Total Fees

RM35,700

  • Level

    Postgraduate

  • Duration

    2.5 year(s)

  • Study Mode

    Online

  • Major

    Business & Management

  • Campus

    Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

  • Certification

    Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

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Description

The Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management (ODL) is a postgraduate programme designed to equip professionals with advanced knowledge and interdisciplinary skills in combining design, innovation, and management for strategic organisational development. The programme focuses on integrating creative thinking with business practices, covering key areas such as design thinking, innovation management, brand development, service design, and creative entrepreneurship. Delivered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), it offers flexibility for working professionals while maintaining strong academic rigor and industry relevance. Through a blend of theoretical modules and practical projects, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to apply design-driven innovation in real-world business contexts. The programme also emphasises leadership, creativity, and global perspectives, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers in design management, innovation strategy, and creative industries or to advance into further academic research.

Intake Month(s)

June, August

Application Fee RM 800.00
Refundable Deposit RM 500.00
Tuition Fee RM 34,400.00
Grand Total RM 35,700.00

Course Structure

  • Pre-requisite Modules (for non-related students)
  • Managing People
  • Managerial Finance
  • Understanding Customers
  • Business Environment & Strategic Planning
  • Common Modules
  • Design and Creative Industries
  • Business Planning for Creative Entrepreneur
  • Research Methodology
  • Design Thinking
  • Integrated Brand Management
  • Future Media Innovation
  • Service Design
  • Project
  • Feasibility Study
  • Elective 1

  • Choose 1
  • Intellectual Property
  • Creative Sustainability
  • Managing Design for Web

Entry Requirement

  • Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor Degree programme with CGPA 2.50 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate
  • Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor Degree programme with less than 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related fields
  • Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor Degree programme with CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the Senate, subject to passing the interview/ portfolio stage along with all the required documentations and the pre-requisite courses
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