25 May 2026
IADT
20
DL154
21 weeks
€1,700
This part-time postgraduate course is designed for creative professionals from various disciplines (filmmakers, designers, photographers, actors, theatre and event professionals, game developers, animators, painters, sculptors, and more) who want to develop or formulate a strategy for their practice or business, and to take the next step in transforming their passion into a more commercial venture. This may involve expanding an existing business, launching a new venture, or better positioning yourself within the creative marketplace.
The course will give you the opportunity to:
In contrast to general business courses, our course is designed for forward-thinking creative professionals offering a unique mix of four key modules, worth 5 ECTS each, tailored to help you thrive in the ever-evolving creative industries.
Together, these modules will empower you to unify your passion, potential, and practice into a successful, sustainable future.
Each module will have specific industry experiences. You will be paired with a business mentor to support you through your learning journey. Where possible/appropriate, the mentor will be from your own creative sector.
Field trips and networking events will form part of the overall experience.
Planned Industry Engagements include:
You will be assessed based on a final business plan/strategy for an existing or new business/venture and supported by your work across all the modules.
Delivery is blended with online weekly lectures (Wednesday evenings) and intensive in-person sessions (Saturdays), and some field trips to allow you to continue your usual projects and activities whilst also developing your business strategy and future aims.
Dates TBC
Desktop/laptop, camera, microphone and reliable wi-fi connection for the online classes.
We welcome applications from people with an established or emergent creative career at least 3-5 years post-graduation.
This course is suitable for those who have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.
Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.
You will be required to submit on the IADT application form:
IADT may ask for the contact details of a referee in some instances. You may also be called for interview.
Fees for this course are €1,700.