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Arts & Design Management Courses in Italy

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Accademia Riaci, Florence:
Located in the heart of Florence, Accademia Riaci is a leading art and design school providing a range of courses for Italian students and international students from around the world. In addition to providing quality education in popular art and design career fields, Accademia Riaci offers management courses relating to arts and design, marketing, and the hospitality industry, including Arts Management, Design & Design Management, Event Management, and Restaurant Management. Taught in Italian with English and Spanish interpreters available, these master courses are available to study for one year or one semester. On successful completion of your course, you will be awarded a Diploma Certificate.

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Business & Management Master Courses:
- Academic Year & Semester study options available
- Taught in Italian with English & Spanish interpreters
- You will be awarded a Diploma Certificate on completion of your course

Arts Management Master Course:
Photo of Arts & Design Management Courses in ItalyGain the knowledge and skills you need to become an arts administrator across a range of visual arts and performing arts disciplines.

Blending basic principles of administration with in-depth study of the cultural sector in the global economy, this course is ideal for those seeking a solid understanding of the arts and business in order to become a manager capable of heading theatres, museums, arts organizations, and cultural centers.

Subjects include:

• Phases of the cultural value profit chain (creation, production, distribution, consumption) 
• Fundamentals of Management Theory (project management, finances, marketing, organization, acquisition, strategy, leadership and communication) 
• Financial Management of Arts Organizations
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Art Law

Graduates have a global insight of cultural entrepreneurship and arts management theories & practice, and are prepared to seek careers in areas such as: public relations, arts education, development, artistic direction, and advocacy. 


Design & Design Management Master Course:

Image of Arts & Design Management Courses in ItalyLearn the business side of design! This comprehensive course encompasses the operational aspects of managing design teams, as well as business strategies and decisions that not only create innovative products, but also create a culture of design at the corporate level.

Students analyze 5 main areas of design management:
• Development of new products
• Financial and legal management
• Human resource and organization
• Marketing
• Operations

In addition to business-related subjects, you will learn about advanced applied design techniques, and through the use of professional software, you will learn to identify, assess and develop pertinent design concepts. 

You will complete weekly assignments. You may be required to complete an internship before graduation.

Graduates may find professional employment in the following roles: brand manager, creative director, design researcher, design department managers, etc. 


Event Management Master Course:
Photos of Accademia Riaci, FlorenceEvent management is one of the strongest-growing professions in the global marketing industry. Develop the business skills and tools in marketing, human resources, law, and finance that are pertinent to the events industry.

Subjects include:
• Event Logistics & Communications (how to manage volunteers, sounds and light technicians, caterers, and other resources)
• Fundraising & Sponsorship strategies (how to submit winning proposals, securing sponsorship and donors, event marketing, auction)
• Event Planning (how to conceptualize projects, improving knowledge of accessible resources and vendors)

At the end of the course, you will present your event project – based on the precise parameters and assignments provided – complete with all necessary details concerning budget, theme, target, objectives, etc.


Restaurant Management Master Course:
Picture of Arts & Design Management Courses in ItalyEquip yourself with the business skills you need for success in a wide range of wide variety of food service industry work settings, including owning your own business.

In this master course, you gain comprehensive restaurant and retail management training, covering every aspect of food & beverage operations. 

You gain top-level hands-on experience, as you work in modern commercial kitchens, under the supervision of renowned culinary management professionals.

Subjects include:
• Basic culinary arts
• Customer service
• Food preservation methods
• Inventory control and storage
• Labor cost management
• Menu planning and development
• Pricing methods
• Production need forecasting
• Sanitation
• Wine studies

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• Easily accessible from Malaga International Airport, Estepona is perfectly located for a quick weekend trip to other cities in southern Spain, including Seville, Granada, Cadiz, and Cordoba.

• We look forward to greeting you to charming Estepona.

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IFA Paris Fashion School, Florence Programs
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You graduate with: Masters degree in Luxury Brands Management from POLIMODA & MBA in Luxury Brands Management from IFA Paris.
MIB School of Management
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MIB School of Management was founded in 1988 as a consortium between academia and the world of research, and the economic and entrepreneurial systems (Generali Group, Allianz Group, illycaffè, Benetton, Fincantieri, etc). The School offers educational management courses from an international perspective and conducts research in the main areas of international management.
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