Accepting Applications for Fall 2025

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Design Science

On Campus M.S. or Ph.D.

Enrollment Period: On-going

About

Develop Solutions to Address Global Challenges and Design a Better World.

In the modern world, few design problems are simple. Some are complex. Many highly complex. Simple solutions may be attractive and cost effective, but often don’t work. The field of Design Science addresses these problems, integrating the disciplines of engineering, design, psychology, and others to produce a coherent and systematic approach to real-world problem solving.

Only available on-campus here in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

On-Campus

World-Class Degree

Renowned Faculty

Learning Objectives

Develop expertise on the design of complex services, products, and systems at a range of organizations, including large manufacturers, financial services companies, tech startups, and non-profits.
Create novel design techniques and methods through rigorous scientific investigation to excel in academia, industry, and government research labs, or consulting roles.
Leverage a multitude of top-ten departments across schools and colleges at the University of Michigan, in areas that include engineering, business, medicine, information, social sciences, and the arts.

Master of Science in Design Science

The Master of Science in Design Science is the program for students who want to expand their career paths by meeting the growing need for the interdisciplinary design of complex products, devices, and systems. The program provides each student flexibility in exploring across multiple disciplines to learn in-depth rigorous design methods and theory that drive the design process.

Doctor of Philosophy in Design Science

The Design Science PhD program leverages our novel integrative culture to produce unique leaders in design research, practice, and teaching.

Get Started

For more information about the Design Science Master and PhD programs – and admissions criteria – we invite you to contact our Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator.

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