MSc Internet of Things

The Design Management Masters (MA) at the University of Southampton is a full-time or part-time postgraduate course that offers an opportunity to explore the value of design in a global context, its influence on the innovation process, its role within business strategy and its impact on the customer experience. It is designed for professionals who want to understand design as a strategic business tool and learn how to apply it in their work.Course Content: The course investigates the relationship between design and business performance, how to manage design processes and to identify and deliver effective design strategies. The learning process includes lectures and seminars, independent study, and group work. The course also employs practical work that includes the use of industry-standard software, group work, workshops, presentations and live client project. Key Modules: Some modules include Design Thinking for Creative Problem Solving, Design Management Strategy, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing in the Digital Age and International Strategy. There's also a design management project or a research project that you’ll either do independently or in a group.Accreditations: The course is certified by the University of Southampton, a global top 100 university and 15th in the UK (QS World Rankings 2021).Future Careers: The course can lead to careers in various roles like Design Manager, Brand Manager, Product Manager, Marketing Executive, Innovation Consultant and Business Developer. Graduates may work in organisations that value design process and design thinking, for example, design consultancies, branding agencies, creative industries, healthcare, public sector, IT and manufacturing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.