Aims
The Masters Program is a step towards exploring and understanding the contemporary interior design environment of UAE, Middle East as a region and   through research, theory, design education and practice. The program offers a creative buffer where candidates develop and contribute to the varied design possibilities and approaches of interior design. The core of the program is design research and practice. The program shall also introduce the student to the principles of academic – industry interface.

Program Offered
The MA ID program consists of 10 courses and industry attachment program encompassing 64 credits. These courses have been designed for students having a prior background in design studies and related areas such as engineering and technology. The program educates students to become professionals in practice, to engage in research, and to develop a specialization in the design of the built environment. In addition to coursework, the main requirement for the MA ID degree is a written thesis with a research component. A specialized design project may comprise a portion of the written thesis.   

Program Objectives

• To provide students with the skills and tools for solving a design problem in order to achieve creative excellence in the design of interior space
• To provide students with the skills needed to propose and conduct research that adds to the body of knowledge in the profession through the examination and consolidation of previous research findings
• To offer a masters degree for Interior Design professionals seeking advanced study in areas of specialization in varied Interior Design Typologies through design research
• To offer MA ID graduates the opportunity to pursue entry level teaching positions within the B A & Certificate Interior Design programs
• To provide MA ID students with the opportunity to disseminate knowledge through publications, conferences, teaching, and collaboration with various professionals in related fields

Suitability
This program is suitable for working professionals in the design industry, administrators, consultants, and fresh graduates seeking better career opportunities who require professional experience and expertise to carry out their duties effectively in the building design & construction industry.