This subject provides the students with the fundamental knowledge needed in the project management of interior design projects. Students will be introduced to the relevant work processes required in the various phases in the practice of interior design. 

They will be given the means to clearly understand proper procedures prevalent in the office or site environment. The subject will include exposing them to the different roles and responsibilities of various stakeholder within the project team. The students will be further equipped with knowledge and skills to contribute towards efficient and successful design and project management.

This subject provides the students with the fundamental knowledge of business of interior design entrepreneurs needed in the setting up of an interior design practice. The students will be introduced to the relevant office management strategies in the practice of interior design.

They will be made aware of prevalent contractual agreements and contractual obligations, which will be part and parcel of their responsibilities in the course of running an interior design practice. Students will be further equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute towards efficient and successful office management.

This subject provides the students with the fundamental knowledge needed for the branding, marketing and communication of an interior design practice. The students will be introduced to various strategies for the promotion of an interior design practice.

They will be exposed to communication strategies that can help establish and brand the company’s corporate identity. The students will be further equipped with knowledge to successfully communicate design concepts and market design concepts, by leveraging on the interior design practice’s design mantra.

This subject provides students with the fundamental knowledge needed in the developing of appropriate service environments that can be provided by an interior design practice. The students will be introduced to various strategies in service design, by means of understanding user psychology.

They will be exposed to service design methodologies in the context of interior design. The students will be further equipped with knowledge and skills to understand how a service design orientated mind set can benefit the business of an interior design practice.

This subject provides students with the fundamental knowledge needed in the ethical and strategic business management of an interior design practice. The students will be introduced to strategies in the management of the various components in an interior design business.

They will be made aware of the importance of business management in areas with regards to ethics, finance, people and leadership. To further inspire students in areas pertaining to the business of interior design management, they will be exposed to industry best practices by means of engagement with interior design industry practitioners.

It is preferred that students complete the subject in “Interior Design Entrepreneurship” before attempting this subject.

This subject provides the students with the fundamental knowledge needed for the understanding of interior design business trends and innovation to transform the dynamics of design business. The students will be introduced to current trending business models and industry transformations within the context of the interior design industry.

They will be made aware of the interior design industry transformations in Singapore. Students will also be exposed laterally to adjacent design industry trends, so as to gain insights into possible pivotal opportunities to enhance value creation by an interior design business.