M.F.A. in Service Design

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Programs

1. Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. A minimum academic requirement of a 60% or above in the previous academic program is expected. 

2. English Language Proficiency: 

   • IELTS (International English Language Testing System): A minimum overall score of 6.5 is required, with no individual band score falling below 6.5.

   • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet-Based Test): A minimum overall score of 85 with no band less than 20 is expected.

   • PTE (Pearson Test of English): A minimum score of 58 is required with no band less than 53.

3. Portfolio : Applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing their previous creative work and experience.

SCAD is committed to supporting international students in achieving their educational and creative aspirations. The university offers a range of scholarships specifically designed to help international students pursue their studies.

1. International Student Scholarships: SCAD offers various merit-based scholarships for international undergraduate and graduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, artistic talent, and the potential for creative excellence.

2. Distinguished Scholar Award: This prestigious award is given to exceptional undergraduate students, including international students, who demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic accomplishments. It provides substantial financial support.

3. Graduate Fellowships: SCAD offers graduate fellowships to international students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees. These fellowships cover tuition and other educational expenses and are awarded based on academic achievement and creative potential.

4. International Honors Scholarships: These scholarships recognize and reward the achievements of international undergraduate students. They can significantly offset the cost of tuition.

5. Regional Scholarships: SCAD offers scholarships for students from specific regions or countries. These awards aim to increase cultural diversity and foster a global community at SCAD.

6. Online Student Scholarships: International students who choose to pursue their education through SCAD's online programs can also access a range of scholarships designed to support their virtual learning journey.

7. Need-Based Scholarships: SCAD provides need-based scholarships for international students who may require financial assistance to pursue their creative education.

8. Talent-Based Scholarships: In addition to academic excellence, SCAD recognizes and rewards talent in various artistic fields, such as visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing.

9. SCAD Challenge Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who participate and excel in the SCAD Challenge, a competition that showcases creative talent.

10. International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarships: SCAD offers scholarships to students who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

11. Artistic Achievement Scholarships: These awards are designed to recognize exceptional accomplishments in various artistic disciplines and creative fields.

SCAD's commitment to supporting international students through scholarships underscores its dedication to promoting diversity, talent, and artistic excellence. These scholarship opportunities enable international students to access a world-class art and design education and contribute to a vibrant global creative community.

The Savannah College of Art and Design - Atlanta (SCAD Atlanta) offers a groundbreaking Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program in Service Design, designed to equip students with the expertise to transform and enhance service experiences across various industries.  

1. Service Designer: Graduates are well-prepared for roles as service designers, responsible for analyzing, conceptualizing, and designing innovative service experiences for businesses, organizations, and government agencies.

2. User Experience (UX) Designer: The skills acquired in service design are transferrable to the field of UX design, where graduates can focus on improving the user experience of websites, apps, and digital interfaces.

3. Design Strategist: Design strategists work at the intersection of business and design, developing strategies that use design thinking to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

4. Design Researcher: Graduates can work as design researchers, conducting qualitative and quantitative research to better understand user needs and behaviors, informing design decisions and strategy.

5. Customer Experience (CX) Manager: CX managers are responsible for ensuring that customers have positive experiences with a brand or organization. Graduates can play a crucial role in this area by designing and improving customer journeys.

6. Innovation Consultant: Many businesses seek innovation consultants to help them identify opportunities for growth and design new services or products. Graduates with expertise in service design are well-suited for this role.

7. Interaction Designer: Interaction designers focus on creating engaging and seamless interactions between users and digital interfaces. Graduates can design interactive experiences for websites, apps, and more.

8. Design Thinking Facilitator: With their understanding of design thinking, graduates can become facilitators, guiding organizations and teams through the design thinking process to foster creativity and problem-solving.

9. Product Manager: Some graduates may choose to become product managers, overseeing the development and improvement of products and services throughout their lifecycle.

10. Strategic Planner: Strategic planners work with businesses to develop long-term plans and goals. Graduates with M.F.A. in Service Design can help companies incorporate user-centered design into their strategic planning.

11. Innovation Director: In this role, graduates can lead innovation initiatives within organizations, driving the development of new services, products, and customer experiences.

12. Experience Architect: Experience architects are responsible for creating holistic and engaging user experiences across various touchpoints. Graduates can excel in this role by applying their service design knowledge.

13. Healthcare Service Designer: The healthcare industry increasingly values service design to improve patient experiences. Graduates can focus on designing healthcare services that enhance the quality of care.

14. Sustainability Consultant: Graduates can work as sustainability consultants, helping organizations develop environmentally responsible and sustainable service solutions.

15. Educator and Trainer: For those passionate about education, becoming educators at universities or organizations can be a fulfilling path, passing on their knowledge and skills in service design to the next generation of designers.

16. Social Impact Designer: Graduates can apply service design principles to create positive social impact by addressing community and societal challenges through innovative services.

17. Freelance Service Designer: Entrepreneurial-minded graduates can opt for freelance careers, offering their service design expertise to a variety of clients and projects.