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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