Specialist Diploma in Design Management

Course details

This is a 12 months programme where design students will learn all the practical management skills needed to compete well in today’s keen competitive business environment. Students learn studio and businesses operating processes and procedures within the confine of the studio environment including the business operating within the confine of the creative industries.

1. Module 1: Studio Management
   • Studio Management 1: Role of Manager 1
   • Studio Management 2: Role of Manager 2
   • Studio Management 3: Introduction to Organising a Studio
2. Module 2: Professional Practice
   • Professional Practice 1: Fundamentals of Research
   • Professional Practice 2: Roles, Responsibilities and Procedures within a Studio
   • Professional Practice 3: Studio Culture and Social Responsibility
3. Module 3: Integrated Marketing Communications
   • Integrated Marketing Communications 1: Introduction to Marketing Mediums
   • Integrated Marketing Communications 2: Introduction to Mobile, Interactive and New Media
   • Integrated Marketing Communications 3: Strategic Marketing Plan through Sensory Responses to Media
4. Module 4: Business Plan
   • Business Plan 1: Industry Research and Analysis
   • Business Plan 2: Building Business from Within
   • Business Plan 3: Financial Planning and Forecast (budgetting), P&L forecast, & cash flow management)

Will I recieve a certificate of completion?

Students who have successfully completed all the modules will be awarded the Specialist Diploma certification.