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The one-year Design + Innovation master’s degree program prepares you to solve challenging problems by approaching them from every angle. The interdisciplinary program curriculum combines ideas and perspectives from five areas at UW–Madison:

Engineering
Business
Human ecology
Art
Information science

The Design + Innovation master’s program takes place in the cutting-edge UW Makerspace lab
Throughout the program, you’ll work with a group of people from different academic backgrounds who share your passion for thinking differently
Today’s marketplace continues a shift toward employing leaders trained in the process of innovation. As demand for these design-thinking leaders grows, your Design + Innovation master’s degree prepares you to jump into a rewarding career

Master of Science in Design + Innovation

Master’s degree

Design + Innovation MS

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.

Fall 2025

Deadline: 02/01/25

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Credits

30 graduate credits

Modality

Accelerated, Face-to-face

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