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Design Innovation

Postgraduate
MH50K MH51K

Through our unique multi-disciplinary approach, combining Design, Ethnography, Psychology, Engineering and Business, you will learn the methods necessary to research, acquire, analyse and present actionable innovation concepts.

Award Name Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body National University of Ireland
NFQ Level Level 9 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) Major National University of Ireland Level 9 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Maynooth
Attendance Options:
Full time, Part time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
MSc
Apply to:
PAC

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

Full-time programme
The full-time programme is delivered over 12 months beginning in September, approx. 4 contact days per month (9am-6pm).

Part-time programme
The part-time programme is delivered over 24 months beginning in September, approx. 2 contact days per month (9am-6pm).

Entry Requirements

The programme welcomes participants from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds, including graduates of Social Sciences, Anthropology, Design, Business or Engineering. Graduates of other disciplines are also invited to apply. No former design experience is required.

A first class or upper second class honours primary degree qualification is normally required, and participants may be required to conduct a brief interview to demonstrate their understanding of the MSc objectives. Exceptionally, candidates with lower second-class honours or other degree qualifications may be allowed to join the programme, after interview.

We particularly welcome mature applicants through our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) stream who have gained knowledge and skills through industry experience. Our RPL policy facilitates a review of the professional skills and relevant life experience of applicants without significant academic qualifications, but who have equivalent learning achievements which adequately prepare them for the programme.

Standard applicants and RPL applicants can apply through our PAC system.

Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non- EU applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850.

Careers / Further progression

This MSc programme is ideal for anyone aspiring to be an effective radical innovator. In particular, it directly prepares graduates for the roles of innovation leadership, innovation management, product management, strategic marketing, market research, design strategy and new product or service development in a wide variety of sectors such as technology, pharmaceutical, agri-food, design, manufacturing, service industries and all areas of the public service.

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Further information

Commences September

PAC

Closing Date : 30 June 2024

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MH50K full-time
MH51K part-time

The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

The MSc in Design Innovation is the first of its kind in Europe. Utilizing a blend of theory and practice you will learn the necessary skills to become a leader in Design Innovation, developing smart, novel, winning innovation concepts.

Through our unique multi-disciplinary approach, combining Design, Ethnography, Psychology, Engineering and Business, you will learn the methods necessary to research, acquire, analyse and present actionable innovation concepts. The MSc in Design Innovation matches actionable insights with organisational strategies and capabilities to deliver differentiating and competitive solutions.

While suited for anyone aspiring to be an effective radical innovator, it directly prepares graduates for the roles in innovation leadership, innovation management, product management, strategic marketing, market research, design strategy and new product or service development. Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide variety of sectors such as design, manufacturing, IT, web design, media and all areas of the public services. We welcome participants from various disciplinary backgrounds, including graduates of Social Sciences, Anthropology, Design, Business, Computer Science or Engineering. Graduates of other disciplines are also invited to apply.

Year 1
• Business Analytics
• Business Management
• Climate Change
• Design Innovation
• Digital Marketing
• Economics
• Finance
• International Business
• It - Enabled Innovation
• Mathematical Science
• Sound And Music Computing
• Strategic Marketing
• Strategy & Innovation
• Theoretical Physics And Mathematics

Year 2
• Business Analytics
• Business Management
• Climate Change
• Design Innovation
• Digital Marketing
• Economics
• Finance
• International Business
• It - Enabled Innovation
• Mathematical Science P/T
• Sound And Music Computing
• Strategic Marketing
• Strategy & Innovation
• Theoretical Physics And Mathematics

Both full- and part-time courses are continuous assessment, with grades awarded for assignments completed within each module.

Programme Director Dr Threase Kessie
Tel 01-7087589
Email threase.kessie@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/design-innovation

Address Department of Design Innovation, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Course Provider:
Location:
Maynooth
Attendance Options:
Full time, Part time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
MSc
Apply to:
PAC