Overview

The Design-Led Innovation , M.Des course from Manipal Academy of Higher Education promotes multidisciplinary thinking and helps individuals develop innovative, sustainable interventions with entrepreneurial potential and the ability to drive positive change in organizations and society. Upon graduation, students can work as innovation consultants, design researchers, business designers, product managers, or system designers in various settings, such as design studios, research labs, government units, startups, non-profit organizations, or social enterprises. Additionally, students can pursue a research-oriented career through a PhD program.

Career opportunities:

The above-mentioned capabilities equip and prepare the student for a wide range of opportunities across,

Design Studios
Research and Development Labs
Public Sector Units
Startup Organisations
Small and Medium Enterprises
Large Enterprises
Non Government Organisations
Social Enterprises

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary studios
Workshops
Seminars
Lines of Inquiries (Field work, Case Studies, Investigations, individual or Group Projects, Transdisciplinary Research)
Theory and Understanding
Independent Study
Open Elective
Practice
Exhibitions
Culminating Performances of Understanding (Portfolio, Transdisciplinary research, Projects, Colloquium, Capstone/Dissertation)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manipal, India

Disciplines

Design Innovation Management View 34 other Masters in Design in India

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed any one of the following:

NSQF Certification Level 8 in relevent industry sector
National and International Universities – 3 year Undergraduate Degree including 3 year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree
National and International Universities – 3 years Undergraduate Degree + 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) from a recognized University
National and International Universities – 4 years Undergraduate Degree Professional Institute – 5 years Undergraduate Degree

Please note that all awarding bodies must be recognised by state and/or central government institutions. Attach two copies of relevant certificates.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10950 USD / year

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Citizens or residents

3800 USD / year

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Additional Details

Year 2 International - $ 10,600; Year 2 National -INR 6,15,000

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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