Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design - Design Linnaeus University

Overview

In order for the Innovation through Business, Engineering and Design - Design at Linnaeus University to give you the knowledge on how to meet the challenges humanity faces concerning environmental and social issues, you will also work together with the trade and industry during your studies.

Key Facts

As a design student, you can further your knowledge in the theory and practice of emerging design disciplines towards sustainability and creative collaboration. You also learn how different disciplines articulate knowledge and how academic work is conducted. These aspects are developed in a unique way through an integration of academic subjects such as systems engineering and design thinking, thereby giving the innovation process a complete and holistic framing.

 We have a particularly close partnership with IKEA and Södra, through a strategic collaboration called ‘The Bridge’. This collaboration is based on the UN’s global goals with focus on sustainability, innovation and optimal management of local natural and human resources. We see that this type of collaboration is necessary to be able to handle sustainable societal transformation to ensure a secure today and tomorrow, serving as a good example of how academy and industry can collaborate for a sustainable development.

Career

Companies and organisations worldwide need professionals who can carry out collaborative creativity to innovate and support sustainable development. As a graduate of this master’s programme, you can effectively use your acquired knowledge to create unique and cost-effective solutions for the issue at hand. You will be an excellent co-worker as the programme provides you with the right tools to encourage motivation, trust, respect for diversity, and to develop your leadership and communication skills.