The course comprises eight one-week assessed modules a group design project, which includes individual concept development through collaboration, and an individual design project resulting in a public exhibition. In today’s highly competitive world, business success depends increasingly on the ability to innovate. Business leaders are already recognising the importance of design thinking in shaping business strategy. Forward thinking professionals with the ability to integrate creativity and design thinking in the business functions of engineering, management, communication and commerce, will be sought after by employers across multiple sectors. The course has been developed in collaboration with employers to address the demand from government and industry for modern business leaders able to exploit creativity in business. The course develops creative design literate engineers, scientists and management postgraduates. It is suitable for graduates from a variety of disciplines who recognise the importance of how creative practice and process can improve product and service development. MDes Full-time - £17,500 PgDip Full-time - £14,000 PgCert Full-time - £7,000

Cranfield has an international reputation and track record in industrial research for applied sciences, engineering and management. Cranfield University is recognised internationally as the leading UK educational institution in art and design, named in Business Week as one of the worlds best design schools. There is a recognised skills shortage in competitive creative design. Graduates of this course are therefore sought after by employers and will be able to secure positions within a range of sectors. Roles are varied, ranging from managers of people to design managers in creative industries. Graduates will possess a combination of science-based skills with creative insight which is increasingly desirable for employers looking to enhance productivity performance in an increasingly competitive marketplace.