The Master’s in Design at Chiba University is a two-year, research-oriented graduate program offered through its Graduate School of Engineering that focuses on advancing interdisciplinary design knowledge by integrating technology, culture, and human-centered innovation. The program aims to develop highly skilled designers and researchers capable of identifying and solving complex real-world problems through creative design processes, critical analysis, and scientific methodologies. Students gain advanced expertise in areas such as product design, communication design, UX and service design, environmental design, human informatics, ergonomics, sustainable and social design, design management, and system planning, while strengthening practical competencies in research, prototyping, presentation, teamwork, and project development. Through studio work, collaborative projects, and thesis-based research, the curriculum equips graduates with the technical, analytical, and conceptual skills needed to create innovative products, services, and systems that respond to contemporary societal, industrial, and environmental challenges from a global perspective.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
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