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This unique postgraduate level course encourages and nurtures the participants’ strategic thinking, with the objective of educating multidisciplinary profiles capable of working in different areas of the design system.
In each of the two semester students will engage in a strategic research projects developed under the supervision of a long-experienced art director and in partnership with an Italian product or furniture design brand. They will have the opportunity to fully explore and adapt to different management models and processes, in order to gain a greater understanding of operational issues, at the same time learning how to develop and apply innovative and creative management solutions for design-intensive companies while focusing on different aspects of business, design and communication.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This unique postgraduate level course encourages and nurtures the participants’ strategic thinking, with the objective of educating multidisciplinary profiles capable of working in different areas of the design system.
In each of the two semester students will engage in a strategic research projects developed under the supervision of a long-experienced art director and in partnership with an Italian product or furniture design brand. They will have the opportunity to fully explore and adapt to different management models and processes, in order to gain a greater understanding of operational issues, at the same time learning how to develop and apply innovative and creative management solutions for design-intensive companies while focusing on different aspects of business, design and communication.
Admission Requirements
160+
5.5+
50+
72+
Passport size photo
2 Reference letters
Signed personal statement
Curriculum Vitae
Copy of recognized Bachelor’s Degree and transcript*
Copy of passport or national ID for EU students
Copy of bank transfer of enrolment fee
Portfolio - for creative programmes
Language Certificate Level B2: according to the course’s chosen language, non-English or non-Italian native speakers must provide certificate of language skills at B2 CEFR level with specific requirements (e.g., IELTS 5.0).
*In case the Degree is not completed yet, a Certificate of Expected Graduation can be submitted.
21 Sep 2026
15 Months
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
25,100 EUR
International
26,800 EUR
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Design Management & Strategic Innovation
Milano • The School of Design, Milan, Italy
15 monthsProgramme duration
26,800 EURTuition Fee/year
21 Sep, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In each of the two semester students will engage in a strategic research projects developed under the supervision of a long-experienced art director and in partnership with an Italian product or furniture design brand. They will have the opportunity to fully explore and adapt to different management models and processes, in order to gain a greater understanding of operational issues, at the same time learning how to develop and apply innovative and creative management solutions for design-intensive companies while focusing on different aspects of business, design and communication.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
In each of the two semester students will engage in a strategic research projects developed under the supervision of a long-experienced art director and in partnership with an Italian product or furniture design brand. They will have the opportunity to fully explore and adapt to different management models and processes, in order to gain a greater understanding of operational issues, at the same time learning how to develop and apply innovative and creative management solutions for design-intensive companies while focusing on different aspects of business, design and communication.
Admission Requirements
- Passport size photo
- 2 Reference letters
- Signed personal statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of recognized Bachelor’s Degree and transcript*
- Copy of passport or national ID for EU students
- Copy of bank transfer of enrolment fee
- Portfolio - for creative programmes
- Language Certificate Level B2: according to the course’s chosen language, non-English or non-Italian native speakers must provide certificate of language skills at B2 CEFR level with specific requirements (e.g., IELTS 5.0).
*In case the Degree is not completed yet, a Certificate of Expected Graduation can be submitted.Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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