Provides a foundation in business theory and practice for the arts industry. The program is specifically industry-focused and designed to give students the knowledge and skills to work in a diverse range of art forms and organizations, including theatre companies, venues, dance companies, exhibitions, galleries, concerts and festivals. By studying at WAAPA, students have opportunities for practical experience, including placements/secondments in the wider arts industry. Course Learning Outcomes Apply broad and coherent knowledge and skills with depth of the theories, principles and concepts of arts management. Critically review, analyze, and synthesize knowledge in arts management to improve organizational practice. Demonstrate initiative, judgement and creativity in planning, problem solving, and decision making through project planning for arts organizations. Exercise creative thinking and judgement to identify and sustainably solve problems in the planning, organization, marketing, and promotion of arts management. Recognize and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice. Successfully communicate arts management knowledge and ideas in diverse contexts, demonstrating cross-cultural awareness and including an ability to communicate and work with Aboriginal Australians. Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesize relevant information from multiple sources. Work collaboratively on a project and apply responsibility and accountability for own learning and continued development. Employment opportunities It is expected that graduates from this course will possess a high level of management expertise, together with leadership abilities, human resources skills and a broad knowledge of the arts industry, which will enable them to function as arts managers in an intelligent, effective and sensitive manner. WAAPA delivers courses with a focus on employability demonstrated by the high success rate of graduates gaining meaningful employment in the industry nationally and internationally. Possible future job titles General Manager, Arts Marketing Manager, Audience Development Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Business Development Manager, Communications Manager, Program Manager, Venue Manager, Producer, Events Coordinator.