Doctor of Design

Established in 2016-17, the professional Doctor of Design (DDes) program is an advanced degree program for established design practitioners, which complements the existing PhD in Design. This is the only DDes program in the country that offers blended learning (online on campus) in design research aimed at applications in practice. This unique program offers DDes students the flexibility to continue working while completing program requirements.
The goal of the Doctor of Design to create new knowledge and promote its application in the professional design community and society at large.

A short Statement of Purpose for graduate study will convince the reader that the applicant is motivated and prepared.
Not to exceed 400 words or 1-2 pages overall.
The capacity to articulate a clear topic with specific research questions for a clear and compelling design investigation.
Not to exceed 750 words or 2-3 pages overall.
A demonstrated mastery over their respective practices through the submission of a digital portfolio. The portfolio should highlight relevant professional experience and/or current accomplishments in a design firm or studio, public or private museum, or governmental agency involved in design/planning. Applicants must hold a Master's degree and at least one degree from an accredited design, fine arts, or equivalent program. Applicants submit transcripts of previous academic work with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (undergraduate and graduate studies) along with standardized graduate test scores such as the GRE*, and international students further provide TOEFL or IELTS scores. Undergrad and graduate degree transcripts (min 3.0 GPA)
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of Purpose
Description of the proposed topic with research questions.
Digital portfolio of creative work and/or professional practice activities.
Three (3) letters of recommendation
At least one from the applicant's current employer.
Advanced enrollment deposit
IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).