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Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management
About
This programme is specifically crafted to:
- Expand design innovation management practices across organizations that view design as a strategic competitive advantage.
- Address the increasing demand for advanced expertise in design leadership and management across various industries and services.
- Equip graduates with the skills to manage advanced design technologies and implement modern management strategies effectively.
Graduates from design backgrounds who want to advance their managerial skills and non-design field managers or executives seeking to hone in their design management skills are suitable for this programme.
The Benefits of the Programme
- Innovation and management from a creative perspective within a world-leading art and design institution with strong links to the creative industries.
- Application of Design Thinking to real-world challenges, fostering collaborative design, critical engagement, and shared learning experiences.
- Interdisciplinary approach combining theories from design, business, and humanities, delivered through projects and collaborations.
- Understanding creative briefs, target audiences, and markets through Design Management and Innovation.
- Diverse career opportunities, including:
- Setting up your own business
- In-house and external design leadership roles
- Cultural positions
- Agency management jobs
Who Should Attend?
This programme is suitable for:
- Graduates from design backgrounds who want to develop managerial skills relevant to their expertise.
- Managers and executives from non-design fields who require design management skills as part of their responsibilities.
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Qualification Subtype | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Coursework / Research | None |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | May, August, December |
| Total estimated cost (local) | MYR 36,100 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | MYR 47,950 |
Subjects
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Art
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Business, Management
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 34,800 | MYR 38,800 |
| Miscellaneous fees | MYR 1,300 | MYR 9,150 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 36,100 | MYR 47,950 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 36,100 | MYR 47,950 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
|
MYR 500 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
|
MYR 500 |
| Enrollment Fees | MYR 800 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
|
MYR 4,150 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
|
MYR 5,000 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
|
MYR 500 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
|
MYR 500 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | MYR 1,000 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
- Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a CGPA of less than 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant fields.
- Pass an interview or submission of portfolio determined by the Senate as required.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English Requirements
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IELTS: 6.0
Curriculum
This programme comprises 9 coursework modules and a Creative Futures Project. There are 8 compulsory Core Modules and 1 Elective Module to choose from the options provided.
Pre-Requisite Modules (For Non-Related Students)
Duration: 1 Month
- Managing People
- Understanding Customers
- Managerial Finance
- Business Environment & Strategic Planning
Core Modules
- Design and Creative Industries
- Business Planning for Creative Entrepreneur
- Research Methodology
- Design Thinking
- Integrated Brand Management
- Future Media Innovation
- Service Design
- Project Feasibility Study
- Creative Futures Project
Elective Modules (Choose 1):
- Intellectual Property
- Creative Sustainability
- Technology Management
- Design for Retail
- Managing Business Web Presence
Project
For the final project module named Creative Futures Project, you will need to complete an industry-based major projects along with evidence and output related to the Design Innovation Management field. There will be a final exhibition and presentation towards the end of the course.