Master of Design

Creativity and innovation has led to many great design ideas that have changed the world. The Master of Design programme at Management and Science University (MSU) will further advance your professional capacity by providing the building blocks to research and practice-based design solutions in addressing industry demands as well as rapidly changing society. This is a research programme offering three sub-field options: graphic design, photography, and new media, which caters to professionals in digital design, animation, creative multimedia design, and video/audio production. The programme integrates technology and strategic design thinking into creative exploration of design concepts, aesthetics, and dynamics, with the aim to develop in-depth, theoretically informed, critical understanding of design issues, practices, and technicalities in the industry context. Expected competency outcomes include the capability to produce global, integrated, futuristic new-age design solutions.

• A Bachelor's degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in the relevant field, as accepted by the HEP's Senate;
• OR Candidates with a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with at least CGPA of 2.50 in the relevant field and has not achieved CGPA 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
• OR Candidates with a Bachelor's degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent with CGPA of less than 2.50 in the relevant field and a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the relevant field;
• OR Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
• Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required.
• International Students English Language Requirement: Achieve a minimum score Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent.

• Research Method in Design
• Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
• Graduate Seminar
• Dissertation Writing

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Design Research
• Design Management
• Advertising
• Publishing