The Master of Science in Design Leadership at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt focuses on leveraging design thinking and methodologies to enhance leadership practices. This interdisciplinary program, taught entirely in English, sits at the intersection of design, economy, and technology, making it ideal for both German and international students. Graduates will be equipped to lead creative projects and establish robust design teams within various industries. Located just an hour from Munich, the program benefits from its strategic position in Europe and its strong connections to leading agencies and industry giants in the German economy. This network provides students with valuable industry insights and opportunities for collaboration.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Proof of Bachelor´s degree in design (sciences), engineering sciences, or a degree in another related discipline at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent degree of a foreign university.
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Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
German
CEFR German
min A1 Specification: Certificate must be provided after the first semester at the latest.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application:
directly at university
Application Documents
Note that all foreign applicants must submit their Bachelor's degree to uni-assist which verifies their eligibility and coverts their grades to the German grade system. Uni-Assist will issue a so called preliminary inspection documentation (VPD) which you have to upload to the application portal (similar to their other documеnts).
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Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
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