Program Overview
The Global System Design at Aalborg University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global System Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global System Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to problem-based learning and scientific methods
- Development and design of products and services (customer focus, economics, logistics and sustainability)
- Statistics and analysis including modelling and simulation of stochastic as well as behavorial processes
- Design of production- and business systems including control systems for materials, capacity and resources
- Automation technologies, robotics and IT applications
- Databases, data analysis (business intelligence) and advanced optimisation of products, services and processes
- Simulation and optimisation of processes
- Formulation and implementation of product-, service-, businessand production strategies
- Process Excellence, Lean Six Sigma philosophies and \x96tools, project management and organisational change
- Investment theory, pay back analysis and budgeting processes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to apply, you are required to have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Industry
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Global Business Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Export Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Nanotechnology)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Electronic Engineering and IT)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering and IT
- Bachelor of Technology Management and Marine Engineering
Students with Bachelor\'s degrees in similar areas are also accepted. Students with another Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree may upon application to the Board of Studies be admitted following a specific academic assessment if the applicant is considered as having comparable educational prerequisites.
Limited admissionThere are only a limited number of student places available. Applicants will be assessed individually based on relevance of Bachelor degree (including whether the Bachelor\'s degree is research based or not) and Grade Point Average of the BA at the time of application.
The programme will admit 50 students.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,573 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months