Developing a Core Competency Model for Cultural &Social Managers in Iran Universities

The present study aims to develop a core competency model for cultural & social managers in universities and higher education institutes in Islamic republic of Iran.The method is case study of cultural & social managers in universities and higher education institutes and statistical community consist of higher experts and managers in higher education cultural fields. The results of the present survey reveal a close relationship between strategic program and expert's ideas. The author of the paper concludes that core competencies of cultural & social managers are categorized in seven main categories: self-knowledge, consciousness, cultural entrepreneurship, communication, executive management, leadership and Islamic values based on policies of ministry of cultural affairs.