Product design programs sometimes allow for optional areas of expertise that students can use to narrow their focus. Many institutions offer urban design and home design specializations. Additionally, programs can help students form industry connections and internships that can lead to job positions after completion.

Students who complete a part of their degree in Asia are growing in numbers. Currently, the second and the third biggest economies are in Asia. Without limitation, students have described their time in Asia as the best experience of their lives. Today, three of the four most populated countries of the world are in Asia: China, India, and Indonesia.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.