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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 |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 7,831 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 8,731 |
Subjects
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Art
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Business, Management
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 7,831 | $ 8,731 |
| Miscellaneous fees | $ 292 | $ 2,059 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 8,124 | $ 10,791 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 8,124 | $ 10,791 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
| Enrollment Fees | $ 180 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 2,650 (approx. USD 620)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
$ 933 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
$ 1,125 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
$ 112 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | $ 225 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact 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.