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Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management

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.

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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 Master 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.


This programme is specifically designed to provide:

  • 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.


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Full Time:
1+ years

Malaysian Fees:
RM 34, 800.00

International Fees:
RM 38, 800.00

Total: Malaysian - RM 34,800 | International - RM 38,800

Full-time
• 04 Jun 2024
• 18 Sep 2024

* Only available in full-time study mode

Asia Pacific University, Malaysia

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.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • IELTS : 6.0

Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.


Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.

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.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The programme comprises of 9 coursework modules (including Research Methodology module) and a project named Creative Futures Project. There will be a combination of management context and design context in the modules. Throughout the semester you will be expose to:


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.


  • 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.

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.

  • 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