LEADERSHIP THROUGH VALUE
About the programme
The Creative MBA is designed to offer education in creative leadership, management and business administration to professionals working in any sector of the creative and cultural industries.
CREATIVE MBA is an international program, entirely taught in English, validated by AMBA (Association of MBAs) at an international level and ARACIS (National Council for Evaluation and Accreditation) at a national level.
The Cultural and Arts Business Administration degree at BBS is a recognised masters certificate, adapted to respond to the emerging needs of the creative and cultural sectors and focused on students’ personal development. Our goal is to nurture talent and prepare future managers to lead and coordinate in their unique styles.
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Why choose us?
This program engages you in a mix of individual and team projects, encouraging you to explore innovative methods for assessing, communicating, and scaling your ideas.
It prioritizes a foundation in emerging technologies, including big data and AI, empowering you to leverage these tools for informed decision-making.
You will develop essential management skills necessary for planning, budgeting, and organizing your business, while also learning entrepreneurial strategies to effectively fundraise and expand your creative ventures.
Who is it for:
- Creative workers from national and international companies, from both public and private institutions.
- Creative and cultural sector professionals (designers, architects, event planners, artist managers, cultural managers, etc.) aiming to move toward a general management or leadership position.
- Creative entrepreneurs.
Your Study Plan:
- Two years
- Four semesters
- Five modules per semester
- One weekend per month on campus
- Blended learning
Your Professors:
The teaching faculty includes professors from FABIZ-ASE Bucharest, visiting professors from universities across Europe, and local experts from the business and cultural sectors.
The classes are organized as follows:
- 1st Semester (starts at the beginning of October – ends in mid-February)
- 2nd Semester (starts in mid-February – ends in June)
Holidays are fixed every year, with the following calendar:
- 2 weeks for Christmas (end of December – beginning of January)
1 week after the first semester and before the beginning of the second semester (mid-February) - 2.5 months during the Summer Holidays (July – September, excluding study trips)
Two study trips abroad:
One-week study trip per year co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme.
The Master in Business Administration in Creative and Cultural Industries, originally launched at FABIZ, was relocated to BBS in 2024.
It is the only program of its kind in Romania, designed to bridge the gap between creativity and business, equipping professionals with the necessary skills to excel in the arts and cultural sectors. This recognized master’s degree is tailored to meet the evolving needs of creative industries, emphasizing personal development and fostering leadership.
The Creative MBA at BBS is dedicated to equipping students with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry, preparing them to be the next generation of leaders in creative and cultural sectors.
MARIO ANTICO
Founder @ Antico & Partners
ANDREI BONCEA
Co-founder @ Frame Film
ANDREI BORȚUN
CEO @ The Institute
IOANA CIOCAN
General Director @ ART SAFARI
DALIA BOLOGAN
PhD | Program Director & Associate Professor @ Bucharest Business School
Program Details
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Voices of our Partners
Any industry needs specialists, not just talent! I applaud this long-term thought educational program, built on a strong collaboration between the academic environment and creative entrepreneurs, public administration, and NGOs. I strongly believe that the Romanian Creative Initiatives are able to transform into Creative Industries. For this goal, a lot of Know How is needed, not just talent, vision, work and network.
Most people in entertainment and the music business have learned the tips & tricks by trial and error, lacking academic education in the field. I have to say though, it would have been nicer to have a go at this industry after learning a thing or two the “easy way”.
In Romania’s burgeoning creative industries, we often find an ocean of untapped talent—unparalleled storytelling, award winning filmmaking, and groundbreaking art. But what we lack is the bridge of business acumen to connect these creative islands to the global marketplace. Storytelling isn’t just confined to the cinematic screen; it’s an essential fabric that weaves together technology, politics, and business. In today’s digital age, a Creative Industries MBA isn’t merely about acquiring business acumen—it’s about mastering the art of narrative across multiple platforms. Let’s script your success, frame by analytical frame.
Together, we create The Art of making everything (im)possible!
Creative problem solving will always allow teams to generate innovation in the workplace in a multitude of ways. The ability to understand a business in a creative way, regardless of the field, helps you become more versatile in an interconnected world.
This is an utterly necessary program that will contribute to healthier creative environments. Together we will teach people working in the creative field the shortcuts they need to know, so they don’t waste precious years and stamina on futile endeavors. What a great time for the apprentice to join the master!
Enrollment Process
Tuition fee
Standard
- 4 installments of € 1000 / semester
- payable in the account of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE)
Romanian citizens will receive the invoice in RON using the BNR exchange rate on the day of invoicing and non-Romanian citizens will receive their invoice in Euro. All invoices are to be paid in 15 days from issuing. Romanian citizens will receive the invoice in RON using the BNR exchange rate on the day of invoicing and the non-Romanian citizens will receive their invoice in Euro. All invoices are to be paid in 15 days from issuing.
All the taxes will be paid through bank account or at the Postal offices in the following bank account: Beneficiary: ASE RON Bank account ASE – CREATIVE MBA Program
- Beneficiary: ASE
- Address of the beneficiary: Bucharest, Piata Romana no. 6, District 1, Romania
- Fiscal code: 4433775
- IBAN Account: RO35 TREZ 7012 0F33 0500 XXXX
- Bank Name: Trezoreria Statului Sector 1 – Bucuresti / State Treasury, County 1, Bucharest
- Details: CREATIVE MBA Program
The fee for the admission process is 300 RON.
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