**Are you passionate about design and interested in advancing into a managerial position? Our 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, youll be eligible to apply for a Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management certificate from the Chartered Management Institute.**
This MA imparts advanced management skills for those currently working in or aspiring to managerial roles within...
**Are you passionate about design and interested in advancing into a managerial position? Our 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, youll be eligible to apply for a Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management certificate from the Chartered Management Institute.**<br/><br/>This MA imparts advanced management skills for those currently working in or aspiring to managerial roles within the design industry. Through the programme, you will develop proficiency in design practices and methodologies while gaining a comprehensive understanding of management principles relevant to design.<br/><br/>**What you’ll learn**<br/><br/>During your studies with us, youll focus on four main themes: visual design, design thinking and practice, project management, and strategic leadership. We extend unique insights and approaches that go beyond traditional education, equipping you with specialised skills not typically offered in other degree programmes. Youll develop a thorough understanding of the critical aspects involved in successfully developing innovative designs, products, services, brands and businesses. Youll graduate with the confidence and capabilities to drive transformative change in design business culture through innovative design solutions and strategic leadership and management.<br/><br/>**Management focussed**<br/><br/>This course provides extensive training in managing creative and design projects. You will develop a deep understanding of overseeing creative endeavours, managing teams and workflows within a creative context, and navigating the effects of evolving social norms and emerging technologies like AI. Youll graduate as a proficient problem solver equipped with highly transferable business skills sought after by a wide range of companies spanning various industries.<br/><br/>**Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited**<br/><br/>Upon graduation from this degree programme, youll be eligible to apply for a Level 7 certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice from the CMI. This also grants you the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager Status, allowing you to utilise the fCMgr post-nominals, demonstrating your proficiency in effective management. This distinction sets you apart in the job market and provides a clear path towards obtaining full Chartered Manager status.
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Distance-online
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
04/2026
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Institution Code
R25
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