Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Management and Cross-Disciplinary Skill Development in Higher Education Design Diplomas: A Systematic Review. |
| Alternate Title: |
Pembangunan Kemahiran Pengurusan dan Rentas Disiplin dalam Diploma Reka Bentuk di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi: Ulasan Sistematik. |
| Authors: |
MD. TAWIL, ROSFAIZAH1 rosfaizah@mara.gov.my, ZAKARIA, SITI FARHANA2 farha981@uitm.edu.my, MOHAMAD, SYAMSUL NOR AZLAN2 syams9211@uitm.edu.my, ABDULLAH, MOHAMAD HARIRI BIN3 hariri.abdullah@taylors.edu.my |
| Source: |
Jurnal Pendidikan Malaysia. Nov2025, Vol. 50 Issue 2, p69-76. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Higher education, *Curriculum planning, *Teaching methods, *Evaluation methodology, *Core competencies, Soft skills, Design research, Organization management |
| Abstract: |
Design diploma programs in higher education are increasingly expected to equip graduates not only with technical skills but also with essential soft skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability to meet the evolving demands of the global workforce and complex professional environments. This systematic literature review (2010–2024) synthesises findings from empirical research, curriculum frameworks, and assessment methodologies to evaluate how these competencies are developed and measured in design education. Pedagogical strategies such as Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, and Design Thinking are commonly employed to foster these skills, with a strong emphasis on core competencies. However, gaps persist in areas like business acumen, entrepreneurial thinking, and strategic management, particularly at the postgraduate level. Assessment practices remain largely selfreported and lack standardisation or objectivity, although emerging multimodal tools using AI and emotion recognition offer future promise. The review highlights the urgent need for curricula to systematically embed soft skill development and align with industry expectations through performance-based, longitudinal, and mixed-method assessment models, ensuring that graduates are prepared for interdisciplinary and managerial challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
