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Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management


Duration:
Full time (1+ years)
* Only available in full-time
study mode


Awarded by:
APU, Malaysia


Intakes:
Full Time:
20 Jan 2025 | 12 May 2025 | 
25 Aug 2025 | 15 Dec 2025
 

  

APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME


Students who are under Masters Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.


To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE

 


MORE THAN JUST AN ARTS IN DESIGN INNOVATION MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAMME 

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.

 


The Masters of Arts in Design Innovation Management programme will enhance graduates managerial skills and develop interdisciplinary knowledge through both theoretical and practical modules on a range of topics relevant to contemporary design management issues.

The interdisciplinary blend of design, innovation and management in this programme will enable graduates to develop critical approaches and practices that enhance their effectiveness as a practitioner, to enable graduates to pursue a broad range of design management careers in the private and public sectors relevant to the world of today.


ADMISSION 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

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 6.0

For more information please click HERE

Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (previous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree taught in English) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.



PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to:

  • Extend design innovation management programme to different organisations that consider design to be a strategic competitive force.
  • Meet the growing demand for advanced skills in design management and leadership in the various services and business.
  • Prepare graduates to meet the growing needs for management of advanced design technology and implementation of new management approaches.


SKILLS GAIN

THE BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME

  • Innovation and management from a creative perspective, within a world-leading art and design institution with strong link to the creative industries.
  • Apply Design Thinking to real-world challenges, design collaboratively, engage critically and creatively with others and learn from shared experiences.
  • An interdisciplinary programme informed by theories drawn from a range of design, business and humanities areas and delivered through projects and collaborations.
  • Gain insight into creative briefs, target audiences and markets, through Design Management and Innovation.
  • Benefit from diverse potential employment routes including setting up your own business, in-house and external design leadership roles, cultural positions and agency management jobs.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This programme is geared towards graduates who have graduated from design backgrounds who wish to master managerial skills that are relevant to their previous experience. This programme also appeals to non-design field managers and executives who require design management skills as part of their managerial responsibility.

MODULES & PROJECT

This programme comprises 9 coursework modules and a Creative Futures Project. There are 8 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 1 elective module from those listed).

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES (FOR NON-RELATED STUDENTS)
DURATION: 1 MONTH (FULL-TIME)

  • 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
* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules - however such changes may prolong the study duration.
 

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.


CAREER OPTIONS

  • Project Manager
  • Design Producer
  • Brand Manager/ Strategist
  • Marketing Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Account Manager
  • Client Manager
  • Chief Design Officer
  • Design Researcher
  • Design Strategist
  • Service Designer/ Design Experience Strategist
  • Venture Architect


COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

RM 34,800

RM 38,800 (USD 9,700)

​* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

MQA ACCREDITATION

(N/0288/7/0001)(05/26)(MQA/FA14558)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.