Our professors & lecturers all have experience in the field. Hear from Professor Dr. Johannes Kiessler, Head of the Innovation Design Management programme at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences.

Yuvraj Minawala, a recent UE Innovation Design Management (MA) graduate, speaks about his experience studying at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences and why he came from India to Berlin.

MA Innovation Design Management

What makes our Programme special.

Understand how to lead organizational change and innovation through design-driven approaches and methodologies.

Managing Change by Design

Business Models

Explore how digital disruption is transforming industries and creating new opportunities.

Business Management & Marketing 

Explore the fundamentals of managing businesses and crafting marketing strategies to drive growth and customer engagement.

Entrepreneurship

Social Impact

Understand how digital technologies affect communication, data privacy, and automation.

Learn how to develop and execute effective strategies for creating, positioning, and scaling innovative products.

Business Model Design 

Learn to design, evaluate, and optimize business models for innovative and sustainable value creation.

Your degree in a nutshell.

Gain the skills to identify opportunities, create business ventures, and manage startups in dynamic markets.

Leadership & Management

Develop skills to lead organizations through digital changes, focusing on innovation and adaptability.

Become an empowered innovator through methodic creativity and move comfortably in the area between design, business and strategy. 

Product Strategy

Technology

Learn about digital tools like AI, IoT, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing.

Key modules as part of the course.

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Degree

English

March and September

Language

Fees

1, 1.5 or 2 years

EU from €854/month

Non-EU from €12,000/year

Innovation Hub (near Berlin)

Start

  • Recent Graduate

If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to build a career in innovation, design management, or creative industries.

  • Mid-career Professional

If you’re looking to enhance your expertise in managing design processes, leading innovation, and driving organizational change.

  • Ambitious Individual

If you aim to lead in fields like strategic design, innovation consulting, or creative business management across industries.

State Accreditation

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Duration

Accreditation

Locations

Designed for

Your future career opportunities.

Design Manager

 Innovation Manager

Innovation Lab Manager 

Business Design Consultant

Creative Director 

Strategic Design Consultant 

Brand Strategist

Product Innovation Manager

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is government-accredited, award-winning and one of the world's leading universities with an international outlook.

We are ranked Top 25 among Europe's best private universities in the business sector and have been enabling students to successfully pursue their career goals for about 25 years. 

Our mission is to equip you with all the skills you need to start your career with confidence and stand out from the crowd.  

UE - a unique place to study.

We are fully accredited and also have some awards.

What to expect outside of your studies.

Opportunity to learn German

Our programme is taught in English but if you want to learn German anyways, we offer support with a range of language courses.

Excursions & field trips

During the study, you can take part in excursions and field trips to companies like Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Google or Amazon in Silicon Valley and many more.

Find a job

90% find employment 6 months after graduation. Our career centre will support you every step of the way.

Use the latest equipment

Our campus is equipped with updated iMacs with high-end design software, photo studios, VR equipment, green screen rooms, sound studios, graphic tabs, game labs, SR cameras and more.

Silicon Valley in Potsdam: get to know your Campus.

The UE Innovation Hub is located on the Think Campus in Potsdam, near Berlin neighbouring global incubators such as the Volkswagen Group Future Center and the SAP Innovation Center where over 200 people research AI and Blockchain technologies.

Potsdam offers the highest density of scientists in Germany but is also a city of universities and research which influences the living environment of the city. Over 14% of all residents are students.

Live in Berlin and study in Potsdam: enjoy the best of both worlds.

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