Design + Innovation MS
Master of Science in Design + Innovation
Is this program right for you?
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Master of Science in Design + Innovation is an interdisciplinary and collaborative program created to teach students to understand multiple perspectives of design to find new and creative solutions to real-life issues.
- This on-campus program follows an accelerated 12-month schedule
- Our specialized learning tracks provide students with depth in areas of application such as Product Design, UI/UX Design, Communication Design, and Design Strategy
- Graduate with cross-disciplinary skills applicable to a range of creative design career opportunities
Education that works for you
The collaborative Master of Science in Design + Innovation integrates aspects of design techniques and tools from multiple perspectives, including engineering, design thinking, business, visualization, social science, art and more.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Design + Innovation
Commitment
1 year
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall term
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
International eligibility
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: February 1, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: February 1, 2026
Fall 2027
- Deadline: February 1, 2027
Your questions, answered
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Jordan Stombaugh UX designer/researcher, InfosecThe MDI program helped me build a portfolio of projects and provided applied experience working collaboratively with a client on an exciting capstone project. The program prepared me to be an innovative design professional equipped to take on a wide array of problems through user research and an iterative design process.
Admissions and events
Program requirements
Application materials required
October 22, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Student Experience: Design + Innovation MS
Join current students and alumni from the Master of Science in Design + Innovation program as they discuss their experiences in the program, how it met their academic needs, why it was a good fit, and how it might help you in your future pursuits.
Register now →December 4, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Application Assistance: College of Engineering Accelerated Programs
Learn about the College of Engineering accelerated master’s programs and application best practices. You’ll leave knowing what you need, and how to successfully apply.
Register now →December 12, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Statement of Purpose Q&A: College of Engineering Accelerated Programs
Learn about the College of Engineering Accelerated Master’s programs and statement of purpose best practices. You’ll leave knowing what you need, and how to successfully craft a strong statement of purpose for your application.
Register now →January 15, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Career Outcomes: Design + Innovation MS
Join program staff to learn about where program graduates went, and how the professional readiness series and resources in the Design + Innovation MS program can support your career development goals.
Register now →March 5, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Pathways: College of Engineering Accelerated Programs
Learn about the College of Engineering accelerated master’s programs, curriculum, and potential post-graduation career paths.
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Design + Innovation MS
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Top employers
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Projected job growth from 2020-2030. Source: Lightcast™ 2022
What you’ll learn
Become an innovative leader with the Design + Innovation MS program. Through a blend of theory, hands-on projects, and courses, you’ll master advanced design thinking methodologies to bring innovative ideas to life.
- Advanced design thinking
- Managing by design
- Data visualization
- Product design
- UX Design
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