Program Overview
Oregon State University's Design and Innovation Management program equips students with the skills to lead and develop solutions for modern design and business challenges. It combines design thinking, project management, and business principles to foster creative problem-solving and human-centered design. Graduates pursue careers in diverse sectors, including design consultancies, user experience analysis, and entrepreneurship. The program offers additional opportunities such as the Dean's Academy and a focus on sports business.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Design and Innovation Management program at Oregon State University provides students with an understanding of how to creatively lead the management and development of solutions and systems for 21st-century design and business challenges. The program focuses on the intersection of design and business, bringing together analytic and creative problem-solving skills through a human-centered design lens.
Careers:
Graduates of the Design and Innovation Management program work in a variety of sectors including:
- Design consultancies
- User-experience and social-innovation analysis
- Nonprofits
- Startup companies
- Educational institutions
- Government research agencies
- Entrepreneurship in green industry and social ventures
- Graduate studies in design, social sciences, engineering, and management
Other:
The Design and Innovation Management program offers the following options for students:
- Dean's Academy: An academic forum for high-achieving students who wish to maximize their educational and experiential aspects of their college experience.
- Sports Business: Provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of the business of sport, including sports finance, marketing, analytics, and sponsorship.
