Master’s Degree in
Contemporary art,
markets and business
Modalidad Escolarizada – Av. Constituyentes 455, Col. América, CDMX
Start date: August 10, 2026
Closing date: December 9, 2027
Duration: 3 semesters
Schedules: Mondays, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays from 6pm to 10pm
Some Thursdays and Saturdays for museum and gallery visits
One week on campus and one week on campus and online
Academic trips:
– New York | November 2026 (5 days)
– Los Angeles | February 2027 (5 days)
*Some Master’s courses will be taught in the morning with students from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
Modalidad Escolarizada – Av. Constituyentes 455, Col. América, CDMX
Closing: December 9, 2027
Duration | 3 semesters
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday from 6 pm to 10 pm
Some Thursdays and Saturdays for visits to museums and galleries
One week on campus and another week on campus and online.
Academic trips:
– New York | November 2026 (5 days)
– Los Angeles | February 2027 (5 days)
*Some courses of the Master’s program will be taught
in the morning together with students from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
The Master in Contemporary Art, Markets and Business is the first postgraduate program in Latin America focused on training professionals capable of transforming the art and design industry. It is a bilingual program developed in partnership between CENTRO and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, a global leader in the art market. The master’s degree prepares students to understand and actively participate in the art ecosystem, addressing the functioning of fairs, museums, galleries, auction houses, biennials, collections, digital platforms and cultural foundations.
- Alliance with Sotheby’s Institute of Art: Master developed in collaboration with Sotheby’s Institute of Art, a global reference in the art market.
- International experience: Two academic trips to New York and Los Angeles with visits to museums, galleries, fairs and private collections.
- Professional network in contemporary art: Building strategic relationships in Mexico and in the international art circuit.
- Industry links: The master’s program collaborates with ZsONAMACO, Material, MUAC, Jumex, OMR and other key institutions in the Mexican and global scene.
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
Curriculum
Who is it aimed at?
- Professionals in art, economics, cultural management, communication or related areas. Interest in the management and commercialization of contemporary art. Must have experience in cultural markets and creative economy.
What will you be able to work on?
- Graduates will be able to manage artistic projects, developing marketing and dissemination strategies.
- They will have the ability to analyze contemporary art trends, their movements and impact on the market.
- They will develop competencies in the management of collections, galleries and cultural events.
- They will be able to work as contemporary art curators, art gallery directors, cultural project managers or art market consultants.
Kerstin Erdmann – DirectorTeachers
B.A. in art history from the University of Southern California and M.A. in Italian and Italian literature from Middlebury College, Università di Firenze. She is currently an independent curator
and Senior Fellow at the Center for Business and Management of the Arts, Claremont Graduate University. She is a former Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.
Michel Blancsubé is an independent curator based in Mexico City. He was curatorial assistant at the Musée d’art Contemporain de Marseille (1996-2001), head of registration (2001-12) and curator (2006-15) at the Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo.
Gemma del Carmen Argüello Manresa
D. from the Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona. She works on aesthetics, ethics and politics, and in recent years on feminist, Latin American and Latino art history. She has participated in research projects at universities and has curated for cultural spaces such as the Laboratorio Arte Alameda and the Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil. She is a member of the National System of Researchers Level 1, co-editor of the magazine Voces del Museo Universitario del Chopo and co-directs the Editorial Projects Office.
Frequently asked questions
and admission process
for foreigners
Why CENTRO?
- Connection with an international network of experts.
- Excellence Boosting Program: study subjects from other graduate programs free of charge to complement your knowledge in other areas of interest
. - Collaborations with CENTRO's Creative Economy Research Center (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal Economía Creativa.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, an area that links the graduate community with the industry in real projects.
Why CENTRO?
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a meeting
to connect with companies looking for creative talents. - Campus with 17 workshops of industrial design, textile and fashion, technology, screen printing, among others; 4 projection rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing islands; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest Motion Capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Why CENTRO?
- Connection with an international network of experts.
