Design Management (m.a.) in Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Design Management (m.a.) in Macromedia University of Applied Sciences

Master's Degree with Design Management Specialisation

Do you want to create, manage and lead design process-driven organisations? Design thinking is at the core of this programme. It is practised in interdisciplinary teams and applied to real time projects with the industry where design and management merge into innovation.
 
In creative professions, the demand for management knowledge and qualifications has risen sharply in recent years. The Master’s course in Design Management is aimed primarily at designers who wish to apply a comprehensive understanding of design to real tasks and processes.

Ideal professionals distinguish themselves through broad expertise and in-­depth knowledge. Therefore, applicants from a completely different background are welcome, be they engineers, natural scientists or creative people.
 
During their studies, the Master’s degree students learn to adopt a management and design perspective – in short, they foster innovations through “Design Thinking”. Design Thinking describes a method used to create innovative solutions and solve complex problems. 

Basically, it is all about creative but systematic processes. Key ingredients are optimism and empathy, experimentation and holistic thinking. Within interdisciplinary teams, Master’s degree students develop solutions to problems in the area of design, be they in relation to strategy design, service design or human­centred design.

Your competencies after the Master's in Design Management

During your studies, you will learn to develop creative ideas, lead project teams to implement them and deliver innovative solutions that are intuitive and user-friendly. Beyond professional competencies, at the Macromedia University, we ensure that you develop the ability to work scientifically and apply proven methods to solve problems and design new solutions. On top of comprehensive knowledge on various design topics, you will develop sound management and communication skills which enable you to succeed in dynamic interdisciplinary contexts. In the end, you are fully prepared for management positions at the intersection of creative and business domains and beyond.

All these competencies are taught in practice, courses, lectures and case studies. During your Master's thesis, you will be able to apply your knowledge and discover new insights on the topic of your choice. Students in the Design Management Master's specialisation can work on study projects in the following areas:

• Theories of management and management
• Ethics and corporate values
• Media Management and Law
• Design theory
• Project management and project controlling
• Design methods, models and theories
• Linear models and interactive design
• Leadership and self-management
• User Experience Design and Design Systems

Career prospects

With the Master's degree in Design Management (M.A.), you are qualified for numerous opportunities for your career advancement. Your potential employers are companies and agencies in design-oriented areas such as advertising, fashion, publishing, media or architecture. Some examples of interesting professional roles for you are the following:

• Design manager
• Project managers in design departments in diverse companies
• Service manager
• Brand manager

Know more about Studying in Germany

Tuition Fees in Germany (1st Year Average)	MS: EUR 1550 | MBA: EUR 9550 | BBA: EUR 7500 | BE/Btech: EUR 2710 | BSc: EUR 1270 | MIM: EUR 12005 | MEng: EUR 5300 | MFin: EUR 9550 | MA: EUR 3900| MIS: EUR 2065
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Germany	Euro 850 a Month
Entrance Exams in Germany	TOEFL: 85 | IELTS: 6 | PTE: 59 You can also Study in Germany Without IELTS
Work and Study in Germany	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Germany	18 Months after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Germany	Euro 75
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