Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

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A two-year, full-time interdisciplinary Master of Design offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Design. It blends human-centred design, digital skills and engineering methods and is suitable for students aiming to work across interaction, communication or product design with a technology-oriented approach.

What you'll study

The curriculum is organised over four semesters with a mix of core courses, professional electives, labs, mini-projects and a two-part dissertation/industrial project.

  • Semester I: Core courses include Elements and Principles of Design and Design Thinking; two PEC slots (options); Research Methodology and Intellectual Property Rights; Ethics in Digital Design (qualifying). Practical labs: Design Thinking Lab, Photography Design Lab, Product Design Lab.
  • Semester II: Core subjects listed as Design Methodology and Materials and Process in Design; three PECs (PEC‑III to PEC‑V) offering options such as Digital Fabrication and 3D Prototyping, Computational Design and Creative Coding, Computer Aided Design and Visualization, Ergonomics for Design, Generative and Parametric Design, Digital Branding, AI Assistive Design, Web Design, Art and Foam Design, and others. Labs include Videography and Animation Lab and Computer Aided Design and Visualization; a mini project based on design studio with seminar.
  • Semester III: Seminar & Term Paper (or credit transfer options), one open elective (examples listed on the programme page include subjects such as Business Analytics, Industrial Safety, Composite Materials, etc.), a mini project based on design studio with seminar, and Dissertation/Industrial Project I.
  • Semester IV: Dissertation/Industrial Project II or Entrepreneurial Project (full-time project period).

Entry requirements

The programme page lists an "Eligibility Criteria" section but does not provide specific entry requirements in the posted text. Applicants should consult the institute's admissions office or official prospectus for the exact academic and application requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles that bridge design and engineering: product designer, UX/UI designer, industrial designer, design researcher, design technologist or roles in creative teams within technology and manufacturing firms. The curriculum’s studio work, digital fabrication and industry project elements aim to develop practical portfolios and applied experience valued by employers.

Scholarships & funding angle

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