International Management and Design Innovation MSc

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.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Collaborate on live projects with industry partners that emphasise real-world design innovation, enhancing your skills in strategic thinking and problem-solving.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from a dynamic studio environment at Glasgow School of Art, fostering creativity and collaboration with designers and academics in a real-world context.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience the unique Winter School program, enhancing your global perspective and networking with peers from renowned design schools from France, Italy and Germany.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/>You will take eight core courses, and complete a substantial independent piece of work in the form of a project or dissertation.<br/><br/>**Core courses**<br/>Business Finance (Adam Smith Business School)<br/>Contextual Practices<br/>Collaborative Practices<br/>International Marketing Foresight<br/>Managing Strategic Change (ASBS)<br/>Marketing Management (ASBS)<br/>Operations Management (ASBS)