• M.Voc Design Entrepreneurship

    2 Years Masters

M.Voc Interior Design

Excel your career in the interior industry with a Design Entrepreneurial specialisation programme that incorporates research, market intelligence, and practical application, offering a unique approach to understanding the principles of design alongside business strategies. With a focus on design thinking and experiential learning, the Master’s Degree in Interior Design promotes the entire process, from concept ideation to execution.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

The Masters in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship at ARCH College of Design & Business is a futuristic programme that blends creative innovation with business acumen. The curriculum of this advanced-level course focuses on entrepreneurial expertise, encouraging active engagement in design-focused ventures while fostering a comprehensive understanding of materials and their applications.

Through extensive industry interactions, internships, and design projects, participants acquire the expertise to excel as creative entrepreneurs, prepared to lead and innovate in the dynamic field of design.

Additionally, the programme provides global exposure through the Erasmus+ project, fostering cross-cultural learning focusing on Impact Focused Entrepreneurship.

Duration

2 years

Affiliated

Vishwakarma Skills University (VSU)

Eligibility

Graduation with minimum 50

Selection Criteria

All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED)

SYLLABUS

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ART & DESIGN
    • Sketching
    • Art Appreciation
    • Design Thinking
    • Design Thinking Tools
    • Design Process
  • MATERIALS, TOOLS, & TECHNIQUES - I
    • Material Study & Construction Process
    • Digital Tools (AutoCAD)
    • Services
    • Visualisation & Illustrations 
  • DESIGN THINKING PROCESS AND METHODS
    • Design Spectrum
    • Ideation and Concept Development 
    • Envision and Creation 
    • Exposure to the Design process and finished product
  • PROFESSIONAL ECOSYSTEM
    • Key Sectors of industry
    • Evolution of the Design Industry
    • Design Market & Economic Outlook
    • Design Industry Analysis & Employment Opportunities
    • Trends & Design Implications
    • Design Ecosystem
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - I
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
    • Techniques of Idea Generation and Business Analysis
    • Identifying Customers for Business
    • Market Research
    • Basic Financial Modelling
  • DESIGN RESEARCH & TREND ANALYSIS 
    • Material Trends
    • Forecasting Methods
    • Trend Analysis
  • MATERIALS, TOOLS, & TECHNIQUES - II
    • Material Study & Construction Process
    • Hardware Study
    • Processed and Synthetic: Metal/Glass/Fiber
    • Material Inventions and Innovation
  • DESIGN PROJECT - I
    • Introduction to Industry Project 
    • Conceptualisation
    • Design Process
    • Professional Practice in Design Industry
    • Budget Control
    • Documentation & Presentation
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - II
    • Building a Business Model using Lean Model Canvas
    • Fundamentals of Team Building 
    • Branding Strategy and Social Media Basics
    • Product Development via MVP Technique
    • Go-To-Market Strategy
  • INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP
  • MERCHANDISING AND MARKETING
    • Introduction to Branding 
    • Understanding the process involved
    • Case study
    • Visual Merchandising Concepts
    • Introduction to different types of retail spaces.
  • STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY
    • The Role of the Stylist
    • Photography
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    • Understanding the Organisational Structure
    • Human resource management
    • International Busines
    • Production & Operations
    • Governance 
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INDUSTRY BASED)
    • Project Management
    • Project Stakeholders
    • Project Manager Attributes
    • Project Management Processes & Techniques
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP - III
    • Fundraising Fundamentals
    • Building a Pitch Deck 
    • Advanced Financial Modelling for Start-ups
    • Analysing Competitio
    • Introduction to Project Management 
  • FINAL PROJECT (INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP BASED)
    • Develop skills in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication
    • Select, plan, implement, and evaluate a project and present the outcomes
    • Professional Practices

Career Opportunities

  • Residential Interior Designer
  • Hospitality/Corporate Interior Designer
  • Sustainable Interior Designer
  • Smart Home Interior Designer
  • Event & Exhibition Designer
  • Set or Stage Designer
  • Furniture & Handicrafts Collaborator

Frequently Asked Questions

2 years, Full Time Programme

A graduate degree with at least 50% marks.

  1. Entertainment Industry
  2. Hospitality 
  3. Residential/Commercial Design Industry
  4. Educational Institutions
  5. Furniture Design and Manufacturing

ARCH collaborates with industries to provide students with real-world project briefs, enhancing their hands-on learning experience and helping them understand client and industry needs.

Industry visits, along with master classes, workshops, and juries at the ARCH campus, emphasise industry interaction and provide collaboration opportunities for students.

Yes, students have opportunities to pursue internships after the first year of the course.

ARCH Design Business Incubator, hubIN, supports students in launching their design startups by providing essential guidance, project management assistance, funding, and mentorship to help them embark on an entrepreneurial career.

Erasmus+ is a European Union program that supports education by offering a globally integrated curriculum. Under this program, ARCH College provides a two-year study opportunity with global partners, enabling student engagement across four countries, six ECTS courses, and collaboration with eight higher education institutions. It promotes cross-cultural learning and focuses on Impact-Focused Entrepreneurship.

Placements

Video

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Biophilic Interiors For The Modern World

with the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID)

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Visual Merchandising

Visual Merchandising

3-day Workshop with: Anuraag Singhal

Author of "Visual Merchandising in India" and Former Creative Lead at Madhura Fashions