The Advanced Course in Leadership by Design offers a transformative and interdisciplinary educational experience, guiding students through the dynamic intersection of design, leadership, and business.
Language English
CFA/ECTS 24
Duration 6 Months
Start Sept or Jan
Are you willing to deepen your design knowledge in a few weeks, with a high-standard programme?
Design today is able to shape not only products, services, and experiences, but entire market dynamics, organisational structures, and value propositions across multiple sectors. The surge of design culture and design leadership in business innovation comes as a natural consequence of the pressing need for organisations to respond meaningfully to the increasingly challenging cultural, economic, and technological transformations, shaping our world today.
The programme is aimed to empower participants with the design leadership skills necessary to shape the future of businesses and organisations.
The Advanced Course structure is organised in two modules. Each module includes one theoretical course and one core workshop.
After successfully completing the Advanced Course in Leadership by Design, and additionally being recognised with 24 CFA/ECTS (for accredited path), students may have the opportunity to further proceed their studies by enrolling in the Academic Master’s Programme in Business Design.
ECTS credits might be validated at the option of the chosen University of reference in case of a transfer’s request to a postgraduate programme.
Dates: 10 Sept 2024 – 24 Jan 2025 or 27 Jan – 23 May 2025
Participants of the Advanced Course are expected to have first level academic degree (Bachelor degree or academic diploma) in fields related to the selected study programme.
Students with a different degree or diploma, motivated by strong interest in the programme’s topics and professionals with a previous background in the related field of study can also apply.
Certificate of English language (IELTS 5.0 Academic or equivalent on entry) is required.
Upon completion, students will have learned what it takes to become design leaders able to embrace the values, principles, methodologies, and tools typical of the Design Culture. They will establish a strong foundation to pursue diverse career trajectories in roles such as:
DESIGN LEADERSHIP
The theoretical course offers a comprehensive journey into the advanced methodologies, techniques and innovation frameworks that made design a foundational aspect of business management and transformation for the most successful companies in the world.
DESIGN DIRECTION
This course focuses on the pivotal role of design in driving successful strategies for brands and companies, acting as a sense-making and storytelling tool for both customers and stakeholders.
STRATEGIC ENVISIONING
By examining how design can steer strategic decision-making, the workshop will explore how leaders can make organisations open to constant transformation, helping them envision alternative scenarios, navigate change, and succeed through an anticipatory, purpose-led innovation approach.
DESIGN-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This studio-based workshop focuses on building successful, design-oriented organisations and brands, guiding participants to not only envision but also prototype their design-led ventures, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and design takes centre stage in business strategy.
The Advanced Course involves the following costs:
Advanced Course Tuition
€ 9.000
Fabio Besti is an interdisciplinary designer, researcher, and consultant. He holds a M.Sc. in Product Design for Innovation from Politecnico di Milano. Throughout his career, he worked in multiple design fields in Italy and abroad, integrating multiple design specialties: from branding and digital design, to architecture, product, and strategic design.
Fabio Besti is an interdisciplinary designer, researcher, and consultant. He holds a M.Sc. in Product Design for Innovation from Politecnico di Milano. Throughout his career, he worked in multiple design fields in Italy and abroad, integrating multiple design specialties: from branding and digital design, to architecture, product, and strategic design.
For Domus Academy he served as a Visiting Professor and Project Leader for several years and led ad interim the Masters of Visual Brand Design and Business Design. He currently covers the role of Link Tutor and Unit Leader for the Double Award Master’s Programme, in collaboration with Regent’s University.