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The distance learning Master’s degree in Design Management M.A. prepares not only designers and managers, but also those seeking to design professionally in their relevant field, for the interface between design and management.
Your goal is to lead through design.
You are a designer, manager or have a strong interest in design. Well-managed design processes and creative teams as well as the professional management of creative processes inspire you. This degree programme is suitable for you if you have completed a Bachelor of Arts and would like to qualify for the management of design processes.
Please note that some modules in your degree program require the use of Adobe Collection, Adobe XD or a comparable software. If you do not have access to use the Adobe Collection or Adobe XD, we recommend a student subscription or the use of the public domain software gimp, Pixlr X, Photopea Online, Figma and Hotjar, etc.
As an expert in design processes, you will become skilled in using design thinking to approach problems with a creative mindset. Design processes and design thinking are used throughout companies to generate innovative solutions. Your role will be to guide these creative processes successfully, drawing on your knowledge of both creative and management techniques.
This expertise will make you highly sought after in industries that require creative problem-solving, such as design and media agencies or product and service companies. You will have the opportunity to work in various positions within these organisations or lead creative teams as a Chief Design Officer. Your skills will open up exciting career opportunities for you to steer and guide companies towards success.
Decision Making, Management and Design
6Design Research & Design Methods
6Design Theory, Scientific Design Concepts & Design Science
6Design Systems & Designing in complexity
6Project 1 - Practice-based research
6Change Management
6Design Management Strategy
6Master Thesis and Colloquium
18General Business Administration
6Design Management Leadership
6Design Research & Design Methods
6Design Theory, Scientific Design Concepts & Design Science
6Project 1 - Practice-based research
6Marketing
6Decision Making, Management and Design
6Design Management Strategy
6Design Systems & Designing in complexity
6Project 2 - Research based project
6Change Management
6Master-Thesis
24Empirical Research
6Change Management
6Design Management Strategy
6Design Theory, Scientific Design Concepts & Design Science
6Project 1 - Practice-based research
6General Business Administration
6Design Management Leadership
6Design Research & Design Methods
6Project 2 - Research based project
6♥ Elective module 1
6Marketing
6Decision Making, Management and Design
6Design Systems & Designing in complexity
6Project 3 - Methodology research
6♥ Elective module 2
6Master Thesis and Colloquium
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Design
Design Thinking: Problem solving through creativity
Study design and use design thinking to solve challenges creatively and innovatively.
You have high aspirations. And so do we. You can rely on the outstanding quality of our programmes. We are one of the few private universities that enjoy permanent state recognition. We are system-accredited – which means that the excellent quality of our degree programmes is guaranteed, as is the recognition of your degree.
The quality seal of the German Accreditation Council acknowledges the high standards of teaching and learning at our distance learning university. Moreover, we are entitled to use our tested quality assurance processes to accredit our degree programmes internally. You can therefore be sure that the degree you take will be up-to-date, application-oriented and methodologically tested. And you can rest assured that we plan, teach and assess according to certified processes.
Your Programme with 60 ECTS
Your Programme with 90 ECTS
Your Programme with 120 ECTS
*Pay less each month for a longer period of time - that's our financing proposal in the Flex 2 model. However, you can still finish your studies within the standard period of study if you wish. You then simply continue to pay after your studies until the total fee has been paid. The Flex 2 option is only bookable with residency in the EU and in Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and the United Kingdom.
