Master in Strategic Design for Innovation and Transformation
Overview
Do you want to lead innovation and transformation through strategic design? This programme is designed for you.
In a business environment shaped by technological change, shifting consumer expectations and increasing complexity, organisations need leaders who can envision meaningful innovation, drive human-centric transformation and engage teams around a clear sense of purpose.
The International Master in Strategic Design for Innovation and Transformation is a 14-month, part-time programme offered jointly by POLIMI Graduate School of Management and POLI.design. It equips both designers and managers with the skills to combine design thinking with analytical and managerial capabilities.
The curriculum is structured around four core areas: Innovation and Design, Leadership and Engagement, Data and Creativity, and Design Ops and Transformation. Learning is hands-on, with company visits, bootcamps and a final Project Work developed in collaboration with industry partners.
Is it right for me?
You are an ideal candidate if you:
The International Master in Strategic Design for Innovation and Transformation is designed for:
Programme structure
The programme combines online live sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays (19:00–21:30 CET) with face-to-face experiences including company visits, a cultural tour exploring Italian design heritage and visits to professional design labs.
The curriculum is built around four blocks:
Innovation and Design
- Leadership and Engagement
- Data and Creativity
- Design Ops and Transformation
Our partners
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Admissions
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. As places are limited, we recommend applying as early as possible – applications may close before the published deadlines once the class reaches capacity.
Step 1 – Activate your application and submit your documents
Complete the online application at apply.gsom.polimi.it and upload the required documents:
- CV in English,
- university transcripts, bachelor's or master's degree certificate
- copy of passport or ID,
- digital photo,
- motivation letter and letter of reference (optional).
Pay the application fee (€100).
Step 2 – Screening
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a video interview.
Fees and Benefits
The programme costs €20.000. These costs cover the entire length of our programme, but they do not include living and travel expenses. A reduced fee of €13,000 is available for students who have graduated from Politecnico di Milano with a Master of Science degree, no more than 3 years before enrolling in the Master.
We at POLIMI GSoM have partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide.
Applicants for the Specialising Masters can apply for fee reductions. These are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s a good idea to apply early. If you’d like financial aid, you need to request it when you submit your application form – please note that late requests for financial aid won’t be considered.
Please note that we don’t offer full scholarships, and that the DSU and other scholarships offered by Politecnico di Milano and the Italian Government cannot be used for POLIMI GSoM’s programmes.
Hear from our Ambassadors
If you are looking to get in contact with someone who has faced the selection process and completed the programme, then get in touch with our Ambassadors.
They will be more than happy to help you figure out the Master’s professional objectives and give you all the information and insights that you might need before starting your application process.
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