AdminTaylor’s University has launched the Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Digital Construction Management programmes.
The programmes, which are the first of their kind in Malaysia, aim to produce future-ready graduates to meet the demand for digital talent.
Professor Dr David Asirvatham, Executive Dean of Taylor’s University Faculty of Innovation & Technology, stated that the innovative programmes are complemented by Southeast Asia’s world-class future of extended reality (XR) learning centre, Taylor’s Virtual Online Future Technology & Extended Reality (VORTEX XR Lab).
“The blistering pace of the digital economy will open up more job opportunities for such graduates to close the gap between talent supply and demand,” explained Professor Dr David.
Taylor’s University’s new programmes will welcome their first group of students in March 2023.
The Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design
The Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design has two specialisations which are Smart Homes Design and Smart Environment Design. It has three learning track options to choose from: traditional internship, work-based learning experience, or the technopreneurship mode.
The work-based learning experience will provide opportunities to learn with industry partners such as FrameMotion Studio Sdn Bhd, Virtual X Malaysia, Ministry XR, HONOR, and IMT Smart Home. While in the technopreneurship mode, students can start a business with mentorship from Taylor’s University’s entrepreneur start-up incubator, BizPod.
The Smart Homes Design specialisation trains designers to create personalised smart living spaces that can operate automatically and cater to individual needs and lifestyles. While the Smart Environment Design specialisation creates experiences that use spatial technologies to change the way we interact with products and consume information.
According to Din Tan Chin Seng, Programme Director of the Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design, brands and businesses today are eager to take advantage of spatial-based technologies to engage their customers with interactive spatial experiences.
“Hence, there is a growing demand for spatial designers who are able to design with interaction and space in mind,” said Din.
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Digital Construction Management
As for the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Digital Construction Management, the programme aligns with the competency standard and educational framework by the Construction Industry Development Board and Chartered Institute of Building. The degree aims to prepare graduates in addressing the challenges of sustainability and digital transformation in the construction industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Digital Construction Management degree aims to prepare graduates to address the challenges of sustainability and digital transformation in the construction industry.
The programme adheres to the Chartered Institute of Building and Construction Industry Development Board’s competency standard and educational framework.
Students will be able to choose between traditional internships or a year-long work-based learning experience with industry partners such as Eco World Development Group Berhad and Green Quarter Sdn Bhd to prepare graduates for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry.
The two specialisations available are Smart Construction and Green Construction. Smart Construction introduces technologies that can enhance construction management practises using the Internet of Things, Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM), and extended reality in construction. While Green Construction promotes energy conservation, waste reduction, and recycling emphasising sustainability approaches.
According to Dr. Sujatavani Gunasagaran, Programme Director of the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Digital Construction Management, the programme incorporates digital technology such as laser scanning, drones, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and 3D printing in addition to assisting students in embracing IR 4.0. In addition, an Industry Advisory Panel collaborates with us to ensure that graduates maintain industrial relevance.
Jimmy Tan
