Strategic Design. Building New Businesses and Strategies through Design - Ed.19
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-21 | - |
Program Overview
The Specializing Master in Strategic Design at POLI.design aims to develop experts in design and management who can lead innovation processes. It focuses on integrating product, service, and communication components, improving product and process quality, and managing complexity by integrating resources and actors. The program concludes with an internship or professional project, and is designed for candidates with a university diploma or bachelor's or master's degree in related fields who have work experience and seek to advance their careers at the intersection of design and management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Specializing Master in Strategic Design aims to build a strong foundation in strategic design, innovation, and product-system design for companies. The program focuses on developing experts and consultants capable of leading design and management roles within the innovation process of product-systems.
Objectives:
- To train participants in integrating product, services, and communication components.
- To develop skills for improving the overall process quality (production methods and contexts) and the quality of results (actual and perceived quality).
- To acquire the tools needed to understand and recognize the "range of possibilities" within which to operate and the related innovative factors.
- To acquire the skills needed to design and manage innovation of the various product-system components.
- To develop and improve skills to take on and innovate the intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics of the cultural identity of product systems.
Other:
- The program is structured in theory modules, project and laboratory modules, and concludes with a curricular internship or Professional project lasting 550 hours.
- The program emphasizes the integration of product quality with the quality of its environment and the social forms that create it.
- The program is designed for candidates with a university Diploma or a Bachelor or a Master of Science in engineering, architecture, industrial design, economics, social and human sciences, who have gained work experience and intend to enrich their professional careers by working on the border between design and management fields.
- Equivalent foreign qualifications in their respective University Systems will be considered valid.
- The Specializing Master Course Committee will select the students to be admitted.
- The program is located in Milan.
- The program is directed by Cabirio Cautela and co-directed by Francesco Zurlo.
- The program is offered by POLI.design S.c.r.l.
- The contact person for the program is Dott.ssa ELISA PICCINI.
Politecnico di Milano
Overview:
Politecnico di Milano is Italy's largest science-technology university, established in 1863. It is known for its scientific rigor and creativity, focusing on technology for humanity.
Services Offered:
Politecnico di Milano offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Student accommodation:
The university provides various housing options for students.Canteens and cafes:
Students have access to dining facilities on campus.Libraries and archives:
The university boasts extensive library resources and archives.Spaces and study areas:
Students can find dedicated spaces for studying on campus.Stores and print centres:
The university provides convenient access to essential supplies and printing services.ICT Services:
Students have access to IT infrastructure and support.Prevention and Protection Service:
The university offers safety and security services.International Mobility:
The university encourages and supports international exchange programs.Equal opportunities and inclusion:
The university promotes inclusivity and equal opportunities for all students.Psychological wellbeing:
The university provides support services for student mental health.Sport and leisure:
Students can participate in various sports and leisure activities.Conventions and benefits:
The university offers discounts and benefits through partnerships.Work and collaborations:
The university facilitates opportunities for students to gain work experience and collaborate with companies.Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university offers a vibrant campus experience with various opportunities for students to engage in academic, social, and extracurricular activities. Students can benefit from:
Multiple campuses:
The university has campuses in Milan, Cremona, Lecco, Mantova, Piacenza, and Xi'an, providing diverse learning environments.International environment:
The university fosters a global community with international students and faculty.Student associations:
Students can join various associations and clubs based on their interests.Events and activities:
The university organizes numerous events, conferences, and workshops throughout the year.Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong academic reputation:
Politecnico di Milano is highly ranked in international rankings, known for its excellence in science and technology.Innovative teaching modules:
The university offers a wide range of innovative and multidisciplinary programs.Research excellence:
The university is a leading research institution with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence.Career opportunities:
The university provides excellent career support and connections with industry partners.Sustainable development focus:
The university is committed to sustainability and social responsibility.Academic Programs:
Politecnico di Milano offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including:
Laurea programmes:
Bachelor's degree programs.Laurea magistrale programmes:
Master's degree programs.High-level training courses:
Specialized courses for professional development.Education beyond graduation:
Programs for continued learning after graduation.PhD Programmes:
Doctoral programs in various fields.Industrial PhD:
Programs combining research with industrial experience.Other:
Politecnico di Milano has a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, with a dedicated research center, Polimi AI.
The university has a long history of contributing to the development of Italy and the world.
Politecnico di Milano is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
The university offers a variety of resources for students, faculty, staff, and companies.
Entry Requirements:
The Specializing Master is reserved to candidates with a university Diploma or a Bachelor or a Master of Science in engineering, architecture, industrial design, economics, social and human sciences, that have gained a certain work experience and who intend to enrich their professional careers by working on the border between the design and management fields. Equivalent foreign qualifications in their respective University Systems will be considered valid. The Specializing Master Course Committee will select the students to be admitted.
