Program Overview
Master's in Innovation Design
Program Overview
The Master in Innovation Design (MID) from Wichita State merges arts, science, and technology curricula, creating opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate across WSU’s colleges. The MID program nurtures students’ design-thinking skills, building the ability to develop creative solutions, communicate effectively, apply entrepreneurial principals, and develop prototypes.
Admission to the Program
To be admitted to the Master of Innovation Design program, you must first be admitted to the WSU Graduate School.
Inside the Program
Student Success Story
As a Master of Innovation Design student, you can create products that will help others. James Balman used software he developed to make a difference for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. His neural image technology helped determine damage to structures quickly and safely, allowing for a faster appraisal and letting residents get the insurance coverage they needed to start over.
Curriculum
The MID degree requires the completion of a plan of study approved by the student’s advisor, which must be filed within the first 12 credit hours of graduate coursework. Two options are available:
- The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework plus a minimum of six credit hours of thesis
- The directed project option requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework plus a minimum of three credit hours of directed project
Careers
Thanks to WSU’s extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience—helping them build a resume, make professional connections, and land their dream jobs.
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in Innovation Design (MID) program at Wichita State University is a unique program that blends art, science, and technology curricula. It fosters a collaborative environment between students and faculty across various colleges within WSU.
Objectives:
The MID program aims to cultivate students' design-thinking abilities, equipping them with the following skills:
- Developing creative solutions to problems.
- Communicating effectively.
- Applying entrepreneurial principles.
- Creating prototypes.
Program Description:
The MID program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in innovation and design. It emphasizes the development of design-thinking skills, which are essential for solving complex problems and creating innovative solutions. The program also focuses on entrepreneurial principles, which can help students launch their own businesses or contribute to the success of existing organizations.
Careers:
The program boasts a strong network of employer connections, offering students real-world experience. These experiences help students build their resumes, make professional connections, and increase their chances of securing their dream jobs.
Other:
- The program emphasizes applied learning, with every degree incorporating a guaranteed applied learning or research experience.
- The MID degree requires a plan of study approved by the student's advisor, which must be filed within the first 12 credit hours of graduate coursework.
- Two options are available for students:
- The thesis option requires a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework plus a minimum of six credit hours of thesis.
- The directed project option requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework plus a minimum of three credit hours of directed project.
- Students have the opportunity to create products that can help others. One example is James Balman, who used software he developed to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. His neural image technology helped assess damage quickly and safely, enabling residents to receive insurance coverage promptly.