MA Innovation Design Management

Program Overview

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MA Innovation Design Management

Bringing design culture to business

Design meets strategy

Comprehensive developments through digitalisation, evolving marketplaces and changing consumer behaviour have created a new professional playing field between creative design, business strategy and IT processes. Innovation-oriented companies are increasingly seeking managers who understand how to utilise design as a driving factor for business decisions and to incorporate creative thinking and an artistic mindset into the business world – as strategic assets in generating innovation and sustainable consumer benefits, as well as in transforming a company's organisation and vision.

Curriculum | Innovation Design Management

Understand innovation strategies and put them into practice through portfolio management. The MA Innovation Design Management curriculum offers students the opportunity to tailor the programme to match their career ambitions and skills. By creating two pathways – ‘Innovation by Design’ and ‘Innovation & Entrepreneurship’, as well as the option between two, three or four semesters, students who choose to study innovation management can take control of their careers to succeed in the industry.

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Key facts MA Innovation Design Management

Admission Requirements

• Completed admission form
• Transcript & language proficiency
• CV & Copy of passport
• Motivational letter

Semesters & Credits

• 2, 3 or 4 semesters
• 60, 90 or 120 ECTS (Credits)
• Choose between the Standard Track (120 ECTS) and the Fast Track (60 or 90 ECTS) study options based on your previous education. Dubai credit options – 90 & 120 ECTS
• Teaching language: English
• Classes are typically scheduled between Wednesdays & Saturdays

Examination and Study Regulation

The programme starts in both the winter and summer terms.

Fees

• EU applicants standard: from € 854 monthly
• Non-EU applicants standard: from € 12,000 yearly
• Dubai applicants: AED 77,060 (1.5 Years) AED 100,800 (2 Years)

Your skills after studying Innovation Design

Our master’s programme, Innovation Design Management, sits at the crossroads of design and business, shaping individuals to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments. With an integrated approach merging design, business, and technology strategies, students engage in intense project activities alongside industry leaders and enterprises tackling these challenges daily.

• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Creativity/Communication skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Analytical/quantitative skills

Career options with a degree in Innovation Design Management

Typical areas of work include leading positions could be Design Development & Management, Design Research & Strategy, Corporate Culture & Strategic Brand Management, New Business Development and Product & Innovation Management.

• Design creates meaningful products and better development processes
• Disruptive or radical innovations require new development processes
• Design gives a conceptual dimension to idea-finding and concept-development
• Design is a human-centered activity

Study in the Innovation Hub in Potsdam near Berlin or in a sunny Dubai

The Innovation Design Management MA is available at the Innovation Hub in Potsdam and in Dubai. Potsdam, close to Berlin, offers access to a creative network of start-ups and industry professionals, combined with a relaxed atmosphere that supports focused study. Dubai offers a diverse, multicultural backdrop for developing leadership skills in a collaborative, innovative environment. Both campuses offer state-of-the-art facilities and hands-on learning, allowing you to gain practical experience.

Industry Collaborations: Building Bridges to Success

Students benefit from the university’s collaborations with a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.

Inspiring Creativity: Student Projects Showcase

See all students projects

Facts about our Innovation Design Management Programme

• What is the MA in Innovation Design Management?
  • The first management programme in an Art & Design faculty – worldwide!
  • Providing students with tools for helping organizations become more adaptable, innovative and creative.
  • Accepting students from different academic backgrounds
• What is the MA Innovation Design Management NOT?
  • Teaching students how to become a designer.
  • Teaching students how to master design software.
  • Requiring applicants to have specific design knowledge

Learn from our Experts

Here you will find further valuable information about our professors and their career.

• Prof. Johannes Kiessler
  • Johannes Kiessler is a professor for M.A. Innovation Design Management at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences. Visit us to know more!
• Roy Rao
  • Learn from Roy Rao, strategist at SAP, about entrepreneurship at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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MA Innovation Design Management

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Objective:

This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in the field of innovation design management.

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Program Description:

The MA Innovation Design Management program is a two-year, full-time program that is divided into four semesters. The program is taught in English and follows a blended learning approach, combining online and on-campus learning.

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Key Features:

• Focuses on the intersection of design, business, and technology.
• Provides students with the skills to identify and solve complex problems.
• Encourages students to develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Prepares students for careers in a variety of industries.
• Offers a flexible study format with two tracks: the Standard Track (120 ECTS) and the Fast Track (60 or 90 ECTS).

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Outline:

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Semester 1:

• Introduction to Innovation Design Management
• Design Thinking and Creativity
• Business Strategy and Management
• Technology and Innovation

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Semester 2:

• Design Research and User Experience
• Design for Sustainability
• Design for Social Impact
• Design Leadership and Communication

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Semester 3:

• Portfolio Development and Project Management
• Design Ethics and Responsibility
• Design for the Future

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Semester 4:

• Master's Thesis
• Elective Courses

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Assessment:

• Continuous assessment through assignments, projects, and presentations.
• Final Master's Thesis.

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Teaching:

• Taught by experienced faculty with expertise in design, business, and technology.
• Uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and guest speakers.
• Emphasis on interactive and collaborative learning.

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Careers:

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Graduates of the MA Innovation Design Management program can pursue careers in a variety of industries, including:

• Design consultancies
• Innovation agencies
• Technology companies
• Product development teams
• Marketing and communications agencies
• Students have the opportunity to participate in internships and projects with leading companies.
• The program is accredited by the German Accreditation Council.
• The program is a member of the European Association of Design Schools (EADS).

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EU applicants standard: € 820 monthly Non-EU applicants standard: € 10,938 yearly