Innovative Business Design The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDes | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 3 years | September | $240120.00 total per | $240120.00 total per |
The programme tuition fees (1 year, 3 trimesters) for local and non-local students for the academic year 2026-2027 are HK$266,400.
Course overview
The Master of Design (Innovative Business Design) (IBD) is an interdisciplinary specialist designed to equip students with the necessary skills and competencies to become leaders of transformational changes in organisations and society. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of today's global market through the programme's interdisciplinary approach to design and business. The programme emphasises the importance of creativity, innovation, and responsible business practices in driving sustainable growth in organisations. Students are encouraged to think critically, challenge traditional business models, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
The aims of this specialism are:
- to foster transdisciplinary knowledge through systematic integration;
- to impart an understanding of the essentials of design, business and technology;
- to provide practice-based research opportunities and training in integrative business design thinking;
- to incubate talents for the transformation of Hong Kong’s industries; and
- to identify opportunities and resources for improving lives and economies at the local, regional and global levels.
Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design, business, humanities or a technological field is required, preferably with two years of relevant professional experience. Candidates with other tertiary qualifications complemented by substantial relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to provide one of the following proficiency test results (taken within 2 years) for fulfil the minimum English language requirement for admission purpose:
- A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test; or
- An Overall Band score of 6.0 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module.
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