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Become a Cultural Heritage Entrepreneur!

Cultural activities are a major contributor to national development, job creation and social cohesion. The master in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development aims to impart the necessary competencies and skills to participants in the conservation and promotion of World Heritage Sites as well as in the conceptualization of sustainable projects designed around a wide spectrum of cultural activities in the fields of natural and cultural heritage, creative industries, museums and tourism.

The Programme provides a solid foundation in a variety of cultural economics topics and the value chain of cultural and natural sites. It explores in detail the economic, social, institutional and legal considerations that govern the diverse categories of UNESCO-designated World Heritage Sites.

The Programme also puts emphasis on strategic management competencies for the preservation and promotion of these sites as well as on monitoring the efficacy and adequacy of site management plans and associated cultural projects.

The Master is designed by the University of Torino , the Politecnico di Torino , the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

ICCROM, as intergovernmental organization dedicated to the conservation of cultural heritage, and SiTI, as a research institute on innovation and socio-economic growth, are associated with this initiative in their respective areas of expertise. University Paris 1 Sorbonne -Pantheon and the Macquarie University of Sydney - Australia, two top universities in the international panorama, are partners of the Master.

The International Research Centre on the Economics of Culture and World Heritage Studies (Category 2 Centre Turin) under the auspices of UNESCO founded by Professor Santagata is also associated with the Master. This centre is located at the Venaria Reale World Heritage Site in Turin, allowing students to visit and study this beautiful palace.

Deadline for application:

There are two deadlines for submitting applications. There is an early bird deadline of 3 June 2012, and a final deadline of 2 September 2012.

Tuition fees and availability of scholarships

The Tuition fee for the 2012-13 edition of the Master is 8000 Euro. A range of partial scholarships will be available for eligible applicants. Partial tuition scholarships will be offered in the following categories: 25%, 50%, 75% and, exceptionally, 85%. Criteria for awarding fellowships include personal financial situation, professional profile, capacity to implement a project and relevance for the course. Preference will be given to applicants for scholarships from low income countries.

Board and lodging

The cost of board and lodging on campus of the ILO Turin centre for 16 weeks is 5800 Euro. Meals are excluded and must be paid directly by participants. However, exceptionally, some scholarships for board and lodging will be made available to applicants from low income countries. Alternatively, students of the Master may make their own accommodation arrangements, at their own expense, off campus in Turin.

To submit your application please follow this link.