M.A. Design, Design Management and Strategy Curriculum

The professional MA in Design with a concentration in Design Management and Strategy at the University of Kansas educates students in the theory, methods, and practices relevant to managing design in an organizational and business context. The program affords students the requisite knowledge to augment their own professional skills and abilities, perform as effective design managers, and advance their careers. Courses are offered at both the Lawrence and Edwards campuses to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.

Major Required Courses (any order)

Course Number, Name, Credit Hours Fall TermSpring Term
ADS 861 Thesis Research Seminar (1)YesNo
ADS 750 Design Management (3)YesNo
ADS 714 Service and User Experience Design (3)NoYes
ADS 712 Advanced Design Methods (3)NoYes
ADS 751 Design Scenarios and Simulations (3) (8 week minimester)NoYes
ADS 760 Strategic Design Innovation (3) (8 week minimester)NoYes

Design Electives (choose two)

Course Number, Name, Credit Hours Fall TermSpring Term
ADS 765 Interaction Design (3)YesNo
ADS 710 Advanced Human Factors in Design (3)YesNo
ADS 540 History and Philosophy of Design (3)NoYes
ADS 740 Special Problems in Design (3)arranged with instructor approvalarranged with instructor approval

General Electives

Course Number, Name, Credit Hours Fall TermSpring Term
6 Credits, selected from 500+ level courses offered by departments outside DesignYesYes

Practicum

Course Number, Name, Credit Hours Fall TermSpring Term
ADS 890 ThesisYesYes