- Excellence Boosting Program: study subjects from other graduate programs at no cost to complement your knowledge in other areas of interest.
- Collaborations with CENTRO's Creative Economy Research Center (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal Economía Creativa.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, an area that links the graduate community with the industry in real projects.
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a networking event with companies looking for creative talent.
- Campus with 17 workshops of industrial design, textile and fashion, technology, screen printing, among others; 4 projection rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing islands; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest Motion Capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you have scholarships and financing?
CENTRO Scholarship: you can apply once you have your admission letter. A socio-economic study is conducted (with cost) and an external company evaluates the need for financial support. With this information the scholarship committee awards the percentage. The decision is final.
CENTRO Graduate Scholarship: 30% for graduates of both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Financiamiento: trabajamos con la empresa Laudex para el financiamiento de los programas. Ellos realizan un estudio de riesgo y otorgan el porcentaje de apoyo. Laudex Advisor Data: Linda Granados : 55 7672 2250 : linda.granados@laudex.mx
2. Are there benefits for prompt payment?
10% benefit on your first tuition payment if you register before April 20 for August graduate programs and October 20 for January graduate programs.
6% on your first tuition or full semester/quarter if you enroll before June 15 for August graduate programs and December 15 for January graduate programs.
3. Can I enroll without a bachelor's degree?
It is an essential requirement of the SEP to have a bachelor’s degree in order to pursue a postgraduate program. If you are still in the process of obtaining your degree, you can enroll by presenting a certificate from your university indicating that you have completed 100% of your credits satisfactorily and that your degree is in process.
4. Can I obtain my degree through a CENTRO Graduate Program?
Yes, you can do so, by means of a letter from your university indicating that you have successfully completed 100% of your undergraduate credits and authorizing this degree process.
5. Why should I have a good level of English?
6. What are the requirements to take a Postgraduate course?
To begin your admission process you need: Bachelor’s degree (if you are in the process of graduating you have the first semester to present your degree), letter of motivation, admission form with your data, Curriculum Vitae, interview with the program management for evaluation and acceptance, preferably professional experience, good level of English (applies to some programs).
In some graduate programs you will be asked for specific requirements related to the knowledge of software programs or to have a portfolio. Your advisor will inform you of these specifications.
To begin your enrollment process you need to present the following documents: Letter of Acceptance, Birth Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, CURP and Professional ID.
What is the admission process like?
Once you meet all the requirements mentioned in the previous points, you must pass an interview with the management or coordination of the program of your interest. If you are admitted to the program, we will give you your letter of acceptance and you can start the enrollment process by paying the first tuition fee and sending the required documentation. At this point you can start, if necessary, the scholarship application process. Once you have completed the admission forms, made the payment and sent the documentation, you will be officially enrolled in the postgraduate program.
How is the admission process for foreigners?
You can choose to take the program and obtain a degree from CENTRO or revalidate your studies to obtain a degree from the SEP.
Consult the frequently asked questions for foreigners here
9. Can I take courses from other graduate programs?
CENTRO has developed the “Impulse to Excellence” program, which allows graduate students to take courses from other programs to enrich their education at no additional cost.
Specialties: 2 subjects per semester/quarter (4 in total of the program).
Master’s Degree: 2 subjects per semester/quarter (6 in total for the program).
To obtain this benefit you must meet certain academic prerequisites and have no financial debts.
What is the difference between a Specialty and a Master's Degree?
A Specialty is a postgraduate degree to deepen in a specific area of knowledge and develop skills for a better job performance. Upon completion, you obtain a Specialist academic diploma awarded by the SEP. The average duration is one year.
A Master’s degree is the last stage of formal education, a postgraduate program that provides academic, theoretical and practical training superior to that of a specialty. It requires analytical and interpretative skills to elaborate concepts and develop arguments. Upon completion, you obtain a Master’s degree awarded by the SEP. The average duration is 18 months or between 400 and 500 hours of training.