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What will you learn?
Hyper Island’s unique MA curriculum explores a wide range of business, technical and creative topics.
Each module is built around a set of participative experiences and projects.
You will be exploring cutting edge ideas and solving real-world problems.
We will be there to facilitate your exploration and draw out the powerful lessons, trends, questions and ethical dilemmas.
Immerse in diverse knowledge, collaborate with different people and embrace a holistic problem-solving mindset
Prepare for transdisciplinary thinking and self-led learning
We prioritise the application of learning. Our experiential learning methodology is created to be unpredictable and surprising.
How will you learn?
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The unknown will be your playground for adventure and growth.
Our unique curriculum
Your learning takes place over a range of interactive talks, live client briefs, hands-on workshops, team challenges and reflection.
Our modules from Radical Perspectives to Human or Customers? will equip you with current and bleeding-edge digital vocabulary, skills, lenses and tools. This will equip you and help you navigate the emerging challenges of business complexity.
You’re required to complete all core modules, 3 elective modules and the Industry Research Project, IRP to be awarded the Master of Arts.
Each module includes 4 full days on campus followed by 4 weeks to complete an individual research assignment.
CORE MODULES
HUMANS OR CUSTOMERS?
CORE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Applying Design Thinking to understand human/ customer needs & unintended consequences at a systems level.
"The classes at Hyper Island opened my eyes to possibilities beyond what books can teach you - brought new insights into real human needs, allowing me to understand complex issues from all perspectives imaginable."
Swee Lyn, Crew 9
INTELLIGENT MACHINES
CORE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Adopt a maker mindset and transform your business and create value using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
"I loved learning and trying out all the new tech and tools in a supportive and open-minded environment! This module opened up exciting possibilities for how emerging technologies can be used both now and in the future in creative ways.”
Wen, Crew 9
LEADING TEAMS
CORE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Understand what it means to collaborate and lead teams in the digital age. Explore the project lifecycle and consider projects from a holistic perspective.
“I learnt how to build and lead teams and projects in a volatile, technologically advanced and dynamic competitive environment. It was fascinating to experiment and design processes and tools that embrace ambiguity and build alignment in virtual teams."
Li Hong, Crew 9
INDUSTRY RESEARCH PROJECT (IRP)
CORE MODULE | 6 MONTHS
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Deepen your critical thinking and research skills in a professional work context, whilst further developing your theoretical knowledge, skills and employability in line with your chosen career path.
"I’ve learnt to manage my time effectively and learn new concepts and technologies quickly. I’m grateful for the time and support from my peers and the HI faculty to help me on my research journey! The module proves to be challenging yet rewarding as everyone learns from one another's mistakes along with successes! "
E. Han, Crew 7
ELECTIVE MODULES (PICK 3)
RADICAL PERSPECTIVES
ELECTIVE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Cultivating transdisciplinary thinking and learning how to learn rapidly across disciplinary lines. Examine key drivers of change to understand management challenges. Apply what you learn to real problems and opportunities in your own domain.
“The vast applications of both Fintech and blockchain in this module were immense and eye-opening with very well-structured content. It was a great exploration of how underlying technologies can affect management and growth.”
Amritha, Crew 9
FUTURE SCENARIOS
ELECTIVE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Sense opportunities, see the big picture and understand the thinking and technologies that are shaping industries and societies – today and tomorrow.
“Using science-fiction as a legit discipline for thinking about the future! The module is filled with new concepts and ideas that allowed me to view the world like a futurist instead of just relying on past successes or traditional methods of problem-solving"
Jeanne, Crew 9
AGILE MAKING AND PROTOTYPING
ELECTIVE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Bring ideas to life in teams faster than ever before. Explore the foundations of agile development and ensure that these are tested quickly with customers for feedback and can be iterated upon rapidly.
"I have learnt that Agile is not a skill but a Way of Working. It's a mindset that can be applied to anything instead of just technical work. The mindset change has opened up possibilities!"
Emily S.
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION & INNOVATION
ELECTIVE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Learn from real case studies and prototype your own change experiments. Get the skills you’ll need to lead organizational transformation.
“Culture, change management and people are the most undervalued topics in transformation as they belong to the intangible. We've explored effective ways of communicating with teams during times of transition or uncertainty, and methods for testing new ideas without risking too many financial resources or the team's morale.”
Gita, Crew 9
SHORT SPECIALIZATION PROJECT
ELECTIVE MODULE | 6 WEEKS
+ 4 DAYS ON CAMPUS
Become the owner of your module learning. With the guidance of the Hyper Island staff, you can dive deeper into a topic of your choice – or start something up.
“I stepped into the shoes of a facilitator and curated my own learning journey experience. Not only did they equip me with valuable industry-standard tools but also showed me how important self-learning is when it comes to cultivating expertise within any field."
Khalil, Crew 9