masters in design strategy and innovation

Course detailsFaculty/University School: Sydney School of Architecture, Design and PlanningCredit points required: 96Course abbreviation: MDes(DesInnov)(StratDes)USyd code: MADESIGN2DISUAC code: N/AStudy mode: On-campus day/evening & IntensiveStudy type: PGCWLocation: Camperdown/Darlington campusDuration full time: 2 yearsDuration part time: Part-time study available for eligible applicants (excluding international student visa holders).Availability for international studentsAvailable to student visa holders and other eligible international studentsCRICOS code: 097889GVisa information

What you’ll study

This program includes foundational core units, advanced core units, capstone units in Design I…more informationUnits of Study

Completion requirement

You can take either or both specialisations, over 1.5 or 2 years respectively. We also offer this program in part-time mode to meet the needs of students already working in the industry. 

You may also choose to exit with a Graduate Diploma after completing 48 credit points or with a Master of Design in a single specialisation after completing the relevant 72 credit points. 

Capstone (compulsory project)

In the Master of Design double degree, you are able to further develop your skills through sui…more information

Assumed knowledge

No previous experience or knowledge in design is required.

Admission requirement

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, according to the admissions criteria listed below.

• a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a weighted average mark of 65, or
• completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma with a weighted average mark of 70.

In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed to be equivalent.

To complete the double specialisation you must enrol in the 96-credit point degree.

Careers & future study

Career Pathways

Graduates of the Master of Design (Design Innovation) (Strategic Design) will be prepared to perform roles in organisations that incorporate design skills, design innovation and strategic design into their ways of doing business. These roles include:

• chief design officer
• strategic designer
• design manager
• customer experience designer
• innovation strategist
• digital innovation director.