Admission requirements

For the course Design & Leadership, admission is granted to those who meet the following requirements:

\u2022 Successful completion of a bachelor's degree (or diploma) at DIPLOMA Hochschule or another university or college (in the fields of graphic design, visual communication, or comparable designations) or an equally recognized foreign degree in the same field with a standard period of study of at least six semesters.
\u2022 Proof of design qualifications through a portfolio of own work.

For applicants from related fields of study such as Fine Arts, Architecture, etc., a separate process is provided.

The preceding professional qualifying study must have been completed with at least a grade of 2.5. Applicants with a lower final grade demonstrate their suitability for a master's degree in a classification interview with the selection committee.

Your questions, further information on admission requirements, and more details on specific qualifications will be provided upon request by the advisors of the student service at DIPLOMA Hochschule.

Details

The master's programme "Design & Leadership" at DIPLOMA University is designed for graduates in the field of design and media. The programme focuses on the teaching fields of management and transfer, project development, process design, and innovation methodology. The aim is to prepare students for responsible positions in culture, media, and business.

Students acquire competencies for independent and empathic assumption of design, planning, and leadership functions in the design industry. The programme enables an extension, deepening, and specialization of design and management tasks, as well as preparation for corporate cultural change processes. Graduates can respond to societal demands and act professionally and methodically competent and socially qualified.

The contents of the programme are aimed at preparing students for leadership positions and providing them with the necessary skills for the design and management environment. The consecutive master's programme aims to offer graduates in the design industry a solid education that prepares them for diverse challenges in the future.