The Master in Business Design course at Domus Academy teaches students the skills and principles required to manage a full business development process from concept to launch.

The Master in Business Design programme equips students to apply a creative, design-driven mindset to business, combining innovation, marketing and strategic planning.

In a rapidly changing market, the programme teaches students how to rethink traditional business strategies, anticipate customer needs and develop new products, services and ventures.

Students work on interdisciplinary projects that connect design and business, learning to apply design culture, methodology and sensitivity to real-world challenges.

The programme develops skills in design-driven management, business development, branding, marketing and communication, preparing graduates to contribute to start-ups, established companies and new ventures with innovative and strategic solutions.

School: Domus Academy
Course: Master in Business Design -  Academic Master's with Italian validation or as a Dual Award Master's with Italian and UK validation
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Milan, Italy
Course dates: February, September and November 2026
Application deadline: 90 days before the start of the course

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What will I learn during this course?

– Apply design-thinking and creativity to rethink business models
– Understand markets and competition
– Develop strategic, organisational and management skills
– Identify opportunities
– Validate ideas
– Create viable business models
– Lead the full process from concept to launch
– Use interdisciplinary and human-centred approaches to drive innovation and long-term business success

What are the requirements?

– A first-level academic degree (Bachelor's Degree or Academic Diploma) in a field related to the chosen study programme
– An English language certificate (IELTS Academic or General, minimum 5.0)
– For the Dual Award, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree not lower than a 2:2 (British undergraduate classification) in a relevant field. Those with a lower classification may still apply if they have at least one year of relevant work experience. An English language certificate is also required (IELTS overall 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)

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?

Graduates can pursue careers as entrepreneurs, consultants or managers in design-driven companies, branding and communication agencies, consulting firms, service companies, research and development firms or start-ups.

Typical roles include brand and communication strategist, design and innovation manager, business developer, digital strategist, researcher, brand expert and business consultant.

Who teaches this course?

– Elisa Chiodo, course leader

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