Master's Degree in Architecture and Design Business Management
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,754 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Within the business sphere of the technical/creative world, there is a marked shortage of professionals with knowledge specific to their particular discipline and the skills to develop and properly manage a company.
The Master’s Degree in Architecture and Design Business Management strives to ensure that you will be able to bring distinctive value to your profession through business know-how. This knowledge will bolster your capacity to expand your business and increase your chances of joining the leading companies in your sector, which are in need of professionals with technical knowledge and a versatile, innovative, and strategic business mind.
With this master’s degree, you will receive the training needed to set the Project Management Professional Exam and become a certified project manager with the Project Management Institute (USA).
This degree is closely linked to the city of Barcelona, its enterprises, and Architecture and Creative Design professionals. In addition to classes, the program also includes seminars by renowned professionals, visits to top-level companies, and a wide range of lecturers.
Reasons to study this master
- To turn Architecture professionals and professionals from the creative and industrial sectors into true managers and businesspersons in their field.
- To understand current professional challenges and the changes resulting from becoming a senior manager/executive in the field of Architecture and creative professions.
- To form a true symbiosis between the university world and business.
- To promote the personal skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur.
- To teach students how to manage the everyday aspects of creative enterprises.
- To provide students with the knowledge and vocabulary needed to become a senior manager/executive with university-level technical/creative training.
- To be able to create a Business and Marketing Plan.
- To make decisions in a qualified, strategic manner.
Basic Information
Credits
60 ECTS
- Module 1. 15 ECTS
- Module 2. 15 ECTS
- Module 3. 15 ECTS
- Module 4. 15 ECTS
Places
25 Places available
Location
UIC Barcelona School of Architecture. Barcelona Campus
Dates and time
January - September
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 15:30h to 21:30h
Saturdays from 9:00h to 14:00h
Language
English
Admissions
Curriculum
Module I. Postgraduate Degree in Global Creative Management / 15 ECTS
- From the Idea to the Project — The Architect / Designer Creator of Value
- Architectural Branding — Storytelling
- Design Thinking — Leadership and Team Management
Seminars:
- Mentoring & Business Coaching I — Job Opportunities Tools I
Project I
- Conference: The Design Sector and Architecture
Module II: Postgraduate Degree in Marketing & Sales for Creative Companies / 15 ECTS
- The Business Sphere — Innovation and Creative Product Management
- Sales & Channels — From the Project to the Sales
- Architectural and Creative Marketing
Seminars:
- Forum — Mentoring & Business Coaching II — Job Opportunities Tools II
Project II
- Conference: Professionalising and Creative Product Sectors
Module III: Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate - Construction & Design Management / 15 ECTS
- Entrepreneurship and Creative Enterprises
- Finance and Asset Management in the Design Sector
- Where Are the Customers?
- Industrial Customer Management in the Construction and Design Sectors
- Design Project Management - Project Management Institute
Seminars:
- Forum — Mentoring & Business Coaching III — Job Opportunities Tools III
Project III
- Conference: Real estate and the Business Sector
Module IV: Practicum / 15 ECTS
The work placements are an essential part of the Master’s Degree in Architecture & Design Business Management, as they offer students the opportunity to get to know a specific field of business, to get involved in the implementation and evolution of a project, and to be part of the operational dynamics of an institution or company in the architecture or design sector.
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Program Outcome
Program credits: 60 ECTS
Scholarships and Funding
This university does not provide grants for third-cycle courses. You will need to contact institutions outside the university in order to obtain financial aid for your studies.
- Grants AGAUR
- Obra Social «La Caixa»
- Grants from the «Ministerio de Educación»
- Marcelino Botín Foundation
Financial aid
UIC Barcelona has agreements with different banking institutions to facilitate course financing under preferential conditions.
Discounts
Alumni UIC Members are entitled to a discount.
Additionally, certain collectives may be entitled to special discounts for certain programs, which are specified in each case.
UIC Barcelona offers various grants and scholarships options for students. For more information, please visit the university's website.
Ideal Students
- Students with a university degree (with or without work experience), preferably in Architecture, Engineering or the field of Creative Design.
- Architects, engineers, product, graphics and creative designers and anyone who works professionally in the industry, construction or real estate sectors.
- Professionals, interested in enhancing their management.
- skills in the areas of Marketing, Sales and internal management of corporate resources.
Program Tuition Fee
Program Leaders
Program delivery
Option to start the first semester on-site or online and interactive.