Programme structure

The programme begins with subjects in which IBD students formulate a knowledge foundation in their focal domain, identify appropriate directions for further development and develop skills in multidisciplinary collaborations.

In the second stage of the study, students learn the core knowledge of Innovate with Lifestyle and Culture and Design for Transformation with a holistic view of design’s value in the new business context created by human-centred design thinking and new technologies.

The final stage is for students’ self-reflection and career preparation. Every student should have completed three projects by the end of this programme: an interdisciplinary project, a theme-based project and an entrepreneurial project.

To receive the award of Master of Design, students must successfully attain a total of 37 credits from the following subject categories – Compulsory Common subjects for 6 credits, Compulsory Specialism subjects for 15 credits, Elective subjects for 15 credits (12 credits from Elective Pool A and 3 credits from Elective Pool B), and the Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) Requirement subject~ for 1 credit – and the non-credit bearing e-learning module of National Education.

 

Compulsory Common subjects (6 credits)

• SD5008 Research and Analysis for Design (3)
• SD5009 Research and Academic Writing (3)

 

Compulsory Specialism subjects (15 credits)

Foundation subjects

• SD5116 Design for Transformation (3)

 

Lab Studies subjects

• SD5132 Lab Studies in Human Cyber-Physical Systems (3)

 

Specialism Project subjects

• SD5138 Theme-Based Project (3)
• SD5139 Entrepreneurship Project (6)

 

Elective subjects

Elective Pool A (12 credits)

Foundation subjects

• SD5114^Design Methods (Advanced) (3)
• SD5115 Design Project Management (3)
• SD5116 Design for Transformation (3)
• SD5511 UX Design Fundamentals (3)
• SD5512 Prototyping and Scripting (3)
• SD5411 Designing Services (3)
• SD5711 Design for the Biosphere (3)
• SD5712 Design for Change (3)
• SD5713 Design Systems Thinking (3)

 

Specialism Major subjects

• SD5117^Innovate with Lifestyle and Culture (3)
• SD5513 Theories in Interaction Design (3)
• SD5514#Advanced Visualisation and Interaction (3)
• SD5412 Advanced Service Design Methods and Tools (3)
• SD5413 Socio-Technical Service Ecosystem (3)
• SD5414 Systemic Innovation and Designing Future Services (3)
• SD5716 Regenerative Ecosystems Design (3)
• SD5717 Territories, Societies, and Spatial Complexes (3)

 

Elective Pool B (3 credits)

Interdisciplinary Studio / Project subjects

• SD5131^Interdisciplinary Project (3)
• SD5431 Interdisciplinary Studio (3)
• SD5731 Regenerative Environments Design (3)

 

Lab Studies subjects

• SD5132 Lab Studies in Human Cyber-Physical Systems (3)
• SD5531 Lab Studies in Systems Design (3)
• SD5532#Lab Studies in Intelligent Systems Construction (3)
• SD5432 Lab Studies in Data-Driven Service Design (3)
• SD5732 Lab Studies in Applied Technologies for Territorial Design (3)

Academic Integrity and Ethics Requirement subject (1 credit)

• ABCT5T01~Academic Integrity and Ethics in Science (1)

 

Class Delivery Mode & Duration

Full-time and part-time students follow the same timetable and attend classes together. Classes are normally held during the day on weekdays.

For full-time students, the normal duration of the programme is 1 year; for part-time students, it is 3 years. One academic year contains three semesters (including the Summer Term). A full-time study load is 37 credits in a year, and a part-time study load is 6–9 credits in a compulsory semester (Semesters 1 and 2).

 

Remarks:

# Denotes subject containing pre-requisite requirement.

^ Denotes subject containing co-requisite requirement.

~ Tuition fees will not be charged for the 1-credit AIE subject.

 

 

 

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