Leading Change by Design, Postgraduate Diploma, University of Antwerp

Belgium

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Postgraduate Diploma	Part-time	1 year	September	EUR 6900 per year	find out

About Leading Change by Design, Postgraduate Diploma - at University of Antwerp

Leading Change by Design is a brand new post-academic programme, developed by the department of product development at the Faculty of Design Sciences (University of Antwerp), to combine leadership development with the mindset and methodologies of design, empowering you to tackle complexity, learn through experimentation, and cultivate a purpose-driven approach to leadership.

Learn to master the design tools and techniques to inspire action and co-create sustainable transformation. This is your opportunity to shift perspectives, embrace learning by doing, and lead impactful change through design!

Why this programme?

‘Leading Change by Design’ is crafted for professionals ready to expand their horizons, regardless of their background in design.

Programme Highlights

Balanced approach: A learning journey split into 25% theory, 25% applied frameworks, and 50% hands-on, challenge-based projects.
Methodology: Learn and apply core principles of Service Design and Systemic Design to real-world scenarios.
Self-development track: Build self-awareness and cultivate a mindset of self-leadership.
Core modules: Explore themes like sensemaking in uncertainty, navigating complexity, leading and creating change, and communicating for impact.
Skills development: Gain expertise in complex problem solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, co-creation, agility, creativity, scoping, and leadership.
Expert guidance: Be inspired by over 15 thought leaders and practitioners from academia and industry.

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Notes about fees for this course

The enrolment fee for the programme Leading Change by Design is 6.900 euro (including all teaching materials). 2000 euro of which must be paid in advance when the application is submitted. Until the advance fee has been paid, the application will not be considered. The balance, of 4900 euro, must be paid to the programme before the end of August 25. Until the fee has been received in full, admission to the programme is not complete and the student card will not be issued.

KMO portefeuille is applicable.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

The programme is open to candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Other diplomas may be considered for admission provided applicants can proof relevant study areas or work experience. As the programme aims for interdisciplinary collaboration, there are no restrictions regarding the background discipline. However, the academic coordinator reserves the right to select a balanced and diverse cohort of incoming students to ensure a well-balanced group.

Language requirements

Applicants need to be proficient in English, the language of instruction for the postgraduate. To assure active participation, a good command of English in all aspects (written, spoken, and comprehension) is a prerequisite. If English is not your first or native language, you must provide evidence of advanced written and spoken English skills during the interview.

If there would be any doubts, applicants can prove their proficiency in English by:

Submitting proof, you have completed a minimum of one academic year (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits) in a master's programme conducted in English
Submitting one of the following language certificates with a test validity of maximum 2 years:
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language; taken at a test center - Home editions are not accepted): a minimum score of 80. You can find more information about TOEFL at www.toefl.org
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a minimum score of at least 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0.

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes.
In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities.

www.uantwerpen.be/scholarships