Introduction

The BTech. Interior Design Technology programme has been developed to provide students with the solid design and scientific foundation needed to start work toward becoming a professional interior designer and prepares students for entry-level positions in residential and commercial interior design as well as other equivalent positions related to interior design.  

 Aim

The program provides students with the analytical, technical, and design skills necessary for the diverse fields concerned with the design of interior spaces.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to: 

1. Equip students with the theoretical and conceptual skills needed to undertake professional tasks in the interior design industry. 
2. Provide students with critical and analytical skills including spatial planning and setting up required by the interior design and the built environment industry.  
3. Equip graduates with scientific and design abilities, and rudiments needed to create attractive designs and layouts for various projects to meet clients’ expectations amidst effective customer relations and communication to address needs for mutual benefits. 
4. Provide graduates with the needed knowledge to prepare costs of interior projects towards providing appropriate quotations to clients and manage projects efficiently and effectively. 
5. Train students to conduct research in new scientific trends in the profession and prepare them for professional and academic progression in Interior Design and related programmes. 

6. Train graduates with ability to handle and apply resources (human and material) in the best scientific and judicious manner to guarantee profitability without compromising quality and health requirements. 

    

Intended/Expected Outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates are expected to:

1. Undertake interior design projects in the interior space in the built environment industry.
2. Perform professional tasks such as planning the interior space in the built environment industry.
3. Conduct research in existing and new trends in the interior design industry.
4. Understand three dimensional design with emphasis placed on developing skills necessary visualization, representation, and creation of three dimensional forms.

5. Demonstrate professional and academic competence (achieve the minimum grade point and successfully graduate) to pursue further studies in interior design-related programmes.

    

Employment Opportunities

The graduates of the programme can be employed in a wide range of sectors. These include 
but are not limited to:

• Production manager/Supervisor in interior design companies,
• Pharmaceutical companies (as Estate Managers and Project Managers)
• Financial Institutions (as Estate Managers and Projects Managers)
• Educational institutions (as Teachers and Instructors)
• Cost estimator in interior design works
• Entrepreneurs (self-employed as contractors, interior designers, interior fabrics manufacturers and consultants)
• District/Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies (as Built Environment Inspectors, Works Procurement Officers and Estate Managers)
• Specialist in interior design works (as residential, hospitality, retail, office, healthcare, multi-story/multi-purpose design)