Are you attracted to the world of art? Behind creativity and originality, it is a business just like everything else, but a very special one at that. At IBS you can study arts management and learn to navigate between the players of the market to be successful.
This double degree programme of studies between IBS (Hungary) and The University of Buckingham (UK), delivered in Budapest, covers the core knowledge and skills related to your programme using an interactive and practice-oriented approach to teaching and learning in small groups, and it also includes the UpSkill programme, our HR award-winning employability skills development framework as part of your studies.
General info
| February 2025 | September 2025 | |
| Duration of programme | 6 semesters | 6 semesters |
| Starting date | February and September | February and September |
| Tuition fee per semester | € 3,700 | € 4,000 |
| Tuition fee for the full programme | € 22,200 | € 24,000 |
| One-off registration fee for non-EU citizens | € 900 | € 900 |
| Degree awarded by | The University of Buckingham and IBS | The University of Buckingham and IBS |
| Common first year | Yes | Yes |
| Work placement available | Yes | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes | Yes |
| Campus | Budapest | Budapest |
| Admission criteria |
• Secondary school leaving certificate AND • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* |
• Secondary school leaving certificate AND• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* |
| Language of tuition | English | English |
* i.e.: TOEFL 72, GCSE English, Duolingo 95, IBS own English testing, etc. Please find further details here
Programme Content
This is a specialisation of the Business Management programme.
This programme trains you to be successful in managing the people and the organisations that make up the arts and events communities. You will not only gain insight into the history, funding, ownership and creation of arts, including the music industry. By taking optional modules, you can immerse yourself in special areas of interest, such as pop music, the film industry or gallery management.
We consider developing our students' employability skills highly important. IBS has set up UpSkill scheme, which enhances and develops the skills which are most demanded in the job market to ensure that our graduates have an advantage over others in job applications.Read more about it here.
Curriculum
Please find the curriculum here.*
* IBS reserves the right to change the curriculum.
Programme Specification
Please find the programme specification here.
Degree Sample
Please find the degree sample here.
Career Opportunities
By taking optional modules, you can immerse yourself in special areas of interest, such as pop music, the film industry or gallery management. Many graduates work as curators in art galleries or museums, or as writers or consultants working in areas related to visual culture and the art market. The training and skills you acquire will also prepare you for a whole range of careers that are not necessarily related to your subject of study.