Students interested in working in the business side of design may choose to complete a design management program. In a program, students learn skills in sales, marketing, human resources and leadership, along with studying design topics, such as design theory and visual presentation.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs may be offered online and are usually completed in less than a year.