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Program facts

  • Program type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Annual tuition fee
    8,750 EUR

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    October, April

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Program overview

What FOM University of Applied Sciences says about their program:
"The rapid development of digitalisation in every aspect of economy brings forth unprecedented production efficiency, attributing to dramatically increasing demands for new products with forefront design and ever-shorter product life cycles.


Under this trend, specialists with exclusive, interdisciplinary expertise in design and management are needed. Crucial in creating high value-added products and services for consumers, creativity and high-quality design and the resulted innovations are proven to be essential to corporate competitiveness and growth. High-qualified professionals with strong design competence and management skills are to fulfil the double function in companies and organisations to optimize innovation methods and processes while ensuring creative design quality for a sustainable growth.


The FOM Master’s study program “Design & Innovation Management” is developed to meet the market demand for specialized professionals capable of design and innovation management. The program contents, combing the reputable management expertise of FOM University of Applied Sciences and the strength of design and innovation, integrate sound methodological knowledge in the two subject areas as well as soft skills in view of personal development. Through practice-oriented modules, students are to acquire transfer competence to consolidate their practical competence in design and innovation management. A course of advanced business English rounds up the program with an international perspective."

Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • University degree

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT: 83
  • TOEIC: 860
  • Duolingo: 105

English proficiency waivers

  • UG/PG degree taught in English
  • Studies Completed in a Recognised English-speaking Country

English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please get in touch with our advisors to get more information

Documents required

For all Master programs:

  • Application form
  • An authenticated copy of General university entrance qualification certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Authenticated copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Authenticated copy of Transcript of records Bachelor’s degree
  • If applicable

    Authenticated copy of Master's degree and diploma

  • Proof of sufficient English language skills
  • Proof of current employment
  • Scan of passport

For MBA Program:

  • University degree worth 210 Credit Points
  • At least one year’s professional experience

Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Postgraduate tuition: from €7,750 to €11,250 per year

Visa requirements for FOM University of Applied Sciences

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Germany student visa requirements