Managing Museums

This module focuses on the organisational and managerial context of museums.

This module aims to familiarise students with a variety of key aspects of management, both theoretical and technical, which are deemed essential for the effective running of museums. It discusses management against the background of the ever-changing role of museums and the many challenges relating to economy, politics and society that institutions face today. A variety of topics pertaining to museum management are examined, including current issues and debates; financial aspects and strategic planning; governance and leadership; marketing; technology and digitisation; legislation and policies; professional ethics and codes of conduct; management of human resources; identity and impact management; and fundraising and development.

Topics include:

• the international and national museum scene
• legislation relating to museums
• professional ethics and codes of conduct
• strategic planning
• management of resources
• fundraising
• training

Module information

• Code: ARCL0093  
• Credits: 15
• Coordinator: Ian Carroll 
• Prerequisite: This option is only available to students who have accepted onto the MA in Museum Studies.
• Handbook: open»

For registered students

• Moodle page: open»
• Reading list: open»

Availability

• Runs every year