Master of Science in Technology and Design (Sustainable Product Design)

About programme

The Master of Science in Technology and Design (Sustainable Product Design) is a great choice for individuals who are keen to develop design innovation expertise in sustainability development by taking advantage of the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills from design science, data-driven design and engineering systems.

This unique programme features a design core intertwined with sustainability development electives. It leverages SUTD’s pedagogy to train students to meet the challenges of tomorrow by providing a foundation in design science and design innovation, which is a distinctive feature of the Master of Science in Technology and Design programmes

One-Year Full-Time Programme

This one-year full-time programme is suitable for individuals who wish to upgrade their skillset with state-of-the-art skills in sustainable product design and management to fast-track their professional careers or entrepreneurial pursuits as technically-grounded leaders and innovators.

Meaningful Experiential Learning

Students will have meaningful experiential learning and will receive mentoring by working on projects in SUTD’s research centres for a two-term design project. Each student will work closely with a faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest which will involve the application of product design and sustainability. This provides the students with hands-on opportunities to hone their knowledge and skills attained through the programme, equipping them with real world experience and skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Access to World-Class Facilities

SUTD offers world-class cutting-edge facilities and testbeds that facilitate research and training as well as foster active learning, innovation and collaboration. These facilities include, among others:

• Digital Manufacturing and Design Centre (DmanD)
• Game Research, Education and Training (GREAT)
• Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC)
• iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security
• Research in Security Innovation Lab for Internet of Things (RESILIOT)
• Temasek Laboratories

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates will be able to:

• contribute significantly to enterprises dealing with technological products and services;
• play a pivotal role in governmental institutes dealing with innovation, policy strategies and research institutions; and
• perform a consultant role in technology assessments and innovation and change management.

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