according to the curriculum

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 20.09.2020
- 30 credits
Group(s)
- K0620S6
Seats

10 - 25

Teacher(s)

Laura-Maija Hero, Katri Halonen, Eeva-Katri Ahola, Kulttuurituotanto Kulttuuripalvelut

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

R&D proportion

30 credits

Virtual proportion

25 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Location and Time

Class room teaching will take place at the Arabia campus in the academic year 2020-21. In the fall 2021, there will be a few seminar sessions to preview the second version of the thesis and also the final version to be subitted.
Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3008 01.08.2020-31.12.2020 5 credits (K0620S6) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
Goals:
• The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
• The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
• The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
• The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
• The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
• The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
• The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
• The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

Course contents

• Approaches to research and development work
• Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
• Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
• Research and development processes and methods:
o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
• Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
• Communication and reporting of research and development work

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

Good

The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

Excellent

The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

Name of lecturer(s)

Leena Björkqvist

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. ja Ritalahti, J. (2015). Kehittämistyön menetelmät.

Rantanen, T. ja Toikko, Timo (2009). Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Näkökulmia kehittämisprosessiin, osallistumiseen ja tiedontuotantoon. Tampere university press.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria
Satisfactory (1-2)
- The student knows the relevance of facilitation based co-operation and interaction in developing
the creative sector
- The student recognizes own strengths and development areas as a facilitator
- The student understands the basics of analyzing the data collected through facilitation.
Good (3-4)
- The student can develop his/her skills as a supervisor and facilitator and deepen interaction
competences
- The student is able to experiment, test and choose suitable facilitation techniques to different
occasions and disseminate development oriented thinking to others
- The student can collect data useing facilitation methods and anlyse it.
Excellent (5)
- The student develops his/her skills as a facilitator of group situations and applies his/her dialogic
interaction and group coaching competences.
- The student is able to reflect his/her actions as a coach and as a person being coached.
- The student can choose and justify the facilitation

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Enrollment date

02.07.2020 - 20.09.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- K0620S6
Seats

15 - 25

Teacher(s)

Laura-Maija Hero, Katri Halonen

Further information for students

18.9. lähi- + etäopetus Katri & Laura-Maija

9.30-14.00 Opinnäytetyön aiheiden esittelyt ja kiinnittäminen ajankohtaisiin keskusteluihin
14-15.30 Tietopohjan rakentaminen

23.10. Etäopetus, Katri & Maarit (kirjasto)
9.30-12 Tutkimusorientaatio, Katri
13-14 Kirjasto, aineiston hankinnan tuki, Maarit Koskela
14-15.30 Tietopohjan hyödyntäminen, Katri (not translated)

Unit, in charge

School of Cultural Services and Music

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in Cultural Management

Unit location

Hämeentie 135

Virtual proportion

4 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

exam open 1-30.9.2020

Content periodicity

18.9. lähi- + etäopetus Katri & Laura-Maija

9.30-14.00 Opinnäytetyön aiheiden esittelyt ja kiinnittäminen ajankohtaisiin keskusteluihin
14-15.30 Tietopohjan rakentaminen

23.10. Etäopetus, Katri & Maarit (kirjasto)
9.30-12 Tutkimusorientaatio, Katri
13-14 Kirjasto, aineiston hankinnan tuki, Maarit Koskela
14-15.30 Tietopohjan hyödyntäminen, Katri

20.11.Etäopetus
13-15.30 Tutkimuksellisen kehittämisen prosessin kuvaaminen, metodinen luovuus ja kvalitatiivisten aineistojen keräämisen menetelmät, johdatus kvantitatiivisiin menetelmiin. Aineiston riittävyys, Laura-Maija

9.12 Etäopetus
9.30-16 Opinnäytetyö metodinen määrittely – tehtävän purku, analyysointi ja tutkimusetiikka

10.12. Etäopeteus
12-15.30 Opinnäytetyö metodinen määrittely – tehtävän purku, Katri ja Laura-Maij (not translated)

Location and Time

18.9. hybrind teaching (on the spot and distance) Katri & Laura-Maija

23.10., 20.11., and 9.12. distance learning

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Contact

Katri Halonen
Principal Lecturer
+358 50 362 6407
Katri.Halonen@metropolia.fi
PL 4072, 00079 Metropolia

Course Structure Diagram

Master’s Degree Programme in Cultural Management

Specific admission requirements

No specific admission requirements

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

With regard to the recognition and accreditation of acquired competencies, The Master´s Degree programme in Cultural Management adheres to the following principles: Transfer of credit is possible when the student has completed studies generating similar competencies at some other higher education. The thesis cannot be completed by demonstration. The thesis also does not earn credit for another degree.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Completing the degree requires 60 ECTS credits specified in curriculum. See the Degree Regulations of Metropolia UAS: https://www.metropolia.fi/sites/default/files/images/tietoa%20opiskelusta/metropolia-uas-degree-regulations-2020.pdf

Profile of the programme

Programme focuses on strategic leadership and management of creative processes, as well as the related collaborative development competence, futures´ thinking competence and interactive management of services. Personal study plans are tailored for each student.

Key learning outcomes

- Competence in strategic leadership, management and researchbased development
o Students can analyse the development of their own work and operating environment from an international perspective. In addition, they learn to develop creative processes. They learn to build their expert identity as leaders of collaborative development work, and to apply the methods of strategic planning.
- Competence on interactive productization of services
o Students can assess the needs of various customer groups and users for culture-based services, and to use different types of models in service production. produce information that benefits the party commissioning the project and the field in general.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Masters in Arts Management are experts who make cultural projects possible. They are responsible for planning, leading and developing of a cultural event or service. Typical work occupations focus on development of production processes in co-operation with many actors in an international network. Many works cultural and leisure organisations, public sector cultural occupations and cultural entrepreneurs.

Access to further studies

- Eligible for polytechnic specialisation studies
- Eligible to pursue university studies; in individual cases access to second-cycle university programmes (based on the decision by the receiving institution)

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Each course has own examination regulations and foundation of grading that is specified in the curriculum.

Graduation requirements

All studies passed.

Mode of study

ADVANCED STUDIES IN LEADERSHIP IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 15 ECTS
Leadership in the cultural sector 5 ECTS
Developing Expertise and Self-management Skills 5 ECTS
Futures thinking and forecasting in the field of culture 5 ECTS

DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 40 ECTS
Research Methods and Skills 5 ECTS
Organizational and Process Development 5 ECTS
Master's Thesis 30 ECTS

OPTIONAL STUDIES 5 ECTS
Optional Studies 5 ECTS

Level of qualification

Master's Degree (Second Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Students have a minimum of two years' verified relevant work-based practical experience before Master´s Degree studies. The shared learning environments, combined
with working life, offer experiences and foster creativity
encouraging students to explore and develop.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

It´s possible to negotiate about exchange period.

Master's Degree Programme in Cultural ManagementMaster of Culture and Arts, 60 ECTS