Overview
Throughout the Design Management MSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai you’ll master advanced design thinking, UX design, strategic change, sustainable design and management, and research methods.
This program will empower you to address today's significant global challenges—like decarbonisation, poverty, and net-zero emissions—by working towards solutions not only in traditional creative fields like architecture, fashion, branding, and product design but also in emerging design markets such as finance, health, hospitality, and medical care.
Key facts:
Designed to meet the rising demand for creative management in Middle Eastern businesses, particularly in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, this programme helps diversify economies beyond oil and gas. Our mission is to inspire a new generation of graduates to encourage imaginative interdisciplinary collaboration.
As the first postgraduate teaching programme launched in the MENA region, we're leading the way in fostering innovative, sustainable thinking.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Design Thinking and Innovation
Strategic Design
Sustainable and Design Management
Change Management
Design Technologies
User Experience Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- StartingApply anytime.
Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Design Management Studies View 7 other Masters in Design in United Arab EmiratesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Heriot-Watt University Dubai and/or in United Arab Emirates, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered.
- Given the clear practical element of the programmes, we will also consider non-graduate candidates holding less than a good Honours degree, or its equivalent, but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme.
- Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exams and course work are at MSc level.
Tuition Fee
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International
91990 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 91990 AED per year during 12 months. -
National
91990 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 91990 AED per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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