Design Leadership (MSc)
A practice-oriented Master's programme focusing on the intersection of design, business, and innovation.
Best for:Best for graduates with a background in design or engineering seeking to transition into strategic management and leadership roles.
Overview
The Master of Science in Design Leadership at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is a full-time programme designed to prepare students for management and leadership roles in international business environments. The curriculum integrates digital transformation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability through a combination of theoretical modules and practical project-based learning. Students engage in interdisciplinary innovation projects, design prototyping, and advanced management methods to develop a holistic leadership skillset. The programme is taught entirely in English and emphasizes a practical, industry-connected approach to design culture and business strategy.
What you'll do
- Participate in interdisciplinary innovation projects within group settings.
- Execute individual design creation and prototyping assignments.
- Apply advanced management theories and creativity methods to business challenges.
- Engage in scientific research seminars to develop academic and analytical skills.
- Complete a Master's thesis demonstrating mastery of design leadership principles.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in design, engineering sciences, or a related discipline with at least 210 ECTS credit points.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; B2 level (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Design or Engineering).
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Foundational knowledge in design or management concepts.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 210 ECTS.
- Non-EU citizens must provide proof of sufficient financial means for visa purposes.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applications must be submitted through the uni-assist portal or the university's official application website. Applicants are required to provide all necessary educational documentation for review by the university admissions office.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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