Master of Creative Design Management
SEGi University · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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Our Master of Creative Design Management is built for professionals who think beyond aesthetics and lead with purpose. This programme empowers designers, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders to curate powerful narratives, drive innovation, and steer brand experiences that resonate in a fast-moving, design-led world.
The curriculum blends design thinking, strategic communication, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation with practical leadership training. You will learn to manage multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and translate creative vision into real-world brand impact.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Design Research Methodology (Core) to build a research approach for creative leadership
- Design Management (Core) to learn how to plan, lead, and manage creative work and teams
- Design Thinking (Core) to apply creative problem-solving to real-world challenges
- Design Innovation (Core) to develop innovation thinking for design-led strategies
- Electives (Choose one): Creative Data (Elective) or Social Media Marketing (Elective)
- Final Design Project (Core) to deliver a complete design outcome aligned with management objectives
- Master Project Report (Core) to document research, decisions, and outcomes for design leadership
- Program focus on turning creative vision into real-world brand impact through structured project work
Curriculum
SEGi University Master of Creative Design Management programme structure is published by module/semester. Credit hours table was not found in the official sources accessed during this research run, so credit hours and semester totals are left blank rather than estimated.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3 | Design Research Methodology (Core) | ||
| Design Management (Core) | ||||
| Design Thinking (Core) | ||||
| Semester 2 | 2 | Design Innovation (Core) | ||
| Electives (Choose one): Creative Data (Elective) or Social Media Marketing (Elective) | ||||
| Semester 3 | 2 | Final Design Project (Core) | ||
| Master Project Report (Core) |
Career outcomes
- Helps you grow into roles like Creative Director, Design Manager, and Creative Project Manager by combining design thinking with practical management skills.
- Prepares you for brand-led opportunities such as Brand Strategist and Strategic Design Consultant, where you translate creative ideas into measurable business impact.
- Builds leadership capability for innovation-focused careers like Innovation Consultant and Product Development Manager using design innovation and stakeholder collaboration themes.
- Supports career moves into digital and experience roles such as UX Lead through elective options like Creative Data or Social Media Marketing, depending on your interests.
- Equips you to pursue design entrepreneurship with project-based learning that demonstrates your ability to lead multidisciplinary outcomes.
Employability rate
SEGi does not publish a Malaysia-specific employability rate for graduates of Master of Creative Design Management.
Based on typical demand for design and creative leadership roles in Malaysia’s design, branding, and product development sectors, international graduates commonly achieve a strong employment outcome with an estimated employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (Art & Design or related field) | International applicants must hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.67; OR a CGPA of 2.50–2.66 with three (3) years working experience in the field. |
| Alternative pathways for international applicants | Candidates without a related qualification but with relevant experience may be considered by the SEGi Senate. Applicants may also be considered with an APEL.A Certificate (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) and must pass an interview. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Direct match | SEGi states the entry requirement is a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design or a related field with an IELTS requirement for international students. |
Language requirements
International applicants for this Master program must provide evidence of English language proficiency as stated below.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application and student visa processing (international students) | MYR 3150 / one time | Students will have to make admission and international student Visa application fees of RM 3,150 (subject to change). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare proof of funding for tuition and living costs to support their study in Malaysia. SEGi also collects an upfront payment for international admission and student visa processing as part of the application process.
- Minimum payment of RM3,150 for application and student visa processing fee as stated in SEGi’s international student admission guidance
- Proof of the ability to fund tuition and study costs during the program (prepared as part of student visa processing support, as required by Malaysian immigration procedures)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review entry requirements for international applicants
Check that your recognised Bachelor’s degree (Art & Design or related field) meets the CGPA and, where applicable, working experience requirements. Confirm your English language evidence (IELTS 5.0 or equivalent) before you prepare documents. Also consider alternative routes such as APEL.A with interview where applicable.
Complete the international admission form and prepare documents
Obtain the application form from SEGi’s International Office or International Agent and complete it carefully. Attach certified true copies of your academic qualifications and include a full set of scanned passport copies. Provide English translations of documents submitted, as well as a complete medical report and your English competency test result.
Pay the minimum international application and visa processing amount
Submit the minimum payment stated by SEGi for application and student visa processing as part of international student admission. For new applicants applying from their country of origin, SEGi specifies this initial payment amount as part of the application process. Keep payment evidence for your records and follow the payment method described by SEGi.
Receive Letter of Offer and proceed to visa processing
After SEGi receives your application form, required fees, and supporting documents, they will email a copy of the Letter of Offer if you meet the programme entry requirements. SEGi will then submit documents to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and the Malaysian Immigration Department to begin visa application. This process is stated as approximately 6 to 8 weeks.