Design for Sustainable Innovation – Master’s Degree
2 years
The Master’s Degree in Design for Sustainable Innovation delivered by BESIGN School prepares students to take on strategic roles within companies and international organizations by combining strategic vision, design expertise, and a deep understanding of sustainability challenges.
Throughout the program, students develop advanced research methodologies, strengthen their creative and sustainable thinking, analyze emerging trends, and design innovative services, interfaces, and solutions. The program places strong emphasis on integrating sustainable design at the core of organizations, while managing complex projects and supporting organizational change.
Objective:
To train the designers of tomorrow who are capable of conducting research, innovating, and leading projects responsibly, by developing a strategic mindset, strong expertise in sustainable design, and solid team and project management skills, in order to support companies in their sustainable transformation.
Career opportunities:
- Sustainable Innovation Designer
- Strategic Designer
- Design Consultant for Sustainable Transition
- Smart Cities Designer
- Systems Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Experience Designer
A unique Master’s program dedicated to turning design into real-world impact
The Master’s Degree in Design for Sustainable Innovation at BESIGN School is a unique program in France, ranked 2nd nationally among the best Master’s programs in Innovation & Design Thinking. It trains professionals capable of combining excellence in research, project management, and team leadership, while placing positive impact — environmental, social, and economic — at the heart of every innovation process.
The work-study format enables students to apply their skills in a real professional environment, gain hands-on experience, and significantly enhance their employability.
A professionally oriented program
Année
Year 1: Specialization in Sustainable Design and Applied Research
The first year provides in-depth training in user-centered design, design thinking, biomimicry, creativity, and sustainable service development. Students acquire advanced skills in applied research methodologies and explore innovative approaches to addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Year 2: Final Project, Professional Development, and Leadership
The second year is dedicated to the development of the final capstone project, which is defended before a jury and closely linked to the research thesis completed in the first year. Supervised by experts in sustainable design, project management, and responsible innovation, students refine their ability to lead complex projects that integrate environmental and social impact.
This program is available in a work-study format, a preferred pathway that allows students to alternate between academic coursework and professional experience in a company. The work-study structure fosters hands-on immersion in sustainable design practices and accelerates professional integration through the regular application of acquired skills.
The program is also offered in a full-time (initial) format for students who wish to focus exclusively on academic coursework and projects.
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