International Postgraduate Programme in Product Design

Product Design is concerned primarily with the relationship between Products, Systems and Users/Consumers. Therefore, the aims of a Product Designer are to develop innovative ideas while addressing requirements of Physical, Social, Industrial, and Ecological / Environmental factors in Product Design.
The program revolves around understanding elements such as Form, Ergonomics (human factors), Materials, while developing the necessery knowledge and skills in Technical Drawing and 3D Projections / Presentations and simulations, Systems Thinking and Value Engineering, Production Processes, and finally, Design Management and Marketing

DURATION: 4 semesters (3rd and 4th semester based on Projects for Portfolio project finalization and internship / placement program)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
1) The student is enabled and competent to enter the higher-level job market.
2) It enables further specialized level studies abroad.
3) The International Diploma provides:
a) International acceptance.
b) The option of higher studies abroad with preferential admission at select associated institutions.
c) Skill-set and Portfolio of professional standards.
d) Immediate employability

On completion of the program,the student is nationally and internationally qualified, and ready for either higher studies abroad or direct employment by elite companies and corporate groups via Campus Placement and NICC-arranged interviews.