M.Sc. in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship

Lead Interior Innovation. Design Future Spaces. Build Your Practice.

The M.Sc. in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship at ADI is an advanced postgraduate programme created for students and graduates who want deeper expertise in interior design, spatial research, sustainability, digital visualisation, smart interior systems, professional practice and design entrepreneurship.

It helps students move beyond foundation-level learning and develop the ability to research, conceptualise, design, document, present and manage complex interior environments.

Designed for learners who want advanced design thinking, research ability, portfolio strength and entrepreneurial readiness in interior design.

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Interior Design today is a multidisciplinary profession connecting human behaviour, spatial experience, materials, technology, sustainability, culture, business and innovation.

The M.Sc. develops advanced professionals who can respond to complex spatial challenges through creative thinking, research, technical understanding and entrepreneurial vision.

It integrates advanced design studios, research methodologies, sustainable and smart systems, immersive environments, professional practice, business strategy and capstone-based learning.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

At a glance

PROGRAMME: M.Sc. in Interior Design & Entrepreneurship
LEVEL: Postgraduate Degree
DURATION: Two Years
SEMESTERS: Four Semesters
ELIGIBILITY: Graduation in any discipline from any recognised Board/University
APPROACH: Advanced studio-based, research-informed, technology-led, entrepreneurship-focused
FOCUS AREAS: Advanced Interiors, Spatial Planning, Research, Sustainability, Smart Systems, BIM, Visualisation, Immersive Environments, Project Management, Entrepreneurship
AVAILABLE AT: ADI Mumbai – Kandivali, Thakur School of Architecture and Planning

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Built for future-ready creators

Want advanced postgraduate learning in interior design
Wish to build deeper research and design capability
Interested in complex spatial planning and future interior environments
Want to explore sustainable, smart and technology-driven systems
Wish to work with BIM, visualisation and immersive media
Want to build an interior design practice, consultancy or venture
Interested in research, dissertation, capstone projects and professional presentation
Want leadership roles in interior design, project management or entrepreneurship

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

A studio-first ADI experience

Not a regular postgraduate interiors course, designed around advanced design thinking, research, sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship.
Strong emphasis on research, immersive environments and smart interior systems.
Capstone, dissertation and live projects prepare students for leadership in practice and ventures.

CURRICULUM

What you will study

Advanced Interior Design Studios
Spatial Planning & Programming
Design Research Methods
Sustainable Interior Systems
Smart Interior Systems & Automation
BIM & Advanced Documentation
Interior Visualisation & Immersive Media
Professional Practice & Ethics
Interior Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy
Project Management
Capstone Interior Studio
Research Dissertation / Thesis
Industry Internship

LEARNING JOURNEY

Year by year, semester by semester

Year 1, Advanced Studios, Research & Technology

Build advanced design capability through studios, design research, sustainable and smart systems, BIM and visualisation.

Advanced Interior Studios
Design Research Methods
Sustainable & Smart Interior Systems
BIM & Advanced Documentation
Interior Visualisation & Immersive Media

Year 2, Practice, Capstone & Dissertation

Move into professional practice, business strategy, capstone studio, dissertation and industry internship.

Capstone Interior Studio
Interior Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy
Professional Practice & Ethics
Project Management
Research Dissertation / Thesis
Industry Internship

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Skills you walk away with

Lead advanced interior design projects across typologies
Apply research methods to spatial problems
Integrate sustainability and smart systems into interiors
Develop BIM-based documentation and coordination
Use immersive and digital media for design communication
Build business strategies for interior practice and ventures
Manage projects, teams and client engagements
Produce a research dissertation of professional standard
Build a portfolio that reflects leadership-level design thinking

CAREER PATHWAYS

Where this can take you

Senior Interior Designer
Design Lead
Interior Design Researcher
Sustainability Consultant
Smart Interiors Specialist
BIM Coordinator
Visualisation Lead
Project Manager
Interior Design Consultant
Interior Studio Founder
Design Educator
Interior Entrepreneur

AVAILABLE CAMPUSES

Choose your campus

Available at ADI Mumbai – Kandivali, Thakur School of Architecture and Planning.

MUMBAI

Kandivali Campus

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ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY

Graduation in any discipline or equivalent qualification from any recognised Board/University. Admission may include academic credentials, aptitude test and personal interview.

Lead the future of interior design with ADI

Design future spaces. Build your practice.

Research, innovate and lead with design.

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