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Intelligent Systems Design, MDes, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MDesFull-time, Part-time1 - 3 yearSeptemberHKD 240120 totalHKD 240120 total

About Intelligent Systems Design, MDes - at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)

The Master of Design (Intelligent Systems Design) (ISD) is an emerging specialism with interdisciplinarity at its core, based on the integration of intelligent technologies, system theories and innovative design approaches, bringing together professional knowledge in the areas of design and STEM. To achieve 'transformative industrial innovation', ISD aims at bolstering the most cutting-edge and competitive industries, enabled by advanced technologies and processes, such asAI, Industry 4.0, robotics, and AIoT (AI+IoT), through systemic design innovations.

A combination of theory, planning strategies, research and technical skills provide the foundation for studios that explore emerging aspects of user experience (UX) and interaction design, based on human needs and pleasures as well as technological development.

The aims of this specialism are:

  • to nurture the creativity and design ability of the students by enabling them to embrace intelligent (especially AI-enabled) and systemic approaches;
  • to develop students' awareness of current and emerging technologies in the innovation industry and advanced manufacturing (e.g., Industry 4.0) environment;
  • to promote an understanding of supporting marketing and business practices; and
  • to enhance awareness of the impact of designed systems and solutions on human, social, environmental and global domains through developing responsible, transparent and ethical design processes.

Notes about fees for this course

The programme tuition fees (1 year, 3 trimesters) for local and non-local students for the academic year 2026-2027 are HK$266,400.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in design, STEM or in a related discipline, e.g. communication, psychology or anthropology, is required. 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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