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Human-centred Domain Intelligence (HDI) Second Major

The Human-centred Domain Intelligence (HDI) Second Major develops trilingual design innovators with a structured foundation in artificial intelligence and human-centred design who can apply domain expertise, human insight, and ethical judgment to solve complex problems across diverse industries.
Overview
Curriculum

Curriculum

 

The HDI second major programme employs a structured academic matrix designed to integrate Human-Centred Design, Artificial Intelligence frameworks, and specialised domain courses into your primary degree pathway. Below, you will find the course configurations, studio prerequisites, and credit arrangements required for completion. Depending on your primary major, the curriculum mandates a specific execution of DAI studios, core AI courses, and domain-mapped HASS (Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences) electives.

 

Please select your current major from the pathways below to review your specific compliance pathway and the approved catalogue of cross-listed electives.
Eligibility and core requirements
CSD, EPD, and ESD (Engineering domain)

Eligibility: Open to all students enrolled in Computer Science and Design (CSD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), and Engineering Systems and Design (ESD).

 

Core requirements:

  • 2 DAI studios OR 1 DAI studio + 1 DAI course.
  • 2 AI courses (from your own major) + 1 AI course (can come from another major).
  • 3 HASS Human-Centred Design (HCD) courses.

 

Course planning: Fulfill the requirements by integrating the DAI studios and HCD courses into your available elective slots across your terms.

ASD (Architecture domain)

Eligibility: Open to all students enrolled in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD).

  • Core requirements:
  • 2 DAI studios OR 1 DAI studio + 1 DAI course.
  • 2 AI courses (from your own major) + 1 AI course (can come from another major).
  • 3 HASS Human-Centred Design (HCD) courses.

 

Course planning example (Proposed Term 7 & 8):

  • Term 7: Spatial Design Studio (12 cr), Capstone (12 cr), HASS e.g., AI Ethics (12 cr), HASS e.g., HCD (12 cr) — Total: 48 Credits.
  • Term 8: ASD AI Option Studio Section (18 cr), Capstone (12 cr), ASD (AI) Elective (9 cr), ASD (AI) Elective (9 cr) — Total: 48 Credits.
  • Cross-listed as a DAI studio for Term 8: 20.112 Sustainable Design Option Studio 2 (i.e., ASD AI OS SECTION).
  • Cross-listed as HASS courses: 20.221 Traditions: World History Connections to Vernacular
    Architecture; 20.222 Modernism: Technology and Society in Architecture.
DAI (Domain specialisation)

Eligibility: Open to all students enrolled in Design and Artificial Intelligence (DAI).

 

Core requirements:

  • 2 courses on chosen Domain (e.g., Manufacturing or Healthcare).
  • 2 AI courses (from your own major) + 1 AI course on chosen Domain.
  • 1 HASS course on chosen Domain + 2 HASS HCD courses.

 

Course planning: Allocate your domain-specific electives and HASS courses according to the domain track you intend to declare.

List of related courses

(Note: The related courses for the HDI Second Major listed below are subject to changes over time.)

 

 

 

AI related courses

 

 
Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT)

 

 

 

Domain related courses

 

 

 

 

 

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) courses

 

 
Declaration information

Detailed instructions and deadlines for declaring the Human-centred Domain Intelligence (HDI) Second Major will be disseminated to all eligible students by the Office of Student Administration prior to the declaration window. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisors before finalizing their study plans to ensure all requirements can be met.
Contact details

For curriculum-specific inquiries or assistance with course planning regarding the HDI Second Major, please contact: Edwin Koh at edwin_koh@sutd.edu.sg.