The Master of Arts in Design Leadership and Strategy course at Domus Academy encourages students to utilise creative methods to develop innovative brand strategies and responsible business solutions.

The two-year Design Leadership and Strategy programme offers an interdisciplinary experience at the intersection of design, strategic leadership and entrepreneurship.

Participants learn to launch businesses and lead organisations by integrating tools and methodologies from multiple disciplines. The programme develops a design-driven, ethically conscious mindset, applying creative and strategic skills to deliver impactful solutions.

Over two years, it deepens mastery of multidisciplinary design approaches with a focus on business innovation, entrepreneurial culture and socially and environmentally responsible design.

School: Domus Academy
Course: Two-year Master of Arts in Design Leadership and Strategy
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Milan, Italy
Course dates: October 2026
Application deadline: 90 days before the start of the course

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What will I learn during this course?

– Apply creative design processes to develop innovative business propositions and strategic frameworks that enhance organisational decision-making and future-readiness
– Craft brand and product strategies for market impact, while creating socially and environmentally responsible solutions through cross-disciplinary collaboration

What are the requirements?

– At least 15 years of education
– Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
– An English language certificate (IELTS 5.0 Academic or General)
– Students with degrees in other fields may also apply if they can demonstrate a strong research interest in the programme's topics

What facilities and resources are available?

– Design Lab
– Media library
– Fashion Design Lab
– Language support
– Career services
– Housing support

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Students can pursue careers as design leaders, creative directors, design managers, brand managers or design strategists. They can also become design entrepreneurs, social responsibility experts or leaders in regenerative business. Students are well-prepared to continue their studies in a PhD programme focused on leadership or business design.

Who teaches this course?

– Elisa Chiodo, course leader

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