MA in Art Business, Singapore

The art and antiques market is a multi-billion dollar industry, which employs hundreds of thousands of professionals in small and medium-sized businesses as well as a number of large enterprises. And no-where is that art industry booming as much as it is in Asia.

The Master of Arts Degree in Art Business offered by Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore prepares students for careers in the commercial art world, with a particular emphasis on working in Asia and with Asian art. The curriculum is designed for students who already have an art background and want to understand business theories and practices, or those with a business background with a strong interest to enter the art industry. The programme is not a business degree but a degree in the business of art, and its unique perspectives.

The specially designed and structured programme consists of eight modules, with each module programmed to run over a three-week period, and a final dissertation. In addition, the programme includes study trips throughout Asia including China, India and Hong Kong.

A two-year option for the MA in Art Business programme operates for students who have an active interest in doing the programme but have limited time. The two-year option will allow students to spread the eight modules over two years rather than one.

Course breakdown for 2010/11

SEMESTERS 1 & 2

April - October 2010
Students study eight core units in:
Art Law
Art Markets
Art Marketing
Connecting Art and Business: Structures for the Art Market
Ethics and the Art Market
Research Methodology
Business Planning and Finance
Art Valuation and Investment

September 2010 – April 2011
Students study six core units in:
Art Law
Art Markets
Art Marketing
Connecting Art and Business: Structures for the Art Market
Ethics and the Art Market
Research Methodology

Plus two elective units from the following:
Art Valuation and Investment
Business Planning & Finance
Post-Colonialism and Globalisation
Network Studies
Photography
Group Research Project


Faculty
Phil Whittaker, Institute Director
Dr. Gil Schneider, Programme Director
Dr. Tamar Almor
Dirk Kiefer
Professor Jianping Mei
Emily Philips
Alvaro Rodriguez
Ruben de la Nuez
RNilanjan Raghunath
Professor Henry Lydiate


Download MA Art Business Semester Full Break Down for 2009/10 (Word).

Download MA Art Business Prospectus for 2010/11 (PDF).

Download MA Art Business Handbook 2009/10 (Word).


Tuition and fees 2009-2010
Semester 1: SGD 25,600 (inclusive GST)

Semester 2: SGD 25,600 (inclusive GST)

Semester 3: SGD 8,900 (inclusive GST)

Travel: SGD 7,400 (inclusive GST)

Total: SGD 67,500 (inclusive GST)

Total programme payment schedule:
Deposit: SGD 1,500 (Due on acceptance)

Payment 1: SGD 35,625 (Due on enrolment)

Payment 2: SGD 30,375 (Due 1 Dec 2009)

Total: SGD 67,500

All fees are inclusive of GST

Other Costs:
All students are required to provide their own laptop computers for the duration of the programme. The cost of books will vary for student to student, but a budget of between SGD 750-1000 for the programme should be sufficient. Lodging and food costs will vary for individual students so please refer to the accommodation section for more details.


Sotheby's Institute of Art brochure/catalog
Download our brochure/catalog 2010-2011.

Need more information?
Please e-mail: info.sg@sothebysinstitute.com
or call us on tel: +65 6305 2600.