BA Design & Management Studies

Your talent for creative solutions is in demand: Study Design & Management Studies at UE!

Combine management skills with design expertise

Critical Thinking and Creativity are increasingly among the top skills that organizations seek in young talents*. Learn them here!
The rapid rise of Generative AI is leading to significant but exciting changes in the creative industries. These changes require professionals who have a deep understanding of the creative process, a human-oriented and ethical mindset, empathy for users, and a responsible approach towards forming a more sustainable future. In the BA Design and Management Studies, we form highly versatile professionals who become the driving force behind creative innovation processes and can combine managerial skills and organizational talent with creativity and design thinking. Future job profiles include positions in Design Management in internal Design- and Marketing Departments, in creative agencies or consultancies, or as Project Managers in commercial and cultural institutions.
Our BA Design & Management Studies programme is therefore one of the most innovative programmes currently offered!

_{*according to a study by Forrester Research, 2023}

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Curriculum
Design & Management Studies

Identify communication goals, develop, present and communicate suitable ideas.

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Key facts Design & Management Studies

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Admission Requirements

Here are some things you will require for your application at the UE:

Completed admission form
Transcript & language proficiency
CV & Copy of passport

Admission Requirements

Embark on the future with our BA Design & Management Studies at UE.

The interdisciplinary curriculum of the BA Design & Management programme offers you perspectives in a variety of companies, agencies, and media houses. There are many future-relevant tasks in the areas of design and project management, strategic innovation, marketing, and branding.

Only UE offers you the dynamic interplay of design and management at the Hamburg location, surrounded by numerous agencies, media houses, and innovative companies: this is where creativity meets opportunities.

Semesters & Credits

6 semesters
180 ECTS (Credits)
Teaching language: English

The programme starts in both the winter and summer terms.

In your 5th semester, you can do internships or study abroad.

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Fees

EU applicants standard: € 744 monthly
Non-EU applicants standard: € 12,700 yearly

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Career opportunities with a degree in Design & Management Studies

Graduates work in a constantly changing environment that demands the skills they have acquired during their studies. You take on positions in the communication and creative industries, where you deal primarily with strategic and practical tasks. Whether employed or freelancing, you will also work in teams outside the traditional design professions to support companies, organizations and institutions in the planning, development and implementation of communication strategies. Examples of possible fields of activity:

Design Strategist
Design Manager
Design Operations Manager
Innovation Designer
Design Strategist for User Experience

Elevate your skills and unleash your creative potential – become a design management expert. Based in the heart of Hamburg, surrounded by a thriving creative community, our programme offers a unique blend of visual communication, marketing insights, and management strategies.

Print lab
Campus life
Print lab project
Classroom
Photo Studio
Illustration Studio
Hamburg Innenalster (Lake)
Hamburg City

Boost your business skills with creativity in Hamburg

Hamburg offers a strong environment for studying Design & Management Studies BA, where creativity and business come together. This programme emphasizes innovative design thinking and creative processes, encouraging you to rethink traditional approaches. With access to leading companies, agencies, and start-ups, you can gain practical experience through internships and networking opportunities. Hamburg's well-established creative industries give you the opportunity to apply your design and business skills in a real-world settings.