Programme Code
One-Year Full-time/ A1M144
Two-Year Part-time/ C2M066
Programme Leader
Dr CHAN Chu Kwong Alex
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Introduction
The Master of Arts in Chinese Art Business and Cultural Heritage Management programme is designed to equip students and professionals with dual expertise, combining Chinese art business knowledge with museum management skills to meet the growing demand for professionals in art commerce and museum management in Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, China, Contributes to the development of China's cultural industry and to foster cultural confidence and the development of Hong Kong, China as a premier hub for high-end art transactions.
Programme Aims and Objectives
- To integrate comprehensive professional knowledge of Chinese art business and cultural heritage management, applying it to careers in the art business or museum administration.
- To assess the daily operations of Chinese art commerce and models of cultural heritage management, proposing strategies for optimisation and development.
- To evaluate relevant laws, professional ethics, and cultural policies related to art commerce, addressing ethical issues within art business or museum management.
- To apply emerging technologies in China’s cultural industry and art commerce sector to create innovative IP products or enhance organisational operating models.
- To demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to make well-founded judgments and handle complex professional issues.
- To cultivate professional talents suited for careers in museums, art commercial institutions, and related cultural sectors.
Target Participants
The programme is designed for a diverse range of students:
- Recent Graduates: individuals with undergraduate degrees in business administration are interested in museums or the art business, or students who have previously studied Chinese art and wish to enter the field of art management or commerce.
- Working Professionals: employees in museums or the art business sector looking to upskill or reskill to stay competitive in rapidly evolving industries.
- Artists: Calligraphers, painters, or other people engaged in artistic work.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes
- Integrate professional knowledge in Chinese artworks collections and appreciation.
- Equipped with digital technology application capability, utilise emerging technologies within the cultural industry and the art commercial market in China.
- Equipped with intercultural communication competence, evaluate the development trends of both the Chinese and global art markets.
- Analyse and implement the operational models of museums and art institutions, integrating skills in daily management and organising art-related activities.
- Evaluate and comply with the policies, laws, and professional ethics related to cultural assets.
Programme Structure
The Master of Arts in Chinese Art Business and Cultural Heritage Management programme is a 24-credit-point (cps) programme comprising six core courses and two elective courses. Each course carries three cps.
| Course Title | Cps |
|---|---|
| Core Courses (18 cps, 6 courses) | |
| An Introduction to Chinese Art History and Material Culture | 3 |
| Archaeology, Preservation, and Restoration of Chinese Artifacts | 3 |
| Development and Management of Cultural Industries | 3 |
| Communication and Marketing in Cultural Industries | 3 |
| Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Policy Issues Related to Artworks | 3 |
| Digital Technologies and Digital Cultural Assets | 3 |
| Elective Courses (6 cps, choose any 2 out of the following 5) | |
| Art Finance and Collection Management in China | 3 |
| Collection Management and Exhibition Practice of Cultural Relics | 3 |
| Global Circulation and Cross-Cultural Dialogue of Chinese Art | 3 |
| Special Topics in Chinese Artworks | 3 |
| Capstone Project | 3 |
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Medium of Instruction
Chinese (mainly Putonghua)
Tuition Fees
$181,500 per annum (24 credit points)
Fees subject to adjustment. The University reserves the right to make changes to tuition fee without prior notice. Tuition fees paid are normally not refundable or transferable. Extension fees will be charged to students who have to extend their studies beyond the normative period of study.
General Admission Requirements
- Applicants should normally hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably with relevant working experience (such as engaged in artistic creation or those with administrative experience in museums, auction houses, or calligraphy and painting galleries).
- Applicants who are new graduates and have excellent academic performance may also be considered.
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.