堪培拉大学

The Master of Design Strategies delves into the theory and methodologies of applied design across products, interfaces and services via a practice-led approach. Throughout this coursework-based degree, you’ll focus on social and global innovation, and will develop key skills in service design, interaction design and entrepreneurial practices.

The course structure allows for projects and problems from both the public and private sectors to be used as vehicles of learning and application. You’ll be encouraged to build your degree in a manner which suits your personal career goals and aspirations. With a well-rounded knowledge of design thinking and innovation, you’ll graduate ready to impress in a range of industries.

Study a Master of Design Strategies at UC and you will:

interpret and solve complex problems using design thinking techniques and processes
identify and evaluate concepts and theories dealing with service design, design innovation and entrepreneurialism in design
develop and review an iterative process of design using models and prototypes to test and evaluate solutions to a wide variety of design problems
integrate design knowledge and ideas to communicate design solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
prepare and present professional design strategies to create solutions to social issues of global importance
create business plans, pitch ideas, and develop branding and integrated communication plans for design concepts
apply established theories in practice-led research techniques, formative thinking, and reflective and critical practice to create innovative design solutions.

Career opportunities

The Master of Design Strategies gives broad training which aims to create design leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators and thought shapers across a wide range of fields and industries. Some job roles which graduates of the course might undertake include:

Design strategist
Design and project manager
Design consultant
Design studio manager
Design researcher
Content strategist
Service designer
Consumer experience and digital strategist
Design and innovation strategist
Design innovation lead
Digital innovation manager
Business manager – media and design
Experiential designer
Organisational design specialist
Business development director – internet of things
Product manager – innovation and new product development