Overview

Design Management offered by Taylor's University equips you with the conceptual and methodological skills to excel at the highest level.

As part of a World's Top 150 university for Arts and Humanities, you'll join a distinguished group of researchers creating breakthrough solutions bridging design, technology, and business. Our signature approach to transdisciplinary integration produces actionable ideas that address complex global challenges.

Career:

When you've successfully completed this Doctor of Philosophy in Design Management programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers in design management and design innovation, including:

Transdisciplinary Design Leadership Academicians
Design Leadership
Creative Director
Design Historians
Design Journalist

Programme Structure

Key research areas:

At Taylor's University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applicants are advised to submit their application at least 8 weeks (2 months) prior to the commencement date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Recognised Master's Degree preferably in Art and Design or a relevant field
Equivalent qualification and / or experience which is recognised by the Senate / institution
Candidates are required to submit a research proposal; and A Pass in an interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

5107 USD / year

≈ 5107 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4206 USD / year

≈ 4206 USD / year

Additional Details

MYR51,560 (Full Time) -Local
MYR51,560 (Part Time)-Local
MYR34,640 (Full Time - Prior Publication)-Local
USD18,187 (Full Time - Feb/Apr/Sep Intake); USD18,474 (Full Time - Jun/Oct Intake)
USD13,302 (Full Time - Prior Publication for Feb/Apr/Sep Intake);
USD13,589 (Full Time - Prior Publication for Jun/Oct Intake)

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English requirements

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