Music Organisations is a Certificate Program that provides specialized, up-to-date and cutting-edge knowledge in a variety of theoretical and practical issues pertaining to music organisations. The programme, taught in English, includes topics regarding the structures and governance of music organisations, management and leadership, communication and PR for music organisations, festivals and events management, and audiences in the culture and music sectors. It is taking into consideration developments in the area of music organisations in Europe and worldwide, making it an idea choice for young graduates who wish to pursue a career in a music organisations, or established professionals who want to acquire an academic knowledge and degree in the field.
It is possible to first complete the Certificate Program “Music Organisations”. The completed continuing education program can then be credited towards the “Music Business and Culture” continuing education program in terms of content and financing.
Olga Kolokytha

The Music Organisations Certificate Program is a must for anyone starting, or already having, a career in different types of music organisations.

Olga Kolokytha
PhD MA

Study Program Director – Center for Applied Music Research

Info Session

At our info session, the study program is presented in detail. We are happy to answer your questions and look forward to meeting you there!

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Benefit from our Program

  • international
  • flexible and part-time study programs that can be studied alongside work commitments
  • networking with music professionals and peers
  • for working professionals

  • networking

  • international

In combination with other continuing education programs, Stackable Programs can be combined to achieve an academic degree.

After the Certificate Program (CP), many other options are open, such as an academic degree (Master).
Tatjana Kohl

The Stackable Program offers me complete flexibility in the design of my studies.

Tatjana Kohl

Student

ECTS

Here you can find more information about the Certificate Program „Music Organisations“

Admission Requirements

  • university entrance qualification or
  • completed training at at least NQF level IV, or
  • several years of relevant professional experience
  • English language skills

Application process

  1. Contact us to clarify your expectations of the study program and to check the admission requirements
  2. Online application (Prepare the required documents for uploading in the online tool. You can find the relevant forms and templates in the "Downloads" section on the "Application" info page. Please also note the study code UM 992 389 for selection in the online tool.)
  3. Carrying out the selection procedure (e. g. interview with the director of studies)
  4. Admission to the degree program

We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you soon at the University for Continuing Education Krems.

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