MA Design Management at Arden University

Programme overview

The accredited MA Design Management programme is tailored to meet the demands of contemporary design thinking and business practices. It equips you with the skills needed for emerging career opportunities across diverse sectors. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply for a Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management certificate from the Chartered Management Institute. Study locations: Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Innovation | Duration: Part-time: 1 year+ (Online) | Study mode: part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Design Thinking and Practice, Design Management Practice, Emerging Communication Design, Collaborative Design I, Collaborative Design II, Design Professional Practice, Research Report, Creative Situated Practice

Career pathways

Developing an appreciation of the management of projects in an evolving digital environment, including an evaluation of digital technologies relevant for design practice management. Roles graduates may consider include Strategic design manager, Innovation designer, Design and brand consultancy, Design communication management, In-house design and marketing roles, UX/UI Lead Designer or Human Centred Design Specialist, Research and Development, Customer Experience Researcher, Innovation Consultant, Experience Lead.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Entry Standard entry onto the course takes place through a combination of portfolio assessment (five completed projects with evidence of design planning, process, and research), and evidence of a completed bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree at level 2:2 in a relevant discipline, such as: graphic design, multimedia and interactive design, visual communication, advertising and marketing, marketing and design, or IT. This list is not exhaustive, and previous academic qualifications are considered on a case by case basis. Non-standard entry Candidates who lack formal qualifications but possess significant, relevant experience will be considered on the basis of at least four years' relevant work experience and a portfolio of work. The portfolio must consist of a minimum of 5-10 complete design projects that display design process and use of the full design cycle, with evidence of planning and research. English: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that…

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,500 for the whole programme. Total course fee, online learning, UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,550 for the whole programme. Total course fee, online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

Duration: Part-time: 1 year+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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