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MA Design Management and Entrepreneurship

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

The MA Design Management and Entrepreneurship program at De Montfort University is a rigorous and innovative course that prepares students for leadership roles in the design industry. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning, students will gain a deep understanding of design management principles and entrepreneurial practices, as well as the skills to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios. The program is ideal for those looking to launch their own design business or take on senior leadership positions within an existing company.

Additional Information

The program consists of 180 credits, divided into 3 stages: Stage 1 (Foundations), Stage 2 (Specialist), and Stage 3 (Dissertation). Students will have the opportunity to engage in project-based learning, collaborate with industry partners, and benefit from expert teaching and mentorship. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects.

Unlock Your Design Potential at De Montfort University

De Montfort University is a leading institution for design education, with a strong reputation for producing innovative and entrepreneurial graduates. The university has state-of-the-art facilities, including design studios, workshops, and computer labs, providing students with the tools they need to excel in their studies. The program is taught by experienced professionals who are actively involved in the design industry, ensuring that students receive the most up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course is aimed at entrepreneurs in the design industry with ambitions to apply their creative and analytical skills to business and social contexts. Your studies will explore and analyze business models, spanning from small and local to multinational corporations and social enterprises, preparing you to respond to the demands and contemporary challenges of the global design industry. The course is designed for students with a good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications, such as Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign, and will develop these technical skills to an advanced level. Our extensive choice of optional modules means that this course can be tailored to suit you. Explore areas ranging from communication and commerce in global fashion markets to the display, interpretation, and conservation aspects of museum and exhibition design. With us, you will discover design management and design thinking, and gain a thorough understanding of brand management. We will teach you to examine the role of design in service industries, and develop your business planning skills with an awareness of international markets. You can also further your understanding of marketing, web presence, and in-store retail design and explore creative solutions to the major sustainability issues within the industry.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in a related subject. If you have other professional qualiﬁcations and industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Research Methods (Compulsory)
Teaches you a range of conceptual and practical research skills, such as questionnaire design and interview techniques. As part of this module, you will formulate your major project proposal, specifying your aims, objectives, research methods and expected outcomes. You will also learn how to undertake the literature review for your major project.

Design as a Strategic Business Tool
Design as a Strategic Business Tool focusses on how design itself can be the driving force behind the strategic management and development of design and creative businesses. As part of this module, you will audit the use of design, design management and design thinking in the creative industries and business.

Integrated Brand Management
Provides a practical exploration of branding from both a business and design perspective. You will investigate brand management with an emphasis on brand narrative and explore the holistic approach to brands by examining sensory branding, emotional branding, spiritual branding and experience design. You will learn how brands are used to promote business both internally and externally and how to apply the principles of a design audit to a brand of your choice in order to explore how it supports the business objective.

Language Requirement

IELTS6.0
TOEFL78
PTE58
Duolingo79

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.

Programme Information

Course CategoryBusiness Administration and Management

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyDe Montfort University

Campus NameLeicester

DurationFull-Time, 1 year

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score6.0

Tuition Fees£8,950

International Fees£15,100

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