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Graduate Certificate of Arts and Entertainment
Management

Off campus studies
International students can undertake off-campus study while living overseas.
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Course Overview
The aims of the course are to provide an understanding of the functions and principles of management as it applies to the role of a manager within the context of arts and entertainment and business generally. The course also provides an overview of the cultural industry and how arts and entertainment management is delivered and its links with international governing bodies, and develops a comprehensive understanding of the integration of business disciplines in the effective management of the arts.
Students will also develop necessary skills to provide leadership and direction for the arts, to contribute to the growing internationalisation of the arts and its potential impact on the countries ability to attract major cultural events. It develops a critical understanding of the concepts, theories and tools available in strategy formulation, implementation and organisational dynamics of cultural organisations.
The students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Arts and Entertainment Management will be eligible for entry into the Master of Business Administration with credit for units completed.
Course RulesTo satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Certificate a student must complete 4 credit points made up of one compulsory unit worth 1 credit point and three elective units worth 1 credit point each.

Course structure Core unit
MMM790 Arts Management

Admission requirementsDeakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicants previous academic record.
The minimum requirements are:(i) successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or(ii) successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination or(iii) approved professional or industrial experience
English language requirements - Postgraduate coursesPostgraduate applicants to Deakin University must demonstrate their competence in English by providing certified/notarised documentary evidence of one of the following. Unless otherwise stated, applicants must have satisfied the University’s minimum postgraduate English requirements no more than two years preceding the date of their enrolment at Deakin. Certain courses may require a higher level of English proficiency.
1. An overall band score of 6.5 or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (Academic module) conducted by the British Council/IDP Education Australia office, provided that no individual band score is less that 6. 2. A score of 237 or better (essay rating 4.5) in the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL CBT). 3. A score of 92 or better (writing score 21) in the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). 4. English is the applicant’s first language and secondary and/or undergraduate studies were conducted in English. 5. Satisfactory completion of at least two semesters of full-time study in an Australian undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a tertiary institution in Australia. 6. Satisfactory completion of a post secondary studies program which is at least two years full time or equivalent within the last five years in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment. 7. A minimum of three years professional practice in English, and satisfactory completion of study in English language leading to certification by the governing body of the profession. 8. Completion of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 4 program at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) with a final assessment result of 60% or higher within the last twelve months. 9. Satisfactory completion of the DUELI test of English language competence within the last six months.10. Other evidence of English language competence deemed acceptable by the Chair of the Academic Board.
University ProfileMore than 30 percent of Deakin students study by distance education.
Deakin has many years' experience in using online technologies to support and enhance the learning experiences of distance education students.
Distance education is an ideal choice for people who do not live near a campus to complete a course; or for people who wish to combine study with their job, as you may choose when and where you study.
Teaching and learningOff-campus courses are the same as on-campus courses – the only difference is that rather than attend lectures, tutorials and practical classes in person, you study using a variety of other methods.
Deakin Studies Online (DSO)DSO is Deakin University’s online teaching and learning environment. It delivers web-based course material and assessment tasks and facilitates communication and collaboration between staff and students.
DSO is being implemented as the university-wide learning management system.
Deakin's online environment gives you flexible and convenient access to learning resources and will enrich your learning experiences.
Distance Campus Support - Deakin University Student AssociationThe Distance Student section of the Deakin University Student Association website is devoted to information tailor-fitted to the needs of off-campus students on what DUSA in general and the Distance Campus Committee (DCC) in particular can do.
The DCC is here to represent YOU if you are a student at Deakin studying off-campus: looking out for your needs, putting you in contact with services, representing you to the University and making themselves available for advice.