The Master of Science in Engineering Design & Innovation (MSc EDI) is a unique programme developed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Designed for professionals who already have working knowledge in their own respective disciplines, the programme trains students to work together, making the most of their creativity and passion to solve societal challenges such as environmental sustainability, global warming, garbage overload, transportation congestion and many others.

The programme is anchored by four core courses, comprising Design Thinking & Product Development, Engineering Systems Design, Ideas to Market, and a major multi-disciplinary design project which will span two semesters and typically involves a multi-disciplinary team working on an industrial problem. Students also have a wide selection of electives to choose from three baskets, namely Design, Enterprise and Technology.

The programme is unique in that it brings together ideas from industrial design and complex engineering systems to deliver solutions that are holistic and that meet the needs of stakeholders. The electives allow students to explore their passions in different areas and contribute to the major design project.

Why This Programme?

• Cultivate an entrepreneurial mind-set to participate in design and innovation activities, which is much needed to enable value creation in any organisation.
• Develop an understanding of technology-based design and innovation strategies, and apply design thinking and product design methodologies to develop innovative solutions.
• Gain multi-disciplinary perspectives and broader experiences (beyond individual comfort zones), and develop the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams with extensive opportunities to hone communications skills.

How To Apply

This MSc programme only admits students once per academic year.

The next intake will be for the August 2025 semester. The application window for this intake will be open from 1 October 2024 to 28 February 2025. Applications must be submitted via the NUS Graduate Admission System

Check out the Admissions page to find out more about the admissions requirements.

Contact Us

For more information about this MSc programme, drop us an email at cdebox33@nus.edu.sg.