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International Management and Design Innovation at University of Glasgow - UCAS

University of Glasgow

Degree level: Postgraduate

International Management and Design Innovation (Taught)

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Course summary

Discover how design drives innovation in global businesses with our Masters in International Management & Design Innovation. Delivered jointly by the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and the Adam Smith Business School, this programme equips you with skills in design-led management. If your degree background is in design and you want to expand your horizons into business, or you have a degree in management and you want to develop your design skills, then this master’s is for you. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Gain a deep understanding of how design drives innovation in global business contexts, equipping you with skills to lead and manage design-driven projects across diverse industries.
  • Collaborate on live projects with industry partners that emphasise real-world design innovation, enhancing your skills in strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Benefit from a dynamic studio environment at Glasgow School of Art, fostering creativity and collaboration with designers and academics in a real-world context.
  • Experience the unique Winter School program, enhancing your global perspective and networking with peers from renowned design schools from France, Italy and Germany.
  • Access career-enhancing opportunities to exhibit your project work at prestigious events and the PG Degree Show, showcasing your expertise in design-led innovation to potential employers.
  • Benefit from an individualised skills development program and a dedicated Career Development Coach, helping you balance academic learning with essential employability skills to achieve your professional goals.
  • Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take eight core courses, and complete a substantial independent piece of work in the form of a project or dissertation. Core courses Business Finance (Adam Smith Business School) Contextual Practices Collaborative Practices International Marketing Foresight Managing Strategic Change (ASBS) Marketing Management (ASBS) Operations Management (ASBS)


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Business Management or Design subjects. Degrees within the Social Sciences and Humanities discipline will be accepted if with at least 2 credit bearing modules in Business Management and/or Design at an average grade of Pass.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

International Management and Design Innovation at University of Glasgow - UCAS