Master of Design (Strategic Design)

Graduates of the Master of Design (Strategic Design) qualify for membership at the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), the professional body for Australian designers. Members have exclusive access to a range of services, products and discounts to advance their careers.

QUT has strong partnerships with local and international organisations including Adobe, BMW Group, and Brisbane City Council. Notably, the BMW Group + QUT Design Academy is the School of Design's R&D hub in future mobility, led by QUT Design Lab Chief Investigator Associate Professor Rafael Gomez, focusing on student internships, applied research, and special projects in future mobility and automotive technologies.

The design courses are embedded with real-world briefs direct from industry, and research addresses challenges at the intersection of design, technology, creativity, place, and health. Students regularly work with organisations across sectors including social services, health, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure, forming valuable connections with local and international organisations.

Yes, QUT offers a double degree option — the Bachelor of Business/Master of Design (Strategic Design) — which combines strategic design expertise with business thinking to prepare you to lead innovation across industries.

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