The MSc Design Management at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is engineered for ambitious professionals seeking to harness design as a powerful catalyst for business innovation and strategic growth. You will delve into critical areas such as design thinking, strategic design, sustainable design and management, and user experience (UX) design, developing the expertise to address complex global challenges. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those aiming to drive transformative change across diverse sectors, from traditional creative industries to emerging markets in finance, health, and hospitality, particularly within the dynamic business landscape of the Middle East.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is delivered over one year, immersing you in a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application through modules like Change Management and Research Methodologies. You will undertake a significant Masters Project, culminating in an academic paper that showcases your ability to apply advanced design management principles. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue leadership roles in design-focused organisations, contributing to economic diversification and fostering imaginative, interdisciplinary collaboration in the region and beyond.