MIIPS Curriculum - Integrated Innovation Institute - Carnegie Mellon University
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Carnegie Mellon University ——— Search Search Search this site only Integrated Innovation Institute Engineering + Design + Business Integrated Innovation Institute › Master's Degrees › Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS) › MIIPS Curriculum MIIPS Curriculum Explore course descriptions and program design possibilities to help you decide if the Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services program is right for you. More About MIIPS Back to Overview Page About the 9-month Program About the Advanced Study 16-month Program Featured Courses Prototyping for the Internet of Things (49-713) Explore the possibilities for future products and spaces to meet the rising demand of an increasingly connected world. User Research: Theory, Methods, Practice (49-712) Learn the basic methods of user research, including one-on-one interviewing and ethnographic techniques. Build skills in research planning, field research, and the analysis of research findings. Managing Products and Brands (49-720) Learn how to think like a product manager, making strategic and tactical decisions while juggling with market and internal situations. Explore related roles, from product assistant to group product manager/marketing VP. Coursework The majority of the coursework is designed specifically for the MIIPS program. Most courses are taught from the Pittsburgh campus, with a few courses streamed to our Pittsburgh campus via video-conferencing from our Silicon Valley campus. Students can take pre-approved electives in select departments on campus to complete their degrees. The following courses are required unless otherwise noted. Business & Entrepreneurship 49-702 Business Management Thinking and Practice* 49-720 Managing Products and Brands 49-726 Essential Skills for Leaders 49-725 Business Models and Strategy *Required unless your background is in business. Electives 49-723 Special Topics: The Pricing of Products & Services 49-724 Special Topics: The Elements of Professional Practice Design 49-701 Visual Communication for Innovators 49-710 Product Design Thinking and Practice* 49-712 User Research: Theory, Methods, Practice *Required unless your background is in design. Electives 49-716 Experience Innovation 49-717 Digital Ethnography Engineering & Technology 49-700 Engineering Design Thinking and Practice* 49-713 Prototyping for the Internet of Things 49-730 Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Sustainability 49-733 Designing Smart Systems *Required unless your background is in engineering. Electives 49-714 Programming for Online Prototypes 49-715 Special Topics: IoT Ecosystems: Designing Intelligent, Interactive, Internet-ena 49-719 Internet of Things - In Depth 49-734 Special Topics: Designing Smart and Healthy Systems Product Innovation 49-740 IPD Methods 49-741 Integrated Product Development 49-746 Integrated Innovation Institute Internship 49-747 Innovation Mindset in Practice Electives In the MIIPS program, you will have the opportunity to take courses offered by other departments at Carnegie Mellon. To help plan your program, you'll receive a complete list of pre-approved electives prior to academic advising appointments each semester. Please note that to enroll in an elective course, you must receive approval by your advisor and demonstrate that the coursework is relevant to the product development process. Learn More Learn more about the MIIPS coursework by viewing full descriptions for each course: Review III Course Descriptions (PDF) For complete details on all CMU graduate-level courses, visit Carnegie Mellon's full schedule of classes: CMU Schedule of Classes The IPD Capstone: A History of Designing the Future Join a select, powerful network of alumni innovators who have taken our pioneering capstone: Integrated Product Development (IPD) course. Founded in 1986, the course originated from the writings of Nobel Laureate and Carnegie Mellon University professor Herb Simon and became the cornerstone of the MIIPS program in 2003. Both the course and MIIPS degree program have served as a model for other universities. Learn a tried-and-true methodology to innovating products and services that trascends the limitations of any one technology or industry. Previous IPD Project Sponsors Explore just some of the industry leaders who have sponsored the capstone experience: IPD Awards & Publications The Design of Things to Come (2011) Built to Love (2010) Curriculum Innovation Award - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2003) Creating Breakthrough Products (2002) Program Options MIIPS Work alongside talented engineers, designers, and business professionals, learning to tackle complex problems and create breakthrough products and services. 9 months (August-May) Ideal for candidates looking to build skills in an accelerated format Part-time option available View Program Details MIIPS Advanced Study Building upon MIIPS, the MIIPS Advanced Study degree takes the innovation experience a step further, allowing you to gain practical experience and delve further into cutting-edge technology and research. 16 months (August-December), with summer internship & additional fall semester Great for candidates seeking more experience or to pivot careers Features Innovation Mindset in Practice & additional coursework View Program Details MIIPS Advanced Study + Integrated Study in Computer Science The MIIPS Advanced Study + Integrated Study in Computer Science degree includes additional coursework in the School of Computer Science for those interested in enriching their technical skills. 22 months (2 academic years) Ideal for candidates looking to build technical skills innovation Prior background in computer science required View Program Details Quick Links Admissions News Upcoming Events Education Regulations in California Integrated Innovation Institute Phone: 1-844-629-0200 Pittsburgh Campus: 4612 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Silicon Valley Campus: NASA Research Park, Building 23 Moffett Field, CA 94035 Contact Us Legal Info www.cmu.edu © 2021 Carnegie Mellon University CMU on Facebook CMU on Twitter CMU on LinkedIn CMU YouTube Channel CMU on Instagram CMU on Flickr Master's Degrees Admissions Admissions: Request Info Cost of Attendance California Private Postsecondary Education Act School Catalog Enrollment Process Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS) MIIPS Curriculum MIIPS Program Details MIIPS Advanced Study Program Details MIIPS Advanced Study and Integrated Study in Computer Science Program Details Master of Science in Software Management (MSSM) MSSM Curriculum MSSM 12-Month Program Details MSSM Part-Time Program Details MSSM 16-Month Program Details Master of Science in Technology Ventures (MSTV) MSTV Curriculum MSTV MSTV Dual-Degree Options MSTV International Projects & Research For Industry For Society The Internet of Things (IoT) CMU-Emirates iLab Our Innovators Faculty & Staff Meet the Team: Pittsburgh Meet the Team: Silicon Valley Our Students For Current Students Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services Master of Science in Software Management (MSSM) Master of Science in Technology Ventures (MSTV) iii Internship Outcomes For Alumni Class Notes Resources Meet the Alumni of MSTV Meet the Alumni of MIIPS Meet the Alumni of MSSM For Corporate Sponsors How Corporate Sponsorship Works Sponsorship Success Stories Become a Corporate Sponsor For Recruiters About Integrated Innovation Upcoming Events News