Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management
Master Degree
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Duration
1 year
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
72
Total Tuition Fees
9,025 USD (Approx)
Free consultation for this program
We are ready to help you with your difficulties and processing.
Duration
1 year
Study Format
On Campus
No. of Student Mentors
72
Total Tuition Fees
9,025 USD (Approx)
Program
Key information
University
Program structure
Tuition fees
Admissions
Possible Career Pathway
Student's testimonials
F&Qs
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
This programme is specifically designed to:
- Extend design innovation management programme to different organisations that consider design to be a strategic competitive force.
- Meet the growing demand for advanced skills in design management and leadership in the various services and business.
- Prepare graduates to meet the growing needs for management of advanced design technology and implementation of new management approaches.
The Benefits of the Programme
- Innovation and management from a creative perspective, within a world-leading art and design institution with strong link to the creative industries.
- Apply Design Thinking to real-world challenges, design collaboratively, engage critically and creatively with others and learn from shared experiences.
- An interdisciplinary programme informed by theories drawn from a range of design, business and humanities areas and delivered through projects and collaborations.
- Gain insight into creative briefs, target audiences and markets, through Design Management and Innovation.
- Benefit from diverse potential employment routes including setting up your own business, in-house and external design leadership roles, cultural positions and agency management jobs.
KEY INFORMATION
Degree
Master
Language
English
Location
Malaysia
Intake Start Date
Jan 2026
Study Format
On Campus
Duration
1 year
Program Highlight
Dual Degree
Total Semester
2
Total Tuition Fees
9,025 USD (Approx) / in total
Application deadline
Jan 2026
ABOUT UNIVERSITY
Asia Ranking 2026
EduRank Ranking 597
Programs
125
Students
14,000
Asia Pacific University (APU) continues to solidify its reputation for graduate employability, achieving a remarkable 100% employment rate among its graduates. In recognition of its excellence, APU was named the 2025 Employers’ Choice of University in Talentbank’s annual national survey of top employers. Furthermore, APU graduates earned a prestigious 6-Star rating in the Employers' Top Choice categories for Computing & IT, Animation, Advertising, Finance, and Marketing.
APU also maintained its leading position as the Champion in the Computing & IT category nationwide. In the previous year, 2024, APU graduates were similarly recognized as Champions in Employers’ Top Choice for Computing & IT, Game Design and Development, Animation, and Finance & Islamic Finance - a testament to APU’s sustained excellence and industry relevance across multiple disciplines
APU is honoured to receive the Future-Ready University & College award in the private universities category at the LIFE AT WORK Awards 2025, organised by Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp).
This award recognises a Higher Educational Institution that goes beyond academic excellence to actively prepare their students for the realities of a dynamic, fast-changing workforce. This institution demonstrates a strong commitment to bridging the gap between education and career readiness.
This recognition reflects APU’s commitment to nurturing a future-ready generation through an inclusive, innovative, and supportive environment that prepares both students and staff to succeed in the evolving digital landscape.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Modules & Project
This programme comprises 9 coursework modules and a Creative Futures Project. There are 8 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 1 elective module from those listed).
Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-related students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time)
Managing People
Understanding Customers
Managerial Finance
Business Environment & Strategic Planning
Core Modules
Design and Creative Industries
Business Planning for Creative Entrepreneur
Research Methodology
Design Thinking
Integrated Brand Management
Future Media Innovation
Service Design
Project Feasibility Study
Creative Futures Project
Elective Modules (Choose 1)*
Intellectual Property
Creative Sustainability
Technology Management
Design for Retail
Managing Business Web Pres
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees
9,025 USD (Approx) / in total
Application fees
3,350 MYR
Application fee cannot be refunded.
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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate.
Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of less than 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related fields.
Any others Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the Senate, subject to passing the interview/ portfolio stage along with all the required documentations and the pre-requisite courses.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
English Requirements
International Students
IELTS : 6.0
Possible Career Pathway
- Project Manager
- Design Producer
- Brand Manager/ Strategist
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
- Account Manager
- Client Manager
- Chief Design Officer
- Design Researcher
- Design Strategist
- Service Designer/ Design Experience Strategist
- Venture Architect
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