Design Management

Where creativity meets strategy—design your future in leadership.

The Master-level concentration in Design Management bridges the gap between creative innovation and business strategy. It prepares students to lead design teams, manage creative projects, and align design thinking with organizational goals. With a focus on user experience, branding, and sustainable innovation, this program empowers graduates to drive value through design in any industry.

Cluster Courses

  • Applied Design Strategies
  • Design Management in Practice
  • Applied Design Marketing
  • Event Management in Practice

Career opportunities for recent graduates

  • Junior Design Strategist
  • Brand Experience Coordinator
  • UX Project Assistant
  • Innovation Lab Associate
  • Creative Operations Analyst

Career advancement for young professionals

  • Design Director
  • Head of Creative Strategy
  • Innovation Manager
  • Product Experience Lead
  • Chief Design Officer

This can be your optional add-in concentration for the following Signature Master’s degree programs:

This can also be your optional add-on concentration for the following Metropolitan Master’s degree programs:

Master’s level concentrations

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Master of Business Administration (MBA):

Business Analytics

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Business Communication

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Business Strategy

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Digital Marketing

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Global Banking

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Global Entrepreneurship

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Organizational Leadership

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Master in International Management (MIM):

Design Management

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Fashion Management

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Financial Management

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Hospitality Management

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Human Resource Management

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Marketing Management

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Sports Management

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Supply Chain Management

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Technology Management

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More information

We organize 8 starting dates per year. Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system with four 10-week quarters per year that consist of two 5-week terms each. We refer to these quarters as Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, and to these terms simply as A and B. Our program’s flexible structure and modular design allows you to optimally plan your studies and choose from among multiple starting dates in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August.

Master

You can complete the program in a full-time format within 1 academic year of 9 to 12 months. Alternatively, you can complete the program in a part-time format within up to 3 academic years, depending on our course planning and your course selection. Completing half of the typical workload of a full-time format will equal twice the typical duration. The more flexible you are with your professional or other activities, the more courses you may be able to join in order to complete the program faster.

Graduate Diploma

You can complete the program in a part-time format within 6 to 12 months, depending on our course planning and your course selection.

Graduate Certificate

You can complete the program in a part-time format within 3 to 12 months, depending on our course planning and your course selection.

We schedule most courses on weekdays throughout the day, typically in blocks of 3 hours between 8.30 and 18.30, but there may be several evening courses between 19.00 and 22.00, weekend courses on Saturdays, and/or seminar courses with visiting faculty in two or more consecutive days. Some courses may be scheduled in a hybrid format, partially on-campus and partially virtual, or in a fully virtual format. When students combine on-campus and virtual courses, we refer to that as a blended program.

  • a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent for a solid foundation
  • fluency in English for effective communication and interaction

We work with a rolling admissions process and do not set specific deadlines to apply because of our multiple starting dates. Applications are welcomed and reviewed on a rolling basis. We do advise students to apply early and formally accept their application so that everyone can plan ahead. We also advise students to allow sufficient time from the moment of their formal acceptance to plan their stay abroad (where applicable). Refer to the Admission Information section for more details.

Our LinkedIn page highlights where our alumni work and the roles they hold with one of our professionally-oriented qualifications. Graduates pursue a variety of positions in small, medium, large and multinational companies across numerous industries.

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We believe in personal attention from the start. Our team members are available to answer your questions and support you with your application. Everything starts with the first step.

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Upcoming events

  • LIVE Info Session

    March 11 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

  • LIVE Info Session

    April 15 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Our Graduate-level programs

Achieve academic mastery with a 60-credit or 90-credit Master’s Degree program, paving the way for professional leadership opportunities and applied research.

Advance with a 24-credit Graduate Diploma program and progress towards a comprehensive Degree program. We also refer to this program as a Mini Master.

Start with a 12-credit Graduate Certificate program and seamlessly transition to a Diploma or Degree program. We also refer to this program as a Micro Master.

Personalize your studies with our optional Master’s-level concentrations, catering to your interests and ensuring industry-readiness.

Expand your horizons with our Global Master’s option, offering international perspectives and opportunities for global leadership.

Start of advance your career quicker with our Course-based Master’s option, focusing on broader skills and knowledge for immediate application.

Maximize your career perspectives with our optional Dual Master’s combinations, integrating two programs for a comprehensive educational experience.