Sector architecture system
This part of the programme studies theatre systems, stage technology, rehearsal operations, ticketing, touring and immersive performance through professional cases, sector vocabulary and applied decision-making exercises.
Programme Overview
MBA in Performing Arts Management is designed as a professional pathway for learners and practitioners who need to understand performing arts development and live production management as a structured industry rather than as a loose collection of creative activities. The programme examines the economic, institutional and operational conditions that allow projects, assets and audiences to circulate across international markets. It is intended for candidates who want to move from participation in the field toward management, coordination and decision-making roles.
The curriculum studies theatre systems, stage technology, rehearsal operations, ticketing, touring and immersive performance through management cases, sector mapping, practical project methods and professional communication. Students are expected to connect creative value with financial logic, institutional constraints, audience development and cross-border collaboration. The programme therefore treats professional practice as a system: each project must be framed, resourced, communicated, evaluated and adjusted according to real industry conditions.
Graduates are prepared for theatre, touring, production and live entertainment roles. The programme does not present a state degree claim; it presents an executive professional pathway supported by structured learning, applied coursework and a careful certification note. Its academic value lies in helping participants build a precise vocabulary, a portfolio of methods and a professional judgement suited to international cultural, creative and lifestyle industries.
Programme Highlights
Operational model system
This part of the programme studies project workflows, resource planning and institutional coordination through professional cases, sector vocabulary and applied decision-making exercises.
Market and audience logic system
This part of the programme studies audience behaviour, client experience and communication channels through professional cases, sector vocabulary and applied decision-making exercises.
Professional practice system
This part of the programme studies case work, simulation and applied project outputs through professional cases, sector vocabulary and applied decision-making exercises.
International benchmarking system
This part of the programme studies European and global reference models through professional cases, sector vocabulary and applied decision-making exercises.
Learning Objectives
Strategic analysis
Develop the ability to analyse, plan and communicate around sector data, institutional models and competitive positioning in a professional environment.
Project execution
Develop the ability to analyse, plan and communicate around planning, budgeting, team coordination and delivery in a professional environment.
Business development
Develop the ability to analyse, plan and communicate around revenue models, partnerships and brand strategy in a professional environment.
Risk management
Develop the ability to analyse, plan and communicate around legal, financial, operational and reputational risks in a professional environment.
Professional communication
Develop the ability to analyse, plan and communicate around presenting decisions to stakeholders in a professional environment.
Programme Structure
Sector architecture
Build professional capability in theatre systems, stage technology, rehearsal operations, ticketing, touring and immersive performance.
- theatre systems, stage technology, rehearsal operations, ticketing, touring and immersive performance
- Sector case work
- Applied project method
- Professional communication
Operational model
Build professional capability in project workflows, resource planning and institutional coordination.
- project workflows, resource planning and institutional coordination
- Sector case work
- Applied project method
- Professional communication
Market and audience logic
Build professional capability in audience behaviour, client experience and communication channels.
- audience behaviour, client experience and communication channels
- Sector case work
- Applied project method
- Professional communication
Professional practice
Build professional capability in case work, simulation and applied project outputs.
- case work, simulation and applied project outputs
- Sector case work
- Applied project method
- Professional communication
Curriculum Design
Sector architecture
- Sector architecture
- Operational model
- Market and audience logic
- Professional practice
- International benchmarking
- Strategic analysis
Operational model
- Professional practice
- International benchmarking
- Strategic analysis
- Project execution
- Business development
- Risk management
Market and audience logic
- Project execution
- Business development
- Risk management
- Professional communication
- Capstone project
- Portfolio building
Professional practice
- Professional communication
- Capstone project
- Portfolio building
- Industry mapping
- Applied research
- Executive presentation
Competency Framework / Core Competencies
Sector architecture
Operational model
Market and audience logic
Professional practice
International benchmarking
Certification / Academic Note
Professional certification issued by INSTITUTE SAVANTE IDADI. Executive pathway inspired by MBA / DBA-level professional education. Final certification, partner arrangements and admission terms are subject to formal published documents.
Career Pathways
Industry organisations
- Project manager
- Operations coordinator
- Programme officer
- Development manager
Creative and commercial roles
- Brand project manager
- Market analyst
- Content or product coordinator
- Client experience lead
International project environments
- International project coordinator
- Partnership manager
- Cross-border operations officer
Consulting and entrepreneurship
- Independent consultant
- Founder or project lead
- Strategic adviser