Quality education with a purpose

Modern organisations value the ability to analyse complex environments and engage in adaptive change – critical skills in today’s evolving landscape. By understanding how different people view the same situation, you’ll gain a more accurate picture of how organisations and people actually work, helping you creative strategies for change. Through hands-on projects with international peers and instructors, you’ll learn by collaborating, experimenting, and developing strategies that make a tangible difference.
Our programme helps you develop your design, communication and business skills. These skills are essential for organisations to create their futures in a sustainable and responsible way. 

You'll develop the skills to lead transformative projects and initiatives that directly contribute to achieving key SDGs, such as responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), climate action (SDG 13), and quality education (SDG 4). By focusing on creating real-world impact, you’ll help organisations become more efficient, socially responsible, and future-ready.

Our three year bachelor program combines design, communication, and business and equips you with skills to help organisations adapt and create more sustainable ways of working and living.

Programme structure at a glance

Sustainable and responsible business

Applying 10 essential skills

As a design manager, you play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of today’s evolving organisational landscape. Design managers leverage a diverse set of skills to help teams and leaders align strategies with business goals, sustainability, and inclusivity. Explore these skills to thrive as a design manager and make a meaningful impact.

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Reshaping the future

Where do graduates work?

Upon completing the Design Management International program at HSLU, students are prepared to embark on diverse career paths where they can drive meaningful change.  Graduates are equipped to thrive as design managers, innovation leads, service designers, or sustainability consultants. They bring value to organisations by fostering collaboration, addressing complex challenges, and envisioning future scenarios, making them ideal for roles in both corporate and social sectors that require adaptive, forward-thinking professionals.

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What we teach

Students are encouraged to reflect on their learning processes regularly. This could involve writing reflective essays, journaling, or discussing what learning strategies worked or didn’t work for them and why.

Through reflection and guidance students become aware of their own thought processes. This involves guiding them to think about how they approach problems, evaluate their own understanding, and adjust their strategies as needed.