The EKA University of Applied Sciences
Academic Master of Humanitarian Sciences in Design

Riga, Latvia

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Academic Master of Humanitarian Sciences in Design program offers a comprehensive study of humanitarian issues through the lens of design. This program emphasizes critical thinking and innovative problem-solving techniques to address real-world challenges. Students will dive into various aspects of humanitarian work, learning how design principles can create impactful solutions.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in humanitarian design, social innovation, and community development. Potential roles include design strategist, project manager in NGOs, and policy advisor for governmental organizations. This program prepares students for meaningful contributions to society.

A unique study program based on an interdisciplinary approach and combining design, management, marketing and information technologies. The program prepares specialists who create the organization′s visual identity and visual communication by its business philosophy, using modern design solutions.

Today, design has become an integral part of business management: „design is part of the business DNA because there are three design legacies that have organizational components: traditions or practices (applied design methods), approaches (focused on individuals, oriented toward processes, problem resolution or cost minimization) and organizational purposes (visions, missions and strategic objectives)”(Junginger, 2015). The design has become one of the strategic factors that determine the company′s competitiveness and forms the company′s intellectual capital.

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