Program Overview
The Design (MDes) International Design and Business Management at PolyU Design is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 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 business & management. 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 Design (MDes) International Design and Business Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hong Kong and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 18,420 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
- Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Design (MDes) International Design and Business Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Michael Bond
- Jorn Buhring
- Clifford Choy
- Howard Davies
- Tak Chi Lee
- Benny Ding Leong
- Sylvia Xihui Liu
- George Wong
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Design, or Business, or Technological fields, or the equivalent in a related discipline preferably with 2 years relevant professional experience. Candidates with other tertiary qualifications complemented with substantial relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A complete application includes
- Application form
- Portfolio
- Evidence of degree or other qualification
- Letter of intent
- Letters of recommendation (Academic/ Profession)
- English language competency (minimum score: TOEFL 550 / IELTS 6.0 / iBT 80)
Applicants who are native English speakers with qualification from a university where the language of teaching is English are not required to provide such test score.
Interview
In the case of international students, the interview will be conducted via video calls on Skype.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,420 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,420 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 16,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact PolyU Design 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 PolyU Design
PolyU Design
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The PolyU School of Design is one of the ten schools and faculties of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The school was established in 1964 as a department in the Hong Kong Technical College....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
