Design Innovation

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

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.

Closing Date : 30 June 2024

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).

Commences September

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.