MA Product Design Management

Institution Bournemouth University, Faculty of Science & Technology
Method At the institution
Location Poole
Type Masters

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MA Product Design Management

Objectives This programme has been designed to give an

understanding of the key issues involved in modern

product design management. A key part in providing this

understanding is the development of the available

analytical and computing tools, their use and scope.

This programme will meet the requirements of the design

community for a more contemporary MA award which focuses

on the management of design. The subject area covers

product development at both ends – from initial brief

and research, through to manufacture.

The programme will appeal to design organisations as

well as engineering employers for the advancement of

candidates holding a first degree, or equivalent

qualification, in a design related field. Our aim is to

enhance existing skills and abilities by enabling a

systematic approach to design and the decision making

process.

This postgraduate programme aims to develop in its

graduates the abilities to apply design simulation

within the fields of product design, engineering design,

mechanical engineering, and related disciplines. The

programme examines the product development process,

including establishment of demand, specification

development and beyond.

This programme produces graduates who:

-understand and employ modern product design and

development methods in the management of the design

process;

-are fully conversant with modern information

resources and use them effectively and efficiently

have a critical understanding of the application of

computer modelling and simulation tools to the

implementation and management of the product design

process;

-have a critical understanding of the fundamental

principles of product modelling, its strengths,

potential and limitations;

-have the ability and confidence to apply their

knowledge and skills to specific design problems, and

also communicate effectively with both those working in

the field of product design and with the wider

public.
Entry requirements Normally, the minimum qualification for entry to this

programme is a second class degree, typically in a

design or engineering discipline.
Academic title MA Product Design Management
Course description
This course has been designed to give an understanding of the key issues involved in modern product design management. A key part in providing this understanding is the development of the available analytical and computing tools, their use and scope.

This award has been created to meet the requirements of the design community for a more contemporary MA award which focuses on the management of design. The subject area covers product development at both ends – from initial brief and research, through to manufacture.

This degree will appeal to design organisations as well as engineering employers for the advancement of candidates holding a first degree, or equivalent qualification, in a design related field. The aim is to enhance existing skills and abilities by enabling a systematic approach to design and the decision making process.