Master of Science Management
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Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Top-up)
Singapore
INTAKE: July
Program Overview
SIM GE offers the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Top-up) in collaboration with RMIT University, Australia. This program is designed for students who have completed a relevant diploma or foundation studies and wish to advance to a full honours degree in communication design. The program equips students with creative, conceptual, and technical skills to produce impactful visual communication across digital, print, and interactive media. Graduates are prepared to develop design solutions that communicate messages effectively, engage audiences, and meet professional industry standards in branding, advertising, digital media, and multimedia design.
Curriculum: The curriculum combines core design principles with specialized modules in visual communication. Key subjects include design thinking, typography, branding, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, motion graphics, interactive media, digital illustration, and portfolio development. Students engage in project-based learning, workshops, and real-world design challenges that develop both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving abilities. Collaborative projects, design studios, and critiques enhance students’ capacity to produce professional-standard design work.
Research Focus: The program encourages students to explore research in communication design trends, visual storytelling, digital user behavior, branding effectiveness, and design innovation. Through projects, case studies, and design audits, students develop analytical, critical thinking, and research skills, enabling them to create design solutions that are evidence-based, culturally relevant, and strategically effective.
Industry Engagement: SIM GE emphasizes industry connection through internships, live design projects, workshops with professional designers, and guest lectures from creative industry leaders. These engagements provide practical experience, exposure to current industry practices, and opportunities to build professional networks, ensuring graduates are workplace-ready and competitive in the design industry.
Global Perspective: The program integrates a global outlook by examining international design trends, cross-cultural visual communication, global branding strategies, and emerging digital media technologies. Students gain an understanding of how design practices vary across cultural and professional contexts, preparing them to work in multinational creative agencies, global marketing firms, digital media companies, or as independent design professionals with a competitive edge in the international design landscape.
Location
Singapore
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
SGD 26683
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
Application Fee: SGD 545
Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.
English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL: Overall score of 79 or higher.
- PTE: Overall score of 55 or higher.
SIM Global Education (SIM GE) in Singapore offers a variety of scholarships to support international students in achieving their academic and professional goals. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, leadership potential, and community involvement while making quality education more accessible to students from around the world.
Merit-Based Scholarships: SIM GE provides merit-based scholarships to outstanding international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and strong leadership qualities. These scholarships may cover partial or full tuition fees, depending on the level of achievement and the program applied for. Merit-based awards are highly competitive and are intended to reward dedication, discipline, and excellence in academics.
Need-Based Scholarships: To assist students who require financial support, SIM Global Education offers need-based scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on the student’s financial situation, ensuring that talented individuals have access to world-class education regardless of economic background. Applicants are typically required to provide documentation of financial need along with academic records.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Top-up) program at SIM Global Education, awarded by RMIT University, Australia, are equipped with creative, technical, and strategic skills to pursue a wide range of careers in the design, media, and communication industries.
Communication Designer : Creating visual content for print, digital, and interactive media that communicates brand messages and engages target audiences.
Brand and Visual Identity Designer : Developing and managing brand identity, including logos, typography, color palettes, and brand guidelines for organizations.
User Experience (UX) / User Interface (UI) Designer : Designing and optimizing digital interfaces, websites, and apps to ensure intuitive navigation, user engagement, and aesthetic appeal.
Motion Graphics Designer / Animator : Producing animated graphics and multimedia content for advertising campaigns, digital media, presentations, and social media platforms.
Digital Media Designer : Creating interactive content for online campaigns, social media, websites, and mobile applications, integrating visual storytelling with digital marketing objectives.
Art Director / Creative Lead : Leading design projects, supervising creative teams, and ensuring cohesive visual strategies across multiple media platforms.
Advertising Designer / Campaign Designer : Developing visual campaigns for advertising, promotions, and marketing initiatives, including both online and offline media.
Visual Communication Researcher : Analyzing audience behavior, visual trends, and the effectiveness of communication design strategies to inform creative decisions.
Freelance / Independent Designer : Offering design services to multiple clients, managing projects, and building a professional portfolio across diverse creative domains.
Interactive Media Specialist : Creating immersive experiences through interactive installations, virtual reality, augmented reality, and other emerging digital technologies.
