IDBM

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The International Design Business Management programme (IDBM) is a joint teaching and research programme of three leading Finnish universities: the Helsinki School of Economics, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Helsinki University of Technology. The purpose of the programme is to bring together experts in different fields within the concept of design business management.

The objective of the IDBM programme is to train skilled professionals for key roles in international design business. The programme emphasizes the importance of design as a competitive factor among others, such as technology. Arising from the needs of the industry, this programme gives future marketers, engineering experts and designers an opportunity to practice important interpersonal skills through projects and courses. The programme teaches students to make full use of their own potential as members of interdisciplinary teams.

International Design Business Management
(IDBM)

Established:	1995
Type:	Public
Location:	Helsinki, Finland
Campus:	Helsinki School of Economics, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Helsinki University of Technology
Website:	http://project.hkkk.fi/idbm/

[edit] Industry Projects

The students in the IDBM programme offer their knowledge in the form of industry projects. Since 1995, some 110 projects have been completed within the IDBM for leading Finnish companies. Each project is completed by teams of 3 to 5 students, representing the Helsinki School of Economics, the Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design. A project manager and an expert are chosen from the universities to supervise the progress of the project. The projects are confidential; if necessary, the students and the supervisors will sign a non-disclosure agreement.

The project topics have dealt with new product concepts (design and user interface issues), the definition of customer needs and the future environment of a product, the analysis of markets and customer feedback, and the examination of corporate identity, communications and design management, among other things. Usually the duration of the industry project is one academic year (from September to May). A project can also be completed within a tighter schedule if necessary. The cost of a project for the company is about €10.000 + VAT depending on the size of the student team (3 to 5 persons) and the amount of work done (4 to 8 credits per student).

In the industry projects, the company involved is able to come into contact with young, innovative students and to obtain first-hand information on the most recent research and training in the field. During the course of the project, the company also has an opportunity to evaluate the students in view of possible future collaboration.