Master in Strategic Design of Spaces
Madrid, Spain
DURATION
10 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Master in Strategic Design of Spaces
The world today is often described as volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA). In this ever-changing context, design emerges as an important tool to overcome complex challenges and to resolve difficult problems. Technology has impacted our lives more than at any time in history. Faced with new ways of working and thinking about physical space, we need to seamlessly integrate our physical world with the digital. That is where design comes in!
In this program,you will discoverhow to implement innovative design changes that impact behavior and align with an organization’s goals.This will includeenhancing functionality, brand strengthening and boosting productivity and satisfaction, while also providing sustainable solutions.
Design solutions should take a holistic approach to create spaces and experiences that align with an organization’s goals. This means all solutions should be interconnected, omnichannel, and future-proof. By taking this approach,we can harness the power of technology and drive innovation while also allowing for flexibility, enhancing productivity, and ensuring the wellness of the user and environment.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Module 1
Research
- Basic Research Tools
- Introduction to Workplace Consultancy
- Design Ethnography Techniques
- Anticipating the Needs of the Future
- Design for and With Stakeholders
Module 2
Strategy
- Briefing, the Strategic Process
- Organizational Culture
- Metrics
- Sustainability and Cost Control
- Well Being + Sustainability
- Change Management: People and Performance
Module 3
Design Tools
- Desing Tools, Skills & Solutions
- Narrative and Visual Communication
- Creating the Atmosphere
- Working With Providers
- Space as Brand
- New Trends, Spaces for Innovation
Module 4
Technology
- The Technological Environment
- Digital Transformation
- Ethical, Sustainable Technology
- What is Next in Technology?
- Insights Studio and AI
Module 5
Environment
- Creative and Sustainable Design
- Agile Methodologies for User Centric Design
- A Sustainable Future: Focus on Relevant Solutions
- Design for Sustainability Involving Stakeholders and Raising the Awareness
- Built to Last. Designed to Remain
Program Outcome
You will gain a complementary skill set that will help you understand the impact of any design in business. This new skill set will help you to succeed in clarifying your client´s vision.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Designed with the student in mind, this full-time program is a life-changing experience. Classes take place on weekdays in Madrid from October to July. There is also a four-day international study trip to Milan and Basilea (Vitra Campus)—both renowned for their holistic and artisanal commitment to products and design.
English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.