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Hasso Plattner Institute of DesignDesignMS - Master of Science
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 2237221
  • 2092221
    OR
    2011053
    OR
    2117256
  • 1051081
    AND
    2034751
    AND
    1048901

DESINST 380 / DESIGN 301 Introduction to Design Impact to be taken in first quarter of graduate study.

2-qtr Applied design project course is to be taken in Winter and Spring quarters during the first year of graduate study. Options are: ME206A/B Design for Extreme Affordability, BIOE374A/B Biodesign Innovation, ENERGY277A/B Engineering and Sustainable Development or other pre-approved two-quarter project-based design course.

3-qtr Capstone series to be taken in second year of graduate study.

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 2124361

To be taken year 1 of graduate study.

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 1048341
    OR
    2208761
    OR
    2237711
    OR
    2232911
    OR
    2211894
    OR
    2235451
    OR
    2197651
    OR
    2072332
    OR
    2189732
    OR
    2152784
    OR
    2151002

One or more of the course options will contribute towards this requirement depending on a student’s domain area of interest.

3-4 Units required.

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 2128131
    OR
    2027762
    OR
    2183001
    OR
    2136873
    OR
    2222541
    OR
    1045731
    OR
    1045771
    OR
    2103571
    OR
    2209021
    OR
    2094051
    OR
    2084421
    OR
    1010731
    OR
    2194561

Students, throughout their time in the program will work on design projects in a team-based setting. The leadership requirement classes all challenge students to level-up from team member to team leader.

3-4 Units required.

Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 2186941
    OR
    2188201
    OR
    1059441
    OR
    2095313
    OR
    2223281

Depending on a students’ prior knowledge and desired trajectory the visualization course they select may differ, however everyone is guaranteed a slot in DESINST 215.

3-4 Units required.

Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1050941
  • 2069441
    OR
    1051121
    OR
    2183471
    OR
    2048211
    OR
    2183411
    OR
    2176001
    OR
    1048951
    OR
    1049201
    OR
    2166971
  • 2069441
    OR
    1051121
    OR
    2183471
    OR
    2048211
    OR
    2183411
    OR
    2176001
    OR
    1048951
    OR
    1049201
    OR
    2166971

Methods range from classes on materials and mechanisms to understand what is possible with physical design, to manufacturing processes and supply chain logistics to understand how physical design is implemented.

ME203 Design and Manufacturing must be taken in Q1 of graduate study.

OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1056441
    OR
    1056451
  • 2222771
    OR
    2215993
    OR
    2181542
    OR
    1129752
    OR
    2127631
    OR
    2149051
    OR
    2085111
    OR
    1057361
    OR
    2215291
    OR
    2171371
    OR
    2205711
    OR
    2046501
    OR
    2222401
    OR
    2212611
    OR
    2224332
    OR
    2181545
    OR
    2010592
  • 2222771
    OR
    2215993
    OR
    2181542
    OR
    1129752
    OR
    2127631
    OR
    2149051
    OR
    2085111
    OR
    1057361
    OR
    2215291
    OR
    2171371
    OR
    2205711
    OR
    2046501
    OR
    2222401
    OR
    2212611
    OR
    2224332
    OR
    2181545
    OR
    2010592

Methods range from foundational classes on programing methodologies and human computer interaction to applied courses on user experience design, AI, data science, synthetic biology, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.

CS106A, CS106B or higher level CS class (by permission of advisors) must be taken in Q1 of graduate study.

OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1253961
    OR
    2086642
    OR
    1240621
    OR
    1128832
  • 2174092
    OR
    2172402
    OR
    2041792
    OR
    2188201
    OR
    2205711
    OR
    2176841
    OR
    2046501
    OR
    2186121
    OR
    2168272
    OR
    2162041
    OR
    2172571
    OR
    2219271
    OR
    2226371
    OR
    1244742
    OR
    2103102
    OR
    2012081
  • 2174092
    OR
    2172402
    OR
    2041792
    OR
    2188201
    OR
    2205711
    OR
    2176841
    OR
    2046501
    OR
    2186121
    OR
    2168272
    OR
    2162041
    OR
    2172571
    OR
    2219271
    OR
    2226371
    OR
    1244742
    OR
    2103102
    OR
    2012081

Methods range from quantitative and qualitative research techniques to modify and evolve design opportunity and problem spaces paired with an advanced knowledge of human behavior.

STATS110, PSYCH238, PSYCH215, or COMM206 must be taken in Q1 of graduate study.

Design can only achieve meaningful impact when it is expressed in the world. Each of the three methods focus areas captured below enables students to effectively implement their design abilities. They allow students to have methods for analysis, describing phenomena, and design problem application. These focus areas are central to a student's professional marketability. Students select one of the following methods focus areas.

Completion requirement

Students will select a domain focus area to gain added knowledge in a field of interest to them. Students will work with their advisor to define a rigorous domain focus area and select the appropriate courses. This domain depth provides a rich context for the MS capstone project.

3 Course requirement. Must be approved by advisor.