Design Engineering
(Master Degree Program)
course overview
Today’s young practitioners work in an environment where design is crucial to competitive business and the demand for high-quality design in society is growing, along with the increasing role of latest technologies in every industry and aspect of life.
The interdisciplinary study programme “Design Engineering” for obtaining a professional master’s degree in design engineering is based on scientific discovery, the latest technologies and materials creative application in design project solutions to meet user needs, taking into account functional, aesthetic, environmental safety, sustainability and production requirements.
The aim of the professional master’s study programme is to provide and develop students’ professional, managerial, creative and research competencies in the field of design or textile and clothing design and production.
The study program pays great attention to project-oriented studies and the acquisition and use of computer-aided design skills for the interpretation of commercial and technical information, transformation into technological solutions and business networks.
Why take this course?
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What will you experience
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Degree awarded
Professional Master degree in Design Engineering
Academic volume
80 CP / 120 ECTS
Duration
2 years
Intake
Autumn
Study language
English
Study Mode
Full-Time
degree Delivery
Face-to-Face
Career options
Master’s level specialists in clothing and textile production technologies ensure the company’s order fulfilment process and employee management; the development, implementation and management of effective new technologies, methodologies and systems, as well as the advancement and awareness-raising of professional ethics and corporate social responsibility.
Master’s level specialists in the field of design lead the development of a product, spatial environment, communication and/or service design projects; analyze user needs, problems, habits, etc.; develop a methodological framework for testing, check the conformity of products and materials with regulations, prepare technical projects, perform author’s supervision, present and direct the product and/or service in the market.
Job Role examples include
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
- Marketing Executive
- Business Advisor
- Supply Chain Manager
- Social Media Specialist
- Strategic Management
- Financial Analyst
Study progression
It is possible to continue education to obtain a Doctoral degree.
Language Requirements
IELTS
Minimum overall grade of 5.5
TOFEL iBT
Minimum 72
TOFEL paper-based
Minimum 532
TOEIC
Minimum 780
Cambridge exam
FCE
Pearson PTE
Minimum 59
Duolingo
Minimum 95
* https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
**TOFEL institutional code for Riga Technical University is 8498
Entry Requirements
1. Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate and Transcript with good results, particularly in mathematics and/or physics. Education documents must be accompanied by English translations of all certificates and transcripts along with approval of the documents authenticity;
2. If English is not your native language, all international students are required to provide a proof of English language knowledge. Preferably you should submit one of the following certificates with a minimum scores of:
If none of the above applies, but your studies at secondary school were in English Language, provide a confirmation letter from your school, unless it states on your secondary school certificate that medium of instructions were in English Language. In case of any doubts, RTU reserves the rights to ask for an official language certificate as listed above.
3. Students applying for master programmes will be asked to record a video interview.
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