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Postgraduate in Business Innovation and Design Leadership
Key Data
- Start: May 26th 2025.
- End: November 2nd 2025.
- ECTS Credits: 30.
- Certificate: Own degree issued by Elisava and UVic-UCC.
- Methodology: Online.
- Language: Spanish.
- Director: Marta Domingo.
- Limited seats.
Presentation
Postgraduate in Business Innovation: Leading and Managing Design Teams
The Postgraduate program in Business Innovation and Design Leadership aims to help you drive innovation and growth in organizations by leveraging design thinking, methodologies and processes.
You will learn how to solve complex business challenges and create new opportunities for innovation, the strategic and commercial aspects of design, business model development and project management.
If you want to become an expert in the field of design and innovation, with a focus on the intersection of design, strategy and business, this is the program for you.
If you combine this training with the Postgraduate program in Service Design, you will be able to create solutions focused on the user and aligned with business objectives to drive innovation and growth in organizations. By taking both postgraduate programs you will obtain the Master’s degree in Strategic Design and Innovation.
Itineraries
The Postgraduate in Business Innovation and Leadership in Design is part of the itineraries within the discipline of Strategic Design that culminates in the Master in Strategic Design and Innovation. We offer you 3 itineraries within the discipline of Strategic Design:
- Independently take either of the two postgraduate programs (the first is the Postgraduate in Service Design and Design Thinking) that make up the Master in Strategic Design and Innovation.
- Start with one of the two postgraduate programs: Service Design or Business Innovation and Design Leadership, and then continue with the second postgraduate program to complete the Master’s degree.
- Sign up for the Master’s Degree at a discount.
You choose the option that best suits your needs.
Objectives
- Create experience and business influence strategies, involving the organization and employees.
- Apply strategic design in existing business models, innovating in operational models, and creating value propositions.
- Deepen the strategic role of design in companies, influence decision-making, and lead cultural changes.
- Develop leadership skills to guide creative teams, foster collaboration, and have a positive influence on multidisciplinary projects.
- Be able to lead, innovate, and transform organizations, maintaining a user-centric approach and business strategy.
Contents
Postgraduate in Business Innovation and Design Leadership provides you with a solid foundation in strategy, trend analysis, and leadership, along with skills in strategic design and project management. Learn to generate roadmaps, develop value propositions, and lead design teams in this innovative program.
- Design as Leadership: Creation of experience strategies and tools for organizational influence.
- Design as an Innovation Tool: Application of strategic design in existing business models, generation of value propositions, and focus on innovation in operational models.
- Design as a Lever for Transformation: Deepening the strategic role of design in companies, its influence on decision-making, and its ability to drive cultural and organizational changes.
- Design as a Creative Culture: Development of leadership skills to guide creative teams, foster collaboration and teamwork, and positively influence multidisciplinary creative projects.
- Final Postgraduate Project (TFP).
Additional resources
In addition to the specific contents of the Postgraduate in Business innovation, you will enjoy a series of advantages designed to enhance your learning and connect with the creative community:
- Annual Adobe Creative Cloud© licence included, so you can explore and create without limits with the best tools in the sector.
- One year’s access to Elisava Alumni Bold, a community made up of students and alumni of the school.
- Two free creative pills, focused on tools and methodologies related to the world of creation and design.
Who it is aimed at
This postgraduate program is aimed at students seeking to become leaders in the field of design and innovation, with a focus on the intersection of design, strategy and business:
- Graduates in Graphic Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design (UX), User Interface Design (UI).
- Graduates in Audiovisual Communication, Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Marketing.
Career opportunities
This program is designed for students who want to focus on the human experience of a product and service and lead the vision by providing greater social value. The career opportunities include:
- Innovation Director.
- Innovation and design consultant.
- Product or service design manager.
- Innovation Project Manager.
- User-centered Design Specialist.
- Product Manager.
- Marketing Manager.
Methodology
- Our methodology is 100% online, providing the flexibility to combine training with the rest of your professional and personal responsibilities.
- Methodological model supported by the rigor of Elisava and the University of Vic - Central de Catalunya.
- Methodology based on Learning by Doing with the realization of real projects.
- Flexible model that combines synchronous and asynchronous training.
- Weekly live videoconferences with teachers between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (CET).
- Recording of live sessions to view them later.
- Personalized monitoring and tutoring by a specialized team.
Admission process
The entry requirements for the Postgraduate program in Business Innovation and Design Leadership are as follows:
- University degree in a creative discipline.
- If you do not have a university degree, it is possible to gain access on the basis of professional experience that can be accredited (in this case you will not be able to receive a Master's degree, but a university specialization degree).
- Good reading comprehension in English (recommended).
- Computer and good internet connection.
- Be an efficient, planned and autonomous learner.
Methods of payment and financing
From SHIFTA, we offer you the following forms of financing so that the economic aspect is not an impediment.
Single payment
If you pay for the postgraduate’s degree in cash, you will receive a 5% discount on the final price.
Own financing
We offer you the possibility of financing the master’s or postgraduate course in up to 10 monthly installments at no financial cost (0% TAE).
External financing
If you want a larger number of installments, we have an agreement with Nemuru, the external financing platform, which allows you to extend the installments up to 18 months. (Option subject to the approval of the financial institution itself after studying the relevant documentation). You will be able to access them once your admission to the program has been notified.
Bonus for companies
You can finance your training thanks to the bonuses offered by the State Foundation for Employment Training (FUNDAE) and the Tripartite Foundation to companies to train their workers. In this case, we have the support of an external consultancy specialized in this process.
Related formations
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Short course
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