Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Overview

The Master of Design (M.Des) in Design-Led Innovation at Manipal Academy of Higher Education equips students with the skills to tackle complex challenges through design research, creative ideation, and evidence-based decision-making. Graduates emerge as leaders in innovation, prepared for various roles such as innovation consultants, design researchers, business/product designers, and system designers.

What you'll study

Learning is structured around studios, inquiry-based coursework, and applied practice. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with guided experimentation and transdisciplinary projects, culminating in a comprehensive final body of work.

• Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studios

• Workshops focusing on skills development and applied methodologies

• Seminars that offer critical perspectives and discussions on industry and research topics

• Lines of Inquiry encompassing fieldwork, case studies, investigations, individual and group projects, and transdisciplinary research

• Theory and Understanding that provides conceptual foundations for design-led innovation

• Independent Study enabling self-directed research and learning

• Open Electives allowing students to pursue additional focus areas aligned with their interests

• Practice through iterative prototyping, testing, and refinement

• Exhibitions for public presentation and feedback on work

• Culminating Work involving portfolio creation and/or transdisciplinary research, projects, colloquium, and capstone/dissertation

Check out the full curriculum

For the latest module list, credit distribution, and intake-specific details, please visit the programme website.

Entry requirements

There are no specific GRE/GMAT or minimum GPA cut-off scores required for this programme.

Career prospects

Graduates of the M.Des in Design-Led Innovation are well-equipped to pursue careers in various fields, including innovation consultancy, design research, product design, and systems design, contributing to advancements in both organizational and societal contexts.