A Master’s program that blends Design Thinking, Management Strategy & Innovation Leadership to prepare you for high-growth careers in product, UX, service design, and business innovation.

M.Des in Design Management is a unique, tailor-made program that combines design methods and processes with core concepts of management education. The program is ideal for graduates and professionals who want to develop their managerial skills and learn in a creative multi-disciplinary environment.

Design Management is gaining importance as it is valuable for solving complex business problems, discovering new opportunities, and driving innovation in organizations. The program offers a mix of inputs on the latest design methods and approaches and combines them with real life case studies and applications from the business world. The program offers diverse career opportunities and roles in areas like design research, brand management, service design, product management, UX Design, social impact, business development, strategy, and design consulting to name a few.

One of the most prominent features of the program is a strong and deep integration with the industry and start-up ecosystem. The students can develop their capabilities in the areas mentioned below, based on their interest and backgrounds.

Programme Highlights:

• 2-Year Postgraduate Program
• Industry Projects & Internships
• Open to Any Graduation Background
• Strong Alumni Network

WHY DESIGN MANAGEMENT AT MIT ID?

The world needs hybrid thinkers.

Businesses today are shifting from design as aesthetics to design as strategic decision-making.
Our M.Des in Design Management prepares you to:

• Use design to solve complex problems
• Build products, services, and customer experiences
• Work at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and innovation
• Lead cross-functional teams
• Drive business impact through user-centric design

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

Ideal for graduates from:

• Design
• Engineering
• Business / Commerce
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Architecture
• Psychology
• Communication & Media

Whether you want to transition into design, grow into leadership, or build your own startup — this program is your pathway.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Human-Centered Design + Strategic Management
• Service Design & Systems Thinking
• Product Strategy & Experience Design
• Innovation Frameworks & Business Modeling
• Design Research & Futures Thinking
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Exposure
• Live Projects with Industry
• Mentorship from Industry Leaders
• Exposure to Startups & Incubators
• Placement & Portfolio Support
  

LEARNING EXPERIENCE :

Industry Projects
Work on real business challenges with companies, startups and NGOs.

Studio-Based Learning
Collaborative, hands-on, team-based environment.

Field Research & Testing

Work directly with users, communities, and industry partners to validate insights.