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Itaú Cultural Joins the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul to Offer a Free Master’s Degree in Economics and Cultural Policies! The slots are limited, and applications will be open until April 1st!
The partnership between Itaú Cultural and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is providing a unique opportunity for those who wish to specialize in the field of culture and creative industries.
With applications now open, the Professional Master’s in Economics, focusing on Economic and Cultural Policies and Creative Industries, offers 30 fully funded spots for those looking to expand their knowledge of the economic issues surrounding this field.
The course aims to deepen studies related to the economics of culture and creative industries and is targeted at professionals and students from various fields of knowledge.
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If you are looking to delve into the transformations of the cultural market and public policies aimed at the sector, this is your chance to enroll in a high-level master’s program.
A Master’s Course That Adapts to Your Pace
With mandatory in-person classes in Porto Alegre and online activities, the Professional Master’s in Economics, offered in partnership with Itaú Cultural and UFRGS, adopts a hybrid format, ensuring flexibility for students.
In addition to providing a solid structure of academic references, the program aims to qualify discussions on the economic issues involving the cultural sector and creative industries.
The 30 available slots for the course are distributed among various modalities: 10 slots for general competition, 15 slots for affirmative actions, and 5 slots for re-enrollment, aimed at students who have previously participated in prior editions of the program but did not complete the master’s degree.
The results of the selection process will be announced on May 28th, and classes are expected to begin in July.
The Content of the Master’s Degree
The master’s program has been structured to provide robust and comprehensive training on topics related to the economics of culture and creative industries.
Throughout the course, students will develop a research project, with continuous support from the initial drafting through to the final dissertation defense.
Among the subjects that are part of the master’s curriculum are: Fundamentals of Economics, Economics and Politics of Culture and Creative Industries, Microeconomics and Cultural and Creative Industries, Brazilian Macroeconomics and Cultural and Creative Industries, Research Methodology, Applied Statistics and Quantitative Methods, and Legal Frameworks and Regulations in Culture.
Another important topic addressed in the course is The Economics of Creative Industries in a Global and Digital Era, which reflects the technological changes and new dynamics of the cultural market, greatly impacted by digitalization and globalization.
Qualified Faculty
The program features a team of highly qualified professors, including distinguished doctors Róber Iturriet Ávila and Maurício Andrade Weiss, responsible for the academic and scientific direction of the course.
Additionally, the master’s program includes the collaboration of 12 professors, with extensive academic and professional experience both in Brazil and abroad, who bring a global perspective to the topics covered.
The program also involves the participation of researchers, female researchers, and industry professionals, who, with their international experiences, add even more value to the course.
Applications and Selection Process
Applications for the Professional Master’s in Economics, with a concentration in Economics and Cultural Policies and Creative Industries, are open until 6 PM on the 1st of April.
Interested individuals should access the website of the Itaú Foundation School and fill out the registration form available on the platform.
It is important to emphasize that the course is free, making the opportunity even more attractive for those seeking quality training at no cost.
The complete announcement, containing all the information about the selection process and the course program, is available on the platform of the Itaú Foundation School.
