MA Design Management

The MA Design Management program at BCUIC is a comprehensive course that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage design projects effectively. The course covers a wide range of topics, including design thinking, creativity, innovation, project management, and leadership. Students will learn how to apply design principles to real-world problems and develop solutions that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing. The program is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in design management or those who want to enhance their existing skills and knowledge in the field.

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The course is designed for individuals who have a background in design, business, or related fields and want to develop their skills in managing design projects. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars, and students will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds. Graduates of the program will be well-prepared to take on leadership roles in design organizations or start their own design businesses.

Unlock Your Creativity at BCUIC - A Leader in Design Education

Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) is a leading institution for design education, with a strong reputation for producing innovative and creative graduates. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham provides easy access to design hubs, studios, and industries, offering students valuable opportunities for networking and placement. BCUIC has a dedicated team of lecturers who are experts in their fields and have extensive experience in design management, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education.

This course invites designers and non-designers to apply design thinking and business-speak to create innovative and purposeful outcomes. In this course, you sharpen your strategic edge by expanding your entrepreneurial and business capabilities. If you are a non-designer, you learn to be a creative thinker. You bring the knowledge from your past education and practice, combine them with the subject knowledge of design management, and create solutions that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also functional, viable, and purposeful. The course brings excellent networking opportunities for you to facilitate knowledge building and collaborative learning. In this postgraduate course, we teach you the interdisciplinary issues that design managers work with, such as business, marketing, technology, and art. Immersed in practice, you acquire the skills and the confidence to manage and lead a project. You are encouraged to push the boundaries and to put forward new, improved ideas that are innovative and purposeful.

Either a first or second-class honors degree in a related subject, or, equivalent qualifications/experience. Non-standard applicants with a non-design-related degree and/or extensive work experience are offered a place on the course on a case-by-case basis. They may be invited for an interview. A background or proven interest in design or design management. A personal statement outlining personal goals and a plan to use the course to achieve these.