Managing in the Creative Economy

Advertisement

The creative industries are fast outpacing traditional industries, both in the UK and the rest of the world. The prosperity of people across the globe depends upon the creativity of designers, authors, film makers, musicians, architects and other 'content' creators in a way that it has never done before.

What will you study?

This course focuses on management issues and challenges in the creative economy. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the leading-edge knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in this area.

Whatever your current job within the creative industries and no matter how much experience you have or what size of organisation you work for, Kingston's creative industries programme is designed to suit you. We will provide you with the creative, leadership, entrepreneurship and management skills to succeed within the creative industries.

Are you a creative practitioner or manager in a creative enterprise?

Our creative industries programme has direct relevance for both perspectives and seeks to improve communication between them.

Are you just starting out in the creative industries?

If you are just starting out on your career, we will give you the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a placement appropriate to your area of the industry.

Have you got years of experience?

If you have substantial experience, you will benefit from undertaking a personal project that will focus directly on your specialist sector and demonstrate your new skills and expertise to current or future employers.

Are you a creative entrepreneur or employed by a world-class organisation?

Whether you are in charge of your own small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or are working within a world-class organisation, our unique programme has a broad scope in its approach, putting enterprise and innovation into context

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. We teach the course via a learning agreement read more in the Learning agreement framework section.

In Part 1 of your course, you will study with students from across all the Creative Industries programmes. In Part 2 of your course, you will study alongside fellow students who have opted to work towards the same specialist discipline.

Part 1: core modules

* Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship in Practice
* Managing Creativity and Innovation
* Leadership in the Creative Economy
* Contemporary Issues in the Creative Economy

Part 2: specialist modules

* Financial Resource Management
* Managing Operations
* Managing People and Organisations
* Marketing

Part 3: personal project (choose one)

* Dissertation
* Innovative Project

We usually expect applicants to have:- a second class degree or above in a relevant area and/or two years´ work experience in the creative industries;- an understanding of the context of the creative economy; and- the ability to rationalise why this course will be of value to them personally.- International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalentWe also carefully consider non-standard entrants with relevant personal and work experience who can demonstrate the interest, commitment and ability required to undertake this course successfully. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)