Next Admission in 2022
Course Brief
THE PROGRAMME IS PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION WITH RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, STUDIES TAKING PLACE BOTH AT THE LATVIAN ACADEMY OF CULTURE AND RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Full-time graduate programme
Language of Tuition: English
Creditpoints: 120 ECTS
Duration of Studies: Two years
Degree: The Master of Arts in Creative Industries
Requirements: proof of English language skills at advanced level, proof of previous education, interview
Head of the Programme: Assoc. prof. Ieva Zemite, ieva.zemite@lka.edu.lv
Project "Development of New Study Programmes for the labour market of the cultural and creative industries sector" (No. 8.2.1.0/18/A/018)
In 2020 the Latvian Academy of Culture and Riga Technical University is launching a joint interdisciplinary international master programme in creative industries. The aim of the programme is to train potential leaders of culture and creative industries, who are able to succeed in the changing environment of global economy, who respect creativity and cultural diversity and are willing to act as the agents of change also in other economic fields.
Through the portfolio and problem-based approach the programme will focus on applied creativeness in entrepreneurship and leadership, including creative leadership training, design thinking, improvement of creative and strategic thinking skills, developing coaching and mentoring skills, as well as raising cooperation capacity and creating awareness of entrepreneurship strategies, global development and digital marketing trends.
Bachelor (or an equivalent degree) graduates from various backgrounds with ambitions in leadership, who believe in the potential of creativity and are open to challenges and change. Work experience in creative and/or arts management and/or entrepreneurship will be considered as an advantage. Master graduates from other fields are also welcome.
Department of Sociology and Management of Culture of Latvian Academy of Culture | Head of the Programme | Assoc. prof. Ieva Zemite | ieva.zemite@lka.edu.lv
Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management of Riga Technical University | Head of the Programme | Assoc. Prof. Deniss Ščeulovs | Deniss.Sceulovs@rtu.lv