Developing Cultural Organisations: Certificate course
Shaping contemporary cultural work: Certificate programme at Master's level
A vibrant arts and cultural life needs people who can creatively develop their potential. For this to happen, suitable organisational conditions must be in place. The certificate course Developing Cultural Organisations supports cultural workers in making their institutions and projects sustainable. In the online-based course, professionals acquire skills in reflective leadership, strategic organisational development, innovative cooperation design, and in questions of empowerment and productive participation of diverse people and groups. The certificate is part of the Master of Arts and Cultural Management in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut and offers practical strategies for contemporary cultural work.

Next dates: March 2025: Next study start // April 11th, 2025: Online info day
At a glance
Degree: Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Credit Points: 15
Length of study: 2 semesters
Language: English
Start date: in March and September
Application deadline: 31 January and 31 July
Costs: 2.560 EUR plus the current term contribution of 210 EUR
Programme Director: Prof. Dr. Sigrid Bekmeier-Feuerhahn, Prof. Dr. Volker Kirchberg
Continuing education Developing Cultural Organisations: Contents
The Developing Cultural Organisations course comprises a total of three modules from the Master of Arts and Cultural Management. In addition to a compulsory module, you select two further modules from three possible modules:
- Leadership and Governance in Cultural Organisations (compulsory module)
- Developing Cultural Organisations (elective module)
- Culture and Cooperation (elective module)
- Participation, Diversity, Empowerment (elective module)

Continuing Education Developing Cultural Organisations: Course of Study
Distance-learning cultural management programme
A focus of the programme are case studies and projects in which you develop solutions to real scenarios in global practice. This way you also get the opportunity to raise and explore issues from your everyday work. Students are therefore not just students but also share their knowledge of practice with others on the course.
Discussions, group work and interdisciplinary projects further promote the exchange of knowledge. Teaching staff with experience in international roles and experienced culture managers for example from the Goethe-Institut will provide valuable practical insights.
The degree for your certificate programme
You can choose whether you want to take exams as part of the certificate programme Developing Cultural Organisations and thus acquire a university certificate and proof of credit points at the end. If you don't want to take any exams you can also receive a certificate of attendance at the end.
Good reasons for the certificate programme
- Extra-occupational further education on master level
- Exchange with fellow students from all over the world
- Network of internationally experienced lecturers from science and practice
- practice-oriented qualification on a part-time basis
- current topics and challenges in cultural management
- innovative online didactics
- Only two semesters
- High flexibility in terms of time and place
- Strong partner Goethe-Institut with comprehensive expertise in international cultural management
- Personal advice and support
Offers for prospective students
If you are interested in the Developing Cultural Organisations certificate but still have questions, please feel free to arrange a personal counselling interview or take advantage of one of our other information and counselling services:
Application: Your path to the certificate Developing Cultural Organisations
The Developing Cultural Organisations certificate programme begins in the summer and winter semester of each year in March and September. Applications are possible until January 31st or July 31st of each year.
In addition, it is possible to take individual modules and have them subsequently credited to the certificate programme. You can apply for the individual modules until the respective module start date.
You must meet the following admission requirements to enroll in the certificate programme:
- a university degree and at least two years of professional experience in the field of arts management OR at least five years of professional experience if no university degree is available
- advanced English language skills
Further Information
Contact & Advising
Coordinator
Christian Holst
Universitätsallee 1, C6.217
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-2534
christian.holst@leuphana.de
Coordinator
Sabine Engel
Universitätsallee 1, C6.217
21335 Lüneburg
Fon +49.4131.677-1858
sabine.engel@leuphana.de
E-mail contact
Please feel free to contact the team of the study programme via macuma.info@leuphana.de or the team of our cooperation partner via macuma.info@goethe.de.