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MASTERS OF INNOVATION AND DESIGN

People + Skills + Technology

 

MID courses are designed to evolve your professional, human centered innovation, digital, and leadership skills to make you more resilient in an ever changing digital world.

A visual reference of the MID courses and the skill emphasized in each course

Globally in-demand skills.
“Employer expectations are shifting rapidly and college students must develop hard and soft
skills that will prepare them for workforce success.”
- Hanover Research

 

MID Degree Outcomes matched with the necessary skills to demonstrate proficiency.

Strategic, Digital and Change Mindset

MID cultivates a forward-thinking mindset that integrates strategic foresight, digital fluency, with creative problem-solving  to anticipate industry trends, identify transformative opportunities, and design adaptive strategies in todays competitive market.

    • Leadership Skills: Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Change Management, People Management, Culture Development, Business Sense
    • Professional Skills: Communication, Planning
    • Innovation Skills: Research, Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Taking, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
    • Digital Skills: Digital Fluency, Data Visualization, Agile Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence
Creative Ideation & Design Thinking

Students learn structured methods to generate breakthrough ideas, apply user‑centered research, and use iterative prototyping to tackle complex problems

    • Innovation Skills: Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Risk Taking, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
    • Professional Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Storytelling
    • Digital Skills: UX Design, Digital Fluency, Agile Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence
    • Leadership Skills: Strategic Thinking
Data-Driven Decision Making

Through strong digital fluency and analytical capabilities, graduates learn to interpret data, validate hypotheses, and integrate measurable insights into strategic decisions.

    • Digital Skills: Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Agile Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence
    • Professional Skills: Research, Decision Making
    • Leadership Skills: Strategic Thinking, Business Sense
    • Innovation Skills: Complex Problem Solving
Collaborative Product Management

Emphasis on Scrum, Lean, and agile frameworks enables graduates to manage cross‑functional teams, deliver iterative value, and adapt quickly to market changes.

    • Digital Skills: Agile methodologies (Agile, AI), Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
    • Leadership Skills: Time Management, Planning, Collaboration, Decision Making
    • Professional Skills: Communication
    • Innovation Skills: Collaboration, Risk Taking, Design Thinking
Digital & Emerging Tech Mastery (UX/UI, AI, etc.)

Students gain hands‑on expertise in UX/UI design, interface best practices, and the latest digital technologies—positioning them to build forward‑thinking solutions.

    • Digital Skills: UX Design, Digital Fluency, Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence, Agile methodologies
    • Professional Skills: Communication
    • Innovation Skills: Creativity, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
Product Fit & Validation

By combining market research, rapid experimentation, and user testing, graduates ensure that new ideas are viable and aligned with customer needs.

    • Innovation Skills: Research, Risk Taking, Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
    • Professional Skills: Communication, Observation
    • Leadership Skills: Decision Making, Planning
    • Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence
Effective Pitching & Persuasion

Graduates learn to craft compelling narratives and deliver persuasive presentations—critical for securing stakeholder buy‑in, funding, and cross‑team alignment.

    • Professional Skills: Communication, Storytelling, Influencing
    • Leadership Skills: Influence, Strategic Thinking
    • Digital Skills: Digital Fluency (for leveraging presentation tools)
Cross-Functional Leadership & Culture Development

With strong communication, people management, and collaborative skills, students excel at fostering inclusive, high‑performing teams that drive innovation

    • Leadership Skills: People Management, Change Management, Culture Development, Leadership, Business Sense
    • Professional Skills: Communication, Collaboration
    • Innovation Skills: Creativity, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
    • Digital Skills: Digital Fluency
Integration of Innovation & UX/UI Processes

Students learn to unify innovation management techniques with user‑centered design principles, ensuring that products and services are both cutting‑edge and user‑friendly.

    • Digital Skills: UX Design, Digital Fluency
    • Innovation Skills: Creativity, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
    • Professional Skills: Communication, Collaboration
    • Leadership Skills: Strategic Thinking
Holistic Professionalism & Career Readiness

Graduates leave the program equipped with strategic thinking, business acumen, ethical decision‑making, and a portfolio of hands‑on projects that prepare them to excel in diverse professional environments.

    • Professional Skills: Communication, Time Management, Planning, Business Sense
    • Leadership Skills: Leadership, People Management, Change Management, Strategic Thinking
    • Digital Skills: Digital Fluency, UX Design, Agile Methodologies, 
    • Innovation Skills: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Observation, Collaboration
“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” 
Robert Greene

Innovation Design Skills Chart   

As businesses of all sizes adopt new technologies like AI, digital twins, and blockchain, the demand for digital talent grows alongside the need for managers with a forward-thinking, digital mindset. The leaders of tomorrow must combine an entrepreneurial spirit with a mix of professional expertise, innovation, digital proficiency, and leadership capabilities.

Developing and enhancing your skills will not only solidify your relevance today but also boost your adaptability to future technologies and opportunities.

The Master of Innovation and Design (MID) program begins by assessing your strengths and areas for growth. It then tailors’ courses to address your skill gaps while fostering a digital mindset, maximizing your potential for career success. The jobs of the future may not exist today, but more organizations recognize the need for adaptable talent capable of thriving in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our program emphasizes three key areas: Innovation Management, UX/UI, and Research & Development (focused on new product development), ensuring you are equipped with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills to excel in tomorrow’s world.

 

 

MID cohort hanging out during fall orientation in our Widget space

Ready to shape the future?

The Masters of Innovation Design program is ideal for curious, growth-minded innovators who embrace uncertainty. Want to learn more? 

 

 


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