Culture-Based Global Leadership & Creative Talent Development Program
Advancing Global Education through Culture, Creativity, and Ethical Competence
Culture Masters designs and delivers advanced, customised education and training programs that empower cultural practitioners, artisans, creative professionals, emerging youth talents, and community stakeholders to thrive sustainably within an increasingly complex global cultural economy.
Centred on the CM Global Academy, and in strategic alignment with the Shema Global School initiative, Culture Masters is building a next-generation global education model that integrally connects culture, esports, K-pop, digital creativity, and cultural–ethical education within a coherent and future-oriented framework.
These programs go beyond conventional skills training, aiming to cultivate leaders who embody ethical responsibility rooted in cultural identity and who possess the global competence required to succeed in sustainable international careers.
1. Culture-Based Core Curriculum
The Intellectual and Ethical Foundation of Global Education
At the heart of Shema Global School lies the Culture-Based Core Curriculum, designed and delivered by Culture Masters.
Rather than serving as a supplementary course, this curriculum functions as a philosophical, cultural, and ethical foundation shared across all academic disciplines.
Key Components
Foundational and advanced studies in K-Culture, encompassing both traditional cultural heritage and contemporary cultural expressions
Contemporary application and utilisation of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and Living Heritage
Project-based and interdisciplinary learning to strengthen creative capacity
Education in cultural diversity, peace, and international understanding
Global citizenship and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) education
Through this framework, students specialising in esports, K-pop, modelling, digital content creation, and creative industries develop not only technical excellence, but also the cultural literacy and ethical judgment essential for sustainable global careers.
2. Leadership Development for Cultural and Creative Leaders
Cultivating Visionary Leadership Rooted in Culture
Culture Masters strengthens culture-based leadership capabilities, enabling cultural practitioners and emerging talents to lead cultural ecosystems at local, national, and international levels.
Core Focus Areas
Cultural leadership and governance
Strategic thinking for culture-led development
Public–private partnership models in cultural and creative industries
Understanding culture as a driver of social cohesion and sustainable growth
3. Digital and Creative Skills Training
Enhancing Global Competitiveness in the Digital Cultural Economy
In response to rapidly evolving global markets, Culture Masters provides practice-oriented digital education tailored specifically to cultural and creative sectors.
Training Areas
Content planning, production, and storytelling
Social media management and global branding strategies
Digital marketing and platform-based business models
Applied learning connected to esports, K-pop, and digital culture industries
4. Heritage Protection, Innovation, and Culture-Led Urban Regeneration
Linking Cultural Heritage with Sustainable Development
Culture Masters offers specialised education that redefines cultural heritage not as a relic of the past, but as a living resource driving innovation and urban and regional transformation.
Program Themes
Safeguarding and transmission of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
Culture-based sustainable development strategies
Culture-led urban regeneration and regional revitalisation models
5. Global Exchange, Residencies, and International Collaboration
Building Transnational Networks of Cultural Practitioners
Through extensive international networks, Culture Masters creates opportunities for direct global engagement and collaborative learning.
Key Programs
International exchange and residency programs
Joint projects with global peers and experts
Strategic partnerships with overseas institutions, industries, and creative hubs
6. Policy, Ethics, and Cultural Advocacy Education
Expanding Culture into Policy and Public Discourse
Recognising culture as a public good, Culture Masters delivers education that strengthens policy literacy and cultural advocacy capacity.
Core Learning Areas
Cultural policy and international cultural frameworks
Funding mechanisms and resource mobilization
Cultural advocacy and global cooperation strategies
Ethics, responsibility, and the public value of culture
Program Delivery Formats
Culture Masters programs are delivered through flexible and scalable formats, including:
Blended online and offline learning
Practical workshops and project-based modules
International study tours and field-based learning
Adaptable models applicable to overseas campuses and global online programs
Culture as a Public Asset for Humanity’s Shared Future
All Culture Masters programs are grounded in the belief that culture is not merely content or entertainment, but a vital public asset essential to humanity’s shared future.
By integrating professional expertise with cultural insight, ethical awareness, and global responsibility, Culture Masters cultivates individuals capable of building sustainable cultural ecosystems and leading meaningful transformation within the global community.
