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Five business management and entrepreneurship courses for designers

Dezeen Courses: we've rounded up five courses that aim to equip designers with the skills they need to excel in business and hone their entrepreneurship.

Available at institutes based in the USA, UK, Spain and Switzerland, the courses in this roundup cover a variety of topics including business management, marketing, human resources and sustainable business practice.

Here are five courses in business management and entrepreneurship listed on Dezeen Courses:


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Master of Business Innovation in Design Management at SCAD

The Master of Business Innovation in Design Management degree program at Savannah College of Art and Design prepares students to become brand leaders by combining business knowledge with design thinking.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Central Saint Martins

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course at Central Saint Martins trains students to combine creative thinking with business skills such as marketing, finance, human resources and management.

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Dual Degree in Business Administration and Design at IE University

The Dual Degree in Business Administration and Design course at IE University in Spain provides a creative, multidisciplinary and interconnected approach to business administration and design.

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Students attending a lecture as part of Building a Globally Successful Creative Business at Royal College of Art

Building a Globally Successful Creative Business at Royal College of Art

The Building a Globally Successful Creative Business short course at Royal College of Art allows students to learn from globally successful creative entrepreneurs, artists and designers.

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Professors and students in a seminar at Bern Academy of the Arts

Master in Design Entrepreneurship and Design Research at Bern Academy of the Arts

The Master in Design Entrepreneurship and Design Research course at Bern Academy of the Arts challenges students to develop design-led entrepreneurship skills that address sustainable and social issues.

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