Program Overview
The Design Management at Northumbria University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Design Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The MA Design Management course incorporates learning through investigation and the application of design methods in a business context.
- The theory-based aspect of the course covers essential elements such as creative thinking, intellectual property, inter-cultural communication, research principles, reflective practice, contemporary influences and commercialisation.
- These contextual modules provide the perfect foundation for the remainder of your degree, which develop your understanding the field of design management.
- Teaching is delivered via a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials, which are assessed by coursework and design projects. You will also have the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects and, where possible, field trips to allow you to put your skills into practise in a real-world context.
- Upon completion of the taught modules, you will undertake research report under the supervision of your dedicated tutor who will provide advice and guidance at all stages.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have a good honours degree. This does not have to be in design but, applicants should have experience in a relevant industry or be able to demonstrate a link between their current job/experience and design. This refers to design in the broadest sense so can include organisational design, systems design and service design as well as more traditional design disciplines such as product, fashion and graphics.
Mature applicants with a lower qualification and at least 3 years appropriate professional experience may be accepted. Applicants with substantial relevant experience alone will be considered on their individual merit.
Applicants will be expected to be computer literate and should be familiar with the use of internet applications.
Plus one of the following:
- International/English Language Requirements:
International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
- Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2003-01-18
About Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 16 months