Overview

During Design Management International course offered at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts you’ll learn to address today’s urgent environmental, social, and economic challenges—aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Beyond developing strategies, you’ll gain the ability to understand complex organizations, spot what’s happening in different situations, and find the best opportunities for action.

Career:

Graduates are equipped to thrive as design managers, innovation leads, service designers, or sustainability consultants. They bring value to organisations by fostering collaboration, addressing complex challenges, and envisioning future scenarios, making them ideal for roles in both corporate and social sectors that require adaptive, forward-thinking professionals.

Programme Structure

You’ll also learn how to help people and organisations balance profit with sustainability, building ways of working and living that support communities and the planet.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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95

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lucerne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Management Studies View 3 other Bachelors in Design in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Higher secondary education certificate qualifying the holder for studies at university level (Swiss students: Berufsmatura or Gymnasiale Matura)

One year of work experience in an organisation

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the English language through either education at a English-speaking country, or by submitting a C1 certificate like Cambridge, TOEFL, or IETLS. HSLU C1 certificate is also accepted.

The certificate can also be submitted by the latest at the start of the second semester.

Submission of a one-page essay

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3190 CHF / year

≈ 3190 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2200 CHF / year

≈ 2200 CHF / year

Living costs

Luzern

Switzerland

1500 - 2100 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Luzern

Funding

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