Design Management MA
Lancaster University
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Design management is all about how we organise and deploy design solutions to solve problems and add value for users, organisations and society.Our masters programme helps you assess the far-reaching impact when design methods are strategically deployed to address key issues of today and for the future. You’ll focus on much more than design, with topics such as delivery to market, the supply chain and sustainability being key aspects of this course.You’ll consider big issues. For example, how ...Read more

Design management is all about how we organise and deploy design solutions to solve problems and add value for users, organisations and society.Our master's programme helps you assess the far-reaching impact when design methods are strategically deployed to address key issues of today and for the future. You’ll focus on much more than design, with topics such as delivery to market, the supply chain and sustainability being key aspects of this course.You’ll consider big issues. For example, how can design be used to help a city reach net zero? How can data privacy rules be applied when working with the Internet of Things? How can we give people better access to health services?Our students and staff join us from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, different countries around the world, as well as from businesses in various sectors. This creates an inspiring and creative environment that is rich in innovation. You have the option to take the programme on part-time basis, meaning you can study alongside work or other commitments if you wish.

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Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in design or a related discipline.

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£12,190 per year

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£25,320 per year

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£25,320 per year

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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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