موقع حكومي رسمي تابع لحكومة المملكة العربية السعودية

Program Details

Diploma in Museum Management

An academic program that aims to build knowledge and develop expertise and skills in the field of museum management to contribute to community service and meet the needs of the labor market.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The specialization aims to qualify students as specialized cadres in the museum management sector by providing them with knowledge and skills related to museum management, from using materials, media, digital tools, and emerging technologies effectively and professionally to communicate complex museum ideas to the public, managing museum collections, and organizing exhibitions and cultural events.

Career opportunities

Document Manager, Digital Archive Manager, Exhibitions and Events Coordinator, Museum Learning Specialist, Media Campaigns and Marketing Officer, Responsible for Organizing Visits of Delegations and Public Figures, Customer Service and Visitor Services Officer

Program Information

College of Applied College
Department of Undeclared
Major Undeclared
Academic degree Diploma in Museum Management
Language of instruction
Duration 2 Years

Program Details

  1. 1.To provide the graduate with basic knowledge and relevant skills in the field of museum management.
  2. 2.Prepare the graduate to manage museums professionally and communicate effectively through cutting-edge educational technology.
  3. 3.Providing training opportunities in the field of museum management through activating local partnerships with specialized entities.
  4. 4.Meeting the needs of the labor market of qualified national cadres in the field of museum management.
  5. 5.Providing initiatives and activities that contribute to community service in the field of museum management.
  1. 1.Explain the theories, basic concepts, principles, processes, and practices related to museum management.
  2. 2.Demonstrate specialized knowledge and understanding of history and cultural heritage, understanding events in different contexts, and knowledge of current issues related to museum studies and museum management.
  3. 3.Employing critical thinking and creativity to manage workflows, challenges and difficulties in an innovative and ethical way for museum collections management, financial engineering, exhibition curation, continuity and maintenance in the museum industry
  4. 4.Develop and hone the professional skills and procedures required in museum operations, museum offerings, collections, taxonomy, conservation, and visitor services management.
  5. 5.Use materials, media, digital tools, and emerging technologies effectively and professionally to communicate complex museum ideas to the public.
  6. 6. Demonstrate human and professional values, adhere to ethical codes of conduct, and make responsible decisions to access and manage cultural heritage in the context of museums.
  7. 7. Develop a desire to work individually or with diverse teams with integrity and effectively, and to collaborate and commit to meeting the interests of stakeholders in local and global environments.
  1. 1.Continuous learning.
  2. 2.Decision makers.
  3. 3.Innovative team builders.
  4. 4.Professional Leaders
  5. 5.Active communicators.
  6. 6.Morally and socially responsible.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One Arch 100 Introduction to Archeology 3 —
Level One Arch 250 Museology 2 —
Level One ENG 101-1 English language (1) 3 —
Level One HRM 213 Human Resources Management 3 —
Level One MUS 100 Principles of Museum Management 3 —
Level One VIS 111 Art History (1) 3 —
Level Two ENG 102-2 English language (2) 3 —
Level Two LAW 212 Intellectual Property Rights 3 —
Level Two MUS 111 Museum Ethics 2 —
Level Two MUS 121 Regional and International Museums 3 Arch250
Level Two MUS 161 Digital Communication for Cultural Institutions and Organizations 3 —
Level Two VIS 112 Art History 2 3 —
Level Three MUS 141 Curatorial Projects for Museum Audience 3 —
Level Three BUS 406 Event Management 3 —
Level Three MUS 201 Sustainable Museum Management 3 —
Level Three MUS 202 Museums Quality Management 3 —
Level Three MUS 242 Museum Education and Community Engagement 3 MUS111
Level Four MUS 290 Cooperative Training 6 —

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

College Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
ACP 203 International Financial Reporting Standards 3
ACP 221 Internal Audit 3
BFM 100 Principle of Finance 3

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
Arch 331 Maintenance and Restoration of Monuments 3
BUS 305 Tourism Management 3
BUS 347 Negotiation and Conflict Management 3
VIS 311 Introduction to Islamic Art 3