Introduction to Design Thinking and Management:

• Overview of design principles and methodologies
• Understanding the role of design in innovation
• Integration of design thinking into business processes

Strategic Design Management:

• Developing design strategies aligned with business goals
• Managing the design process across different stages of a project
• Aligning design decisions with organizational strategy

Design Leadership:

• Leadership skills in a design context
• Team building and collaboration in design projects
• Effective communication for design leaders

Design Research and User-Centered Design:

• Methods for conducting design research
• User-centered design principles and practices
• Incorporating user feedback into the design process

Design and Brand Management:

• Building and managing a brand through design
• Visual communication and branding strategies
• Brand identity and customer experience design

Design Economics and Finance:

• Budgeting and financial considerations in design projects
• Cost-benefit analysis of design decisions
• Understanding the economic impact of design

Innovation and Design Entrepreneurship:

• Promoting innovation through design
• Entrepreneurial approaches to design management
• Starting and managing design-driven ventures