IAM-MMIAM - International Arts Management

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SMU and HEC Montréal jointly offer a limited number of highly qualified candidates a global perspective on arts management. Through study at these two campuses, a student is able to gain exposure to different arts markets. This program is offered on a full-time basis only and is intended to train a new generation of managers for positions in the international dimension of the performing arts, the heritage sector (museums, historic sites) or cultural industries (film, publishing, sound recording, radio and television).

The duration of the M.M.I.A.M. program is 12 months, and it consists of three consecutive terms that collectively provide 45 credit hours: 39 credit hours of coursework plus a final project worth six credit hours. Students will spend the fall term in Dallas, the winter and spring term in Montréal, with study at various universities abroad. All coursework is offered in English. The curriculum includes instruction from internationally distinguished arts and business professors. The student’s learning will be assessed with a combination of exams, team exercises, group projects, syntheses and participation in class. Teaching methods used in the program include theoretical courses, case studies, fieldwork, lectures by world leaders and visits to well-known cultural organizations and facilities.