An Interdisciplinary Masters Degree in Heritage Management

Heritage Management is an interdisciplinary and rapidly evolving field in India and the rest of the world. Also, with the rise of schemes like HRIDAY and Smart Cities, heritage is becoming a component in tourism, employment, and economic growth. This has increased the appeal of heritage management to the younger generation as they are actively engaging with heritage in creative ways.

The Centre for Heritage Management is one of the seven centers at Ahmedabad University, which offers a unique and exciting Master’s Programme in Heritage Management. It is a two-year program, considered a pioneer in South Asia in terms of establishing the practice of heritage management. Master of Management in Heritage Management program (MMS-HM) focuses on creating a foundation of heritage and sustainable development, while simultaneously integrating business entrepreneurship. It equips students with tools to address global challenges like economic crises, pandemics, and climate change.

The MMS-HM program is aligned with the Competency Framework for Cultural Heritage Management adopted by UNESCO. The diverse teaching methodology includes lectures, seminars, group work, and field learning experiences, with the culmination of studies with a thesis. Moreover, students get the opportunity to study under outstanding faculty members whose areas of interest range from living heritage, sacred geography, and nature-culture linkages to archaeology and conservation science.

The Centre for Heritage Management is involved in regional initiatives such as serving as the Secretariat for the Asia-Pacific Higher Education Network for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (APHEN-ICH).  It holds positions on executive boards of organizations like the Asian Academy of Heritage Management (AAHM) and APHEN-ICH, contributing to the advancement of heritage management education and practices in the Asia-Pacific region. It also hosts events such as the Annual Conference of Heritage Management, Education and Practice at Ahmedabad University. Currently, the 5th edition of the conference will take place from 15th to 17th March 2024, under the theme “Heritage Economics and Digital Technologies.” Along with esteemed professionals and researchers, the center supports students from across the country to take advantage of this international event by way of a special workshop hosted as a pre-conference event (interested students may reach out to the organizers to see if there is a seat available for the fully funded workshop, for more information: https://ahduni.edu.in/academics/schools-centres/centre-for-heritage-management/events/5th-annual-conference-heritage-management-education-and-practice/

Overall, Ahmedabad University's Master's Programme in Heritage Management offers a comprehensive education in heritage preservation, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship. Through its innovative curriculum and industry partnerships, it enables heritage professionals to adapt and manage change holistically.

For Admission Inquiry Contact:

• Office of Graduate Admission
• Ahmedabad University
• chm.admissions@ahduni.edu.in
• Contact Number: +91.7226959511 | +91.79.61911302/133

About Ahmedabad University: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit institution founded in 2009, committed to liberal education and research. It has gained recognition for its global collaborative research, flexible curriculum, project-based learning, and industry partnerships. The university has been designated a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat, providing opportunities for advanced research and academic activities.

Note: The views expressed in this article are those of Ahmedabad University and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.