Programme description

Contemporary Culture Management is a unique, interdisciplinary study programme including a broad spectrum of various courses divided into two groups: obligatory courses in the area of management and quality sciences, legal sciences, economy, finance and philosophy; optional courses (laboratories in the area of management and quality, and art sciences), and two specialised course groups – "modern culture" and "cultural organisations' management." This programme focuses on allowing students to gain knowledge, skills and competencies in the academic environment and practice, e.g., during the Polikultura festival, meetings and courses with experts in the management of cultural organisations and media from various sectors and traineeships.

Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of Management and Social Communication has the category A granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and outstanding rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA). The variety of study programmes conducted by the Faculty makes this unit one of the best interdisciplinary faculties of the Jagiellonian University.

The premises of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication are located on the territory of the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival. The Faculty is located in a modern building that consists of well equipped lecture halls, classes and computer rooms. Study programmes at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication are known for: exceptional research and didactic staff; unique fields of studies and original study programmes not available at other Polish universities; possibility to get a double degree thank to agreements with European universities; collaboration with the business sector; comfortable conditions for studying surrounded by the beautiful and green campus, UJOT TV television and UJOT.FM radio; various research societies which reflect the versatility of research conducted at the faculty and its didactic offer. The study programme is offered by the Institute of Culture, which is a part of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication. Students have access to the modern library of the faculty the book collection is of which is constantly supplied with the newest books (in Polish and English).

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Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Outstanding rating for the Faculty of Management and Social Communication awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• Category A granted to the Faculty by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Curriculum overview

Programme curriculum consists of information regarding classes in which you will take part while studying at this field of study. The programme provides data on classes in particular semesters, which of them are compulsory or optional, which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each class has its own syllabus – a description of contents of the class.

Student’s life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls. There are many student research groups at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication.

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, Utrecht Network, bilateral exchange programmes, European university Una Europa, or the domestic mobility programme called MOST.

More than just studies

• Student online television UJOT TV
• Radio UJOT FM. Student, uncensored
• Student associations at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication
• Student Government of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication

Graduates

Graduates of Contemporary Culture Management are well prepared for work in managing cultural organisations in three sectors: public, private and NGO. This programme prepares students to initiate and lead their projects in culture management in formal (organisational) and informal activities. The course of studies focuses strongly on the shaping of intellectual mobility of students, allowing them to create their job opportunities.

Graduates' cultural, professional, and personal competencies allow them to work internationally. Graduates know the theory of management and modern phenomena in culture. Theatres, museums, cultural centres, and organisations from the creative industries are a "natural habitat" for the graduates of this programme.

A critical reflection on modern times is crucial; therefore, graduates of Contemporary Culture Management become specialised creators, carers, researchers and managers of cultural resources and cultural heritage.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of Culture, a unit of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication. The Institute is located in the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, so-called the Third Campus, in Kraków’s district – Ruczaj. For more information, please contact:

kultura@uj.edu.pl

ul. Łojasiewicza 4, p. 2.390
30-348 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 664 58 18

kultura.uj.edu.pl
wzks.uj.edu.pl

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