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· Winter semester: September 2024
· Summer semester: March 2025
Design & Management Studies, BA*
Are you ready to apply your ingenuity and organisational skills to big tasks? Our Design & Management Studies Bachelor's programme at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is your gateway to the design landscape of tomorrow.
Say goodbye to the outdated and shape the future together with us. In our projects, we deal with the top trends that are shaping our world - the progressive transformation of the world of work and digital media under the sign of the fusion of design and society. Only at UE will you find the lived interfaces between design and management - you will benefit from innovative cooperation models between the creative degree programmes, the business faculty and the exciting and thriving resonance space of Hamburg as a media and business metropolis.
We scrutinise existing and emerging forms of communication, media and phenomena, challenging conventional norms in design and business with our strength for new approaches.
Our goal? To push boundaries, reinvent possibilities and develop concepts that work for everyone. This is where theory meets practice, intellect meets action. Our foundation? A solid body of knowledge that covers broad areas and allows you to go in depth according to your own interests. It's not just about knowing the tools. It's also about formulating effective strategies and making a difference as a creative personality - in the ever-changing digital economy and social reality in transition.
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Key Facts
Tuition fees | EU applicants
Standard: € 708 monthly
Save additional € 70 each month with our starter bonus.
Please find out more about our fees, additional savings, and your funding options.
Tuition fees | Non-EU applicants
Standard: € 12,100 yearly
Please find out more about our fees, additional savings, and your funding options.
Language of instruction
English
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Credits
180 ECTS ( 6 semesters)
Campus and Virtual Campus
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Curriculum
This programme consists of six semesters. Find out what will you study by downloading the curriculum.
Curriculum Bachelor Design & Management Studies
Design & Management Studies: the degree programme at a glance
Elevate your skills and unleash your creative potential - become a design management expert. Based in the heart of Hamburg-Altona, surrounded by a thriving creative community, our programme offers a unique blend of visual communication, marketing insights, and product management strategies.
What sets us apart:
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Diverse Curriculum: Immerse yourself in a modern and interdisciplinary curriculum that balances theory with practical application, preparing you for the real-world challenges of the creative and business industries.
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Guided Excellence: Benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship, ensuring you receive the attention you need to thrive academically and professionally.
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Industry Connections: Located in a hub of creative agencies and businesses, you'll have unparalleled opportunities to network, collaborate, and secure your place in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
During the 5th semester, an internship or semester abroad awaits, offering you the chance to put your skills to the test.
Graduates work in a constantly changing environment that demands the skills they have acquired during their studies. Often there are no set job profiles.
They take on positions in the communication and creative industries, where they deal primarily with strategic and practical tasks. They work in companies, in interactive development teams or in corporate communications. Some prepare to work independently as freelancers or start their own businesses. They also work outside the traditional design professions in teams that support companies, organisations and institutions in planning, developing and implementing communication strategies.
Examples of possible fields of activity:
- Design strategist
- Design Manager
- Design Operations Manager
- Innovation Designer
- Design strategist for user experience
Learning from the best
In the BA Design & Management Studies you always learn in small groups with a seminar character. Our lecturers are internationally successful and well-known experts in their field and not only impart important knowledge, but also support you individually during your studies.
Study internationally
The state-recognised Design & Management Studies degree programme at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences is available in English - our university has several campuses and welcomes students from over 100 nations.
Modern teaching
Practical experience is essential - that's why we offer the optimal framework conditions for all degree programmes. Take advantage of the MacPools, various studios and VR equipment for your projects and prepare yourself optimally for your future professional life.
Your individual path
Whether internship, specialisation modules or semester abroad - our interdisciplinary and practically oriented study subjects allow you to tailor your studies entirely to your personal interests, preferences and strengths.
The application phase for this degree programme will open shortly. Please fill out our online application form.
We do not require a portfolio for the Bachelor's degree programme in Design & Management Studies, but we will hand in questions to ask for your motivation.
Being a private university, UE provides services that go beyond the ordinary for its students. These include cutting-edge technical resources, globally acclaimed faculty, and an extensive array of hands-on projects. This approach ensures that you are excellently equipped for your future career endeavors.
However, this also means that our tuition fees differ from those of public universities. In addition to our scholarships, we offer students other options for financing their studies. Here you can find more information about tuition fees and financing, and our student advisory service will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Collaboration Partners
Gain access to internships and real- life projects in a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.
Gain access to internships and real- life projects in a range of leading companies and cultural institutions.
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