Design Management — study plan
American University of Sharjah College of Architecture, Art and Design
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 2
- Courses
- 29
- Degree
- bachelor
The Design Management study plan at American University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 1 years (2 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 29 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Required Courses 63 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 111 | Descriptive Drawing I | 3 |
| DES 131 | Design Foundations I | 3 |
| WRI 101 | Academic Writing I | 3 |
| DES 132 | Design Foundations II | 3 |
| WRI 102 | Academic Writing II | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| DES 230 | Visual Communication Design | 3 |
| DES 231 | History of Design | 3 |
| DES 275 | Fundamentals of Design Management | 3 |
| MKT 201 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| DES 300 | User-Centered Design Project | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| IEN 301 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset | 3 |
| DES 360 | Critical Discourse in Design | 3 |
| MKT 301 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| VIS 361 | The Design Profession | 3 |
| DES 397 | Internship in Design Management | 0 |
| DES 462 | Design Management | 3 |
| DES 475 | Service Design | 3 |
| ENG 225 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| DES 480 | Systems and Strategic Design Thinking | 3 |
| MGT 301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Electives 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History and Culture of the Arab World Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Culture in a Critical Perspective Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Arts and Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Human Interaction and Behavior Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Design Management
How many credit hours is Design Management at American University of Sharjah?
Design Management at American University of Sharjah requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 29 courses.
How many years is Design Management at American University of Sharjah?
The study plan for Design Management spans about 1 years (2 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Design Management award?
Design Management at American University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.