Overview

Leading Change by Design’is crafted for professionals ready to expand their horizons, regardless of their background in design.

Learn to master the design tools and techniques to inspire action and co-create sustainable transformation. This is your opportunity to shift perspectives, embrace learning by doing, and lead impactful change through design!

Programme Highlights

Balanced approach: A learning journey split into 25% theory, 25% applied frameworks, and 50% hands-on, challenge-based projects.
Methodology: Learn and apply core principles of Service Design and Systemic Design to real-world scenarios.
Self-development track: Build self-awareness and cultivate a mindset of self-leadership.
Core modules: Explore themes like sensemaking in uncertainty, navigating complexity, leading and creating change, and communicating for impact.
Skills development: Gain expertise in complex problem solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, co-creation, agility, creativity, scoping, and leadership.
Expert guidance: Be inspired by over 15 thought leaders and practitioners from academia and industry.

Programme structure

The programme is structured around two core methodologies applied in two challenge-based projects, a self-development track, and five thematical modules. Together, these components provide a comprehensive learning experience that balances theory, applied learning, and personal growth.

Challenge-based projects: Half of the programme is dedicated to applying the methodologies of service design and systemic design in real-world challenges. Participants work step-by-step under close guidance, learning the approaches as they progress in a collaborative setting.
Self-development track: This individual track focuses on developing leadership skills through guided reflection and practical exercises.

Thematical and applied modules: These modules provide essential background knowledge and conceptual support, enabling participants to better understand and apply the methodologies in practice.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises 30 ECTS credits, structured as a half-time programme.

On-site courses: Classes take place one day per week, on Monday.
Personal workload: An additional day is reserved for preparing courses and working on projects.
Internship option: In the second semester, participants can opt for a half-time internship, increasing the total credits to 45 ECTS (fee not included).

International students: For those requiring a visa (minimum 54 credits), additional elective courses can be taken through the Faculty of Design Sciences (fee not included).

Audience

This programmes is open to

Individuals who have obtained their Bachelor's or Master's degree
Curious, open-minded individuals who thrive on exploring new ideas and uncovering hidden opportunities in the world around them

Individuals flourishing when collaborating with others
Individuals prepared to breakdown old ways of thinking and operating

Individuals who find interdisciplinary thinking naturally

Lecturers

Meet the experts on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/programmes/all-programmes/leading-change-by-design/team/.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Design Leadership

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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.

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

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Tuition Fee

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International

2700 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 90 EUR per credit during 12 months.
EU/EEA

420 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14 EUR per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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