Design Management (Level 6 | Top-up) - BA (Hons)

This top-up degree in Design Management is for students who have completed a foundation degree or equivalent in a design-related subject. It provides advanced knowledge and skills in managing and leading design projects, including strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovation management. Students will learn how to apply design thinking principles to complex problems, develop creative solutions, and communicate their ideas effectively. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning, providing students with practical experience in managing design projects. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for careers in design management, including leading design teams, managing design projects, and creating innovative solutions to complex problems.

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This course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in design management or leadership roles within the creative industries. The course is also suitable for those who want to upskill or reskill in design thinking and project management techniques.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality design courses, with experienced tutors and state-of-the-art facilities. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham provides access to a vibrant cultural and creative scene, offering students a wealth of opportunities for networking and collaborating with industry professionals.

Design managers are responsible for the management of design projects, teams, contracts, and the operational practice of design. This may involve work within corporate in-house design teams or external design consultancy. Design managers have strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills. The BA (Hons) Design Management Level 6 course is designed to develop your professional, creative, communication, research, critical thinking, and analytical skills, whilst developing your confidence, for progression into employment, or postgraduate study. While you will retain links with design practice, you will step into a challenging environment, which reflects as closely as possible the ways of working, the practices, and the behaviors that operate in the design profession.

Applicants will have completed Levels 4 and 5 in a design discipline and achieved 240 credits by the end of Level 5. As BA (Hons) Design Management is a top-up course at Level 6 and as entry points differ for each undergraduate design discipline, applicants must meet the course entry requirements.