Admission Process
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Your Path to the
MMIAM Program
Whether you’re a young professional or an established leader in the arts, completing the Master of Management in International Arts Management (MMIAM) will elevate your global perspective and expand your impact in the international arts and culture sector.
Our admission process is designed to identify passionate, driven individuals who are ready to make a lasting impact in the arts world.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or a recent graduate with a love for the arts, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
On this page, you’ll find all the information you need about eligibility requirements, application steps, deadlines, and how to secure your place in this program.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the MMIAM program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Academic Background
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field from a recognized institution.
Professional Experience
A demonstrated passion for the arts.
Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English is required. Candidates may need to take a recognized language test if their prior education was not conducted in English.
Application Deadlines
Submit your application by one of the following dates:
November 15,
January 15,
April 15
and June 1 (US Citizen only)
Step-by-Step Application Process
Overview of the application process
Important
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Submit Application
Those application materials allow us to register you as an applicant.
Submit them by the deadline.
– The application form
– A digital copy of your birth certificate (Canadian citizens must provide a certified copy once they are accepted in the program)*
– A digital copy of your passport (information page with photo and signature only)
Send your application documents to mmiam@hec.ca (all applications except from Chinese candidates).
Chinese candidates: send your application documents to iaec@ceaie.edu.cn with a copy to mmiam@hec.ca. Documents will be reviewed by a committee composed of both members of the MMIAM Admissions’ Committee and members of the International Art Talent Program of China International Education Institute.
*Please note that if your birth certificate is not written in French or English, we require a translation that can be done by any translator.
Pay Processing Fee
The application processing fee is US $100 (non-refundable). To request a payment link and pay by credit card, contact mmiam@hec.ca. Applicants from China should contact iaec@ceaie.edu.cn, where our partners will manage both registration and payment.
Request 2 Recommendation Letters
Send the recommendation form to the people you asked for a recommendation. Ask them to send us their confidential letter by email at mmiam@hec.ca without a cc to you, with a note from them confirming that they wrote the letter and giving their full contact information.
Submit Supporting Documents
Send your application materials by email to mmiam@hec.ca.
The supporting documents can be sent after the deadline, but your application will not be reviewed until all materials are received.
– Motivation letter: Write a short essay describing why you want to pursue this program. Be sure to highlight anything that is not in the application you are sending us. It could be the path that led you to your passion for the arts, or anything else you think is relevant. There is no specific form for this letter.
– If you want to apply for a program scholarship, complete this essay.
– If you answered ‘YES’ to any of the compulsory questions under US law in the application for admission form (p. 4) please complete this supplementary essay.
– Two certified copies of your official transcripts.*
– A digital copy of your degrees.*
– A digital copy of your curriculum vitae / resume.
– 1 digital passport-size photo with a white background for identification purpose only (you can smile if you want).
*Please note that if your transcripts and diploma are not written in French or English, we require an official translation certified by the Canadian consulate or embassy of your country of origin or a member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ).
Submit English Language Test Scores (if English is not your first language)
Either the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo if English is not your first language unless you completed high school, college or university in English or you have worked in English.
The English language test scores can be sent after the deadline, but your application will not be reviewed until all materials are received.
Application Review
The admissions committee carefully reviews all application materials. Once your file is complete (with application documents, processing fee, recommendation letters, supporting documents and English language test score), strong candidates will be invited to an interview with the program co-directors.
Confirmation
After you receive an offer of admission, you must complete the following steps by the stated deadlines:
1. Accept the offer by sending a confirmation letter or email to HEC Montréal.
2. Submit the non-refundable deposit of US $750.
3. Begin preparations for study permits, student authorizations, and health insurance. You will receive welcome emails with detailed guidance.
4. Send official documents, including transcripts and certified translations.
5. Pay tuition and travel costs by the specified payment deadlines.
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