Master of Design [M.Des] (Innovative Business Design)
HK$2.1 L/Yr
- The Master of Design (Innovative Business Design) (IBD) is an interdisciplinary specialism based on a design-centered entrepreneurship approach. Students apply integrative design thinking processes and methods to define business opportunities, configure resources, and manage projects with dynamic capabilities in an era of digital presumption and business uncertainty.
- The aims of this specialism are:
- to foster transdisciplinary knowledge through systematic integration;
- to impart an understanding of the essentials in design, business and technology;
- to progress practice-based research and integrative design thinking training;
- to incubate talents for Hong Kong industries' transformation; and
- to identify opportunities and resources for improving lives and economies at the local, regional and global levels.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | HK$212400 (HKD 212400) |
Programme Tuition Fee: HK$212,400 (HK$5,900 per credit x 36 credits required for graduation) Initial Registration Fee: HK$70,800 (HK$5,900 per credit x 12 credits initial registration credits) (This is a non-refundable prepaid tuition fee required for accepting the admission offer.)
The Master of Design (MDes) is offering two entry scholarship schemes to outstanding non-local creative talent to further their studies in Hong Kong. The scholarship programmes are part of the MDes' new vision to develop proactive leaders and game changers for the future of industries. International Excellence Scholarship (IES) and Top Universities Scheme (TUS) are the two scholarship programmes, with 50% and 15% tuition scholarships valued at HK$106,200 and HK$31,860, respectively.
- Tuition fee scholarships are offered on a competitive, rolling basis. Initial screening for scholarship nominations: January 20, 2023.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design, business, humanities, or a technological field from an accredited university.
- Students must hold a superior academic record and a minimum of two years of work experience.
Required Document List
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation (academic/ work)
- Evidence of academic qualification, i.e. degree certificate(s)/diploma(s) and final official transcript(s)
- Portfolio (refer to Guidance Notes on Design Portfolio)
- IELTS/ TOEFL report
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per studentHK$ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Goa Education Trust Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per studentHK$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per studentHK$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| M.Des Innovative Business Design | Review Deadline Early Round (9th Dec 2022) Info Sessions (7th Jan 2023) Review Deadline Round-1 (3rd Feb 2023) Review Deadline Round-2 (17th Mar 2023) Review Deadline Round-3 (30th Apr 2023) Application Deadline (30th Apr 2023) |
| M.Des Smart Service Design | Review Deadline Early Round (9th Dec 2022) Info Sessions (7th Jan 2023) Review Deadline Round-1 (3rd Feb 2023) Review Deadline Round-2 (17th Mar 2023) Review Deadline Round-3 (30th Apr 2023) Application Deadline (30th Apr 2023) |
| M.Des Transitional Environments Design | Review Deadline Early Round (9th Dec 2022) Info Sessions (7th Jan 2023) Review Deadline Round-1 (3rd Feb 2023) Review Deadline Round-2 (17th Mar 2023) Review Deadline Round-3 (30th Apr 2023) Application Deadline (30th Apr 2023) |
| M.Des Intelligent Systems Design | Review Deadline Early Round (9th Dec 2022) Info Sessions (7th Jan 2023) Review Deadline Round-1 (3rd Feb 2023) Review Deadline Round-2 (17th Mar 2023) Review Deadline Round-3 (30th Apr 2023) Application Deadline (30th Apr 2023) |
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