Master of Design [M.Des] (Smart Service Design)
Field of Study:
₹25.7 L/Yr
- The Master of Design (Smart Service Design) (SSD) is an interdisciplinary specialism focusing on designing at the intersection of business, technology, and human ingenuity to create meaningful service interventions for broader societal and business challenges.
- This specialism expands the scope of design beyond the current commercialized and compartmentalized professional practices by orienting it towards the "socio-technical dimension of design" with a critical, systemic, and human-centered perspective within the context of service.
- The specialism is designed to nurture students and develop their theoretical and practical knowledge of service design.
- SSD fosters the extension of students' abilities through a deep understanding of the technological, commercial, societal, and organisational contexts, presenting the transformation of design opportunities into new and sustainable service experiences.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹2566800 (HKD 223200) |
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.
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | ₹2442600 (HKD 212400) |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline Round 1 | |
| Application Deadline Round 2 | |
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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
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 23,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |




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