Program Overview
The Design Management at University of Kansas is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 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 States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 28,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,552 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lawrence, United States, United States
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
- Design Management
- Design Strategies & Methods
- Strategic Design Innovation
- Designing Business Services & Consumer Services
- Graduate Synthesis & Applications Seminar
- Thesis Research Seminar
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate application fee ($55 for Domestic applicants or $75 for International applicants).
- Curriculum Vitae or resume.
- A statement of design philosophy and approach.
- One unofficial copy of the transcript where the undergraduate degree was confirmed and one copy of the transcript where any graduate degree/credit was earned (if applicable).
- Three recommendations from people in a position to comment on your abilities and performance.
- GRE scores
- A portfolio of your design work or samples of written work or other creative artifacts you have produced if your previous degree was not in a design related discipline. Portfolio content should represent the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to date. Please include documentation of each project: the challenge it was intended to address, the process involved, your role and the role of others in its execution. We prefer receiving the portfolio digitally (upload under \xc2\x93other documents\xc2\x94 during the on-line application process). The portfolio is limited to 10 megabytes (not zipped) in PDF format).
- Financial statement showing you have funds for your first year of study. The financial statement may be submitted after the admission decision is made.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,552 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,170 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 12,552 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kansas directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Lawrence, United States
University of Kansas is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months