Overview

Within this Strategic Design programme from SRH University you'll develop your strategic thinking skills at the interface between innovation management, brand strategy and the management of creative processes. You will not only learn to understand social and technological innovation, but also to think about it holistically and shape it for the future.

To this end you will immerse yourself in methods and theories of corporate and brand management, design thinking, social design, transformation design, system thinking and critical thinking.

Career opportunities:

More than ever before, companies, institutions and start-ups alike are realising that brand management and shaping a strategic brand identity are key to gaining and maintaining a competitive advantage.

The demand for specialists in design and brand management, as well as, creative direction is accordingly high. Service design and experience design are also popular occupations for strategic designers and alumni of our programme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Design Creation | Creation Tools and Methods, Brand Identity, Critical and Speculative Design, Future Studies

Strategic Design Realisation | Analogue and Digital Design Development Tools, Digital Prototyping, Design Prototyping, Design Testing

Strategic Design Implementation | Change Management, Transformation Design, Implementation Strategies, Storytelling and Presentation Skills

Publication | Publication Skills, Individual Mentoring and Peer Evaluation

Theory II | Sociology, Media Ethics II, Brand and Personality II

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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You can apply at any time. If you need a visa, it is recommended that you apply early, at least four months before the start of the semester.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Project Management Design Innovation Management View 51 other Masters in Innovation Management in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in in a design discipline such as design, architecture, interior design, UX design, photography, or film. If you have not yet graduated, you may apply with your current transcripts.

Portfolio with 15 pages of your own creative work. The process by which you arrived at the design is more important than the final design itself—we want to understand how you approach a topic. You can upload your portfolio with your application.

Letter of motivation

Proof of English language proficiency

Curriculum Vitae

Copy of your identity card or passport

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at SRH University and/or in Germany, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11900 EUR / year

≈ 11900 EUR / year

Additional Details

€830 per month for EU/EEA students

€ 5,950 per semester for non-EU/non-EEA students

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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