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M A S T E R O F A R T S | D E S I G N & I N N O VAT I O N M A N A G E M E N T – F U L L -T I M E

Study Programme: Full-time


Master of Arts
Design & Innovation Management
Why study Master of Arts Design & Innovation Management?
The rapid development of digitalisation in every aspect of economy brings forth unprecedented production
efficiency, attributing to dramatically increasing demands for new products with forefront design and
ever-shorter product life cycles. With the booming demands, new product ideas, creative designs and
innovations are wanted, which, in turns, need to be managed properly to ensure a sustainable flow of
continuous creativity to keep product offerings in line with consumer expectations and market demand.

Under this trend, specialists with exclusive, interdiscipli- knowledge in the two subject areas as well as soft
nary expertise in design and management are needed. skills in view of personal development. Through
Crucial in creating high value-added products and practice-oriented modules, students are to acquire
services for consumers, creativity and high-quality transfer competence to consolidate their practical
design and the resulted innovations are proven to be competence in design and innovation management.
essential to corporate competitiveness and growth. A course of advanced business English rounds up
High-qualified professionals with strong design compe- the programme with an international perspective.
tence and management skills are to fulfil the double
function in companies and organisations to optimise Graduates of the programme are able to identify and
innovation methods and processes while ensuring solve practice-relevant problems of design and inno-
creative design quality for a sustainable growth. vation management and to conduct applied research
projects independently, taking into account social,
The FOM Master’s study programme “Design & Innova- economic, technological and ethical factors. Successful
tion Management” is developed to meet the market completion of this programme paves the way to career
demand for specialised professionals capable of design opportunities in the management level in companies
and innovation management. The programme contents, - especially international companies - of various
combining the reputable management expertise of industries and sectors, where the combination of
FOM University of Applied Sciences and the strength of design/innovation and management competence is
design and innovation, integrate sound methodological needed.

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M A S T E R O F A R T S D E S I G N & I N N O VAT I O N M A N A G E M E N T – F U L L -T I M E

Studying in Essen, Germany


K E Y FACT S
Germany, the world’s 4th largest economy, birthplace of Industry
Language
4.0. Essen, centre of the Ruhr Region, heart of the eminent German
English
industry with distinguished engineering tradition, pioneering
industrial visions and a modern, vibrant economy. With the many Time model
powerful residing multinationals, strong SMEs and thriving Full-time (daytime)
start-ups, Essen is among the most popular destinations for
Duration
practice-oriented study leading to ample career opportunities.
4 semesters including thesis

As one of the European Green Capitals, the city offers countless Place of study
recreation possibilities accompanied by plenty of cultural high- Essen, Germany
lights: the renowned Folkwang Museum, the Krupp Residence
Credit points
Villa Hügel, UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Coal Mine
120 ECTS
Complex, Red Dot Museum, theatres and concert halls. Open,
vibrant, and versatile – Essen is waiting for you. Fees
Registration fee: 1,580 €, Tuition fee: 15,570 €,
Examination fee: 350 €, Total cost: 17,500 €

Degree
Master of Arts (M. A.)

Admission requirements
• 
University degree of 180 ECTS with:
at least 60 ECTS in business administration, and
at least 60 ECTS in design or related disciplines,
e.g. art*
• 
English language proficiency B2

Note:
FOM University

FOM424-Int_PR – 06/23
*If your university degree only covers one of the two mandatory
FOM University was founded in 1991 at the initiative of the non-profit subject fields, you can fulfil the admission requirements by
“Stiftung BildungsCentrum der Wirtschaft” (Foundation for the completing a bridge course in the missing subject. Please refer
Centre of Education for Trade and Industry). With more than 50,000 to the information sheet "Bridge Courses for Self-Study".
students on 35 campuses in Germany, FOM is one of the largest
universities in Europe. Focus of the university is to provide students
with practice-oriented higher education to promote knowledge
transfer between the university and business.

FOM works extensively with German companies of different C O N TA C T


scales and major international corporations. Its integral connec-
tions with over 10,000 cooperation partners across all sectors
of the economy offer exclusive study opportunities to combine
academic studies and professional improvement through unique
learning experience. Parallel to the traditional on-campus study
format, FOM expands its digital landscape through the innovative
“Digital Live Study”, offering worldwide accessible interactive
lectures broadcast live from the state-of-the-art, multifunctional Michaela Schönherr- Lena Brülls M. A. Prof. Dr. Dr. habil.
Gündogdu M.A. [email protected] Clemens Jäger
high-tech studios to provide students with maximum flexibility. [email protected] +49 201 81004864 [email protected]
FOM is where the transfer between theory and practice takes +49 201 81004864
place – in both traditional and digital ways.
P R E P A R A T I O N A N D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N F O R I N T E R N A T I O N A L M A S T E R ’S D E G R E E P R O G R A M M E S

Bridge Courses for Self-Study

Business Administration /
Engineering & Technology / Design
Preparation Courses for International Master’s Programmes
Prior knowledge in a related subject field is often mandatory for attending a Master’s programme.
Our bridge courses for self-study provide you with the opportunity to acquire the necessary subject
knowledge required for your chosen degree programme before the programme starts – regardless
of your time zone and location.

The bridge courses are Moodle-based and free of charge for candidates of our international Master’s
programmes.

Bridge Course Bridge Course Bridge Course


Business Administration Engineering & Technology Design
80 to 100 Hours of Self-Study 80 to 100 Hours of Self-Study 80 to 100 Hours of Self-Study
• Introduction to Business Administration • Introduction to Technology, Modelling • Design Process
• Strategic Management & Engineering Science • Design Areas in the Company / Agencies
• Operating Functions and Value Chain • Mechanical Engineering, Product • Communication Tools for Brands and
• Operational Accounting and Controlling Design & Simulation Corporate Communications
• Financial Management and Risk • Sensor and Embedded Systems, • Recognising the Relevance of Corporate
Management Signal Processing & Computer Identity in Design Management
Networks • Marketing Management and Consumer
Corresponding programmes: • Process Engineering, Production Behaviour
• M.Sc. Industrial Engineering Systems, Automation processes &
• M.A. Design & Innovation Management Digital Transformation Corresponding programmes:
• Energy and Sustainability • M.A. Design & Innovation Management

Corresponding programmes:
• M.Sc. Industrial Engineering

Registration & Instructions


You fulfil nearly all entry requirements of your chosen Master’s programme but just need to acquire necessary knowledge in a related
subject field? Along with the confirmation to your programme registration, you will receive an automatic admission to a suitable bridge
course. Your access to the course in Moodle will be activated immediately. In the course platform, you are going to follow the instructions
in the course plan, study the provided readings on your own, and finish the given questions and exercises. Hints to answers are indicated
in the end so that you can check your learning outcome. Online counselling sessions are available to help you clarify your questions. An
online oral exam of 15 minutes with focus on practical problem-solving in the subject field concludes the course. Successful completion
qualifies you for final admission to your chosen degree programme.

Online counselling sessions and oral exam require registration in advance. Up to two exam repetitions are allowed.
For more information, please contact the International Office: [email protected].

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