Overview

We live in an increasingly uncertain and complex world, where the only constant is change. In such an environment, an organisation’s competitiveness means being strategically prepared for change at the right moment. In other words, they must adapt to transform before becoming obsolete.

Key Features

Faced with this new context, companies or institutions need a new kind of professional, one who can connect the company as it is today with the exploration of future business possibilities, and who is capable of identifying new opportunities and transforming them into solutions that add value sustainably and systematically.

On the Research for Design and Innovation program at ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, you will gain the knowledge, skills and tools needed to help any organisation increase their capacity to prosper in an unpredictable future.

The profile for this master comprises students with vision and strategic thinking, who would like to become agents of change in any organisation and be capable of leading, defining and managing people-centred innovation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business design
Critical essays
Final project
Qualitative research
Trend analysis
Future scenarios
Urban immersion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Design View 30 other Masters in Design in Spain

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Accessing with a previous University Degree: To access the Masters and Postgraduate programmes, applicants are required to have an official undergraduate degree or equivalent.
Accessing without a University Degree: Applicants without a University Degree title are eligible to access the programmes through proven professional experience or by proving significant knowledge in the relevant studies area. These applicants will receive a University Specialist Certificate.
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation letter
Portfolio or a link to a digital portfolio / personal web
Passport (NON-UE) / ID (EU)

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12200 EUR / year

≈ 12200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12200 EUR / year

≈ 12200 EUR / year

Additional Details

February start: €12,000

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

Funding

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