MA Design Management (formerly MA Visual Communication Design (Management))

Course Overview: The MA Design Management program integrates design thinking with business strategies. It prepares students to manage design projects, lead creative teams, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.​

Modules:

Core Modules: Design Thinking and Innovation, Strategic Design Management, Research Methods in Design, Design Leadership.​

Elective Modules: Brand Management, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design Practices.​

Final Project: Dissertation or Major Design Management Project.​

Entry Requirements:

A good honours degree in design or a related discipline. Relevant professional experience may also be considered.​

Career Objectives:

Graduates are equipped for leadership roles in design consultancies, corporate design departments, and creative agencies. Potential positions include design manager, brand strategist, innovation consultant, and creative director.​

• University of the Arts London (UAL)
• Coventry University
• University of Southampton
• Birmingham City University
• Arden University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University for the Creative Arts (UCA)