The Art and Design Management MA course at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design prepares students for leadership in the creative industries while working across diverse case studies and collaborations.

The Art and Design Management MA at Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest (MOME) is designed to help you deeply understand the creative industries and excel as a leader in them.

With MOME Budapest's Art and Design Management MA, you will learn to navigate and shape the future of cultural and creative sectors by developing skills in cultural project management, creative business strategies and communication. The programme combines academic knowledge with practical experience, helping you build a strong foundation for impactful careers.

You will work on real-world challenges through case studies, internships and collaborations with industry partners, gaining hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of global and local creative ecosystems. By the end of your studies, you will have the critical thinking, entrepreneurial mindset and confidence to excel in roles across cultural institutions, design businesses, media organisations and beyond.

MOME has recently introduced a unique approach towards how students deal with our environment, society, time and wellbeing to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Rooted in sustainability and innovation, thematic challenges connected to all of MOME's MA programmes will equip students with the creative tools and knowledge needed to design meaningful, future-ready solutions.

Through hands-on projects, interdisciplinary collaboration and a forward-thinking approach, you will explore new ways to create resilient and inclusive spaces, ideas, objects, art and more, while redefining the role of design in global transformation.

Explore international scholarship opportunities at MOME, designed to support talented individuals from around the world in pursuing their studies at Hungary's top art and design university. Whether you are of Hungarian descent, live in a non-EU country, or come from a designated region, you can learn more about the scholarship opportunities on the university's website.

School: Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design
Course: Art and Design Management MA
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Course dates: September 2026 to June 2028
Application deadline: 30 April 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

– Prepares graduates for leadership roles in for-profit ventures as much as non-profit mission-based projects
– Develop skills in cultural project management, creative business strategies and communication
– Build a strong foundation for impactful careers in the market or the social sphere alike

What are the requirements?

– Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
– Please note that we can only accept BA diploma certificates which are accredited and equivalent to a Hungarian BA degree
– A relevant portfolio

More details of the application process can be found on the university's website.

What facilities and resources are available?

– Case studies, internships and collaborations with industry partners and civic institutions

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