Master of Industrial Design
Our programs are recognized as Human-Centered Technology Design STEM degrees.
The inherently interdisciplinary nature of design thinking and design research, combined with students' diverse academic and professional backgrounds, creates an educationally-rich environment of interdisciplinary collaboration within the MID program. The curriculum specializes in fortifying the designer's role in humanizing connections between people and technology, with a focus on the areas of interaction design, healthcare design, service design, product design, and user-experience research.
The School of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech is among the distinct preeminent design programs in the U.S. with access to the resources of a top-tier research university. Access to distinguished faculty and emerging technologies present a highly favorable environment for discovery, innovation, and intellectual freedom.
Upon completion, MID graduates gain versatility in industry due to their unique blend of skills. From positions in UX/UI design and research, to strategy and consulting, our alumni are equipped to fill a critical and growing need for tech-savvy and data-driven user-first advocates.
Certificate Year* - Fall | Hours | Certificate Year* - Spring | Hours |
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ID 6102 Graduate Studio A | 4 | ID 6103 Graduate Studio B | 4 |
ID 6104 Rapid Design Visualization | 2 | ID 6106 3D Design Methods | 2 |
ID 6105 Brand & Visual Design | 3 | ID 6107 Integrated Product Design | 3 |
ID 6109 Human Factors & Ergonomics | 3 | ID 6108 Survey of ID History | 3 |
12 | 12 |
*The MID Certificate Year is designed for incoming students with academic backgrounds outside of industrial design. It aims to equip them with the necessary skills to successfully engage in master's level studies in the field. |
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MID Year 1 - Fall | Hours | MID Year 1 - Spring | Hours |
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ID 6211 Graduate Studio 1 | 4 | ID 6211 Graduate Studio 2: Health & Wellness OR ID 6213 Graduate Studio 2: Interactive Products | 4 |
ID 6100 Intro to Graduate Studies in ID | 3 | ID 6403 Intro to Thesis Studies | 3 |
ID 6216 Service Design, Brand and Value Creation | 3 | ID 6101 Human Centered Design | 3 |
Graduate Elective** | 3 | Graduate Elective** | 3 |
13 | 13 |
MID Year 2 - Fall | Hours | MID Year 2 - Spring | Hours |
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ID 7000 Master's Thesis OR ID 6400 Master's Project (Non-Thesis) | 6 | ID 7000 Master's Thesis OR ID 6400 Master's Project (Non-Thesis) | 6 |
Graduate Elective** | 3 | Graduate Elective** | 3 |
Graduate Elective** | 3 | Graduate Elective** | 3 |
12 | 12 |
**Elective credit varies by class. These values have been given to give the student an idea of elective distribution. While 16 credits in electives is the minimum, students may find they need to exceed this amount. For a list of program requirements and electives, please refer to the Georgia Tech Course Catalog. Students can also explore electives from other Colleges and disciplines. To ensure your elective choices align with your degree requirements, we recommend consulting with your academic advisor. |
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