We welcome students onto this course from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Working collaboratively with people with a range of skill sets, you’ll devise creative solutions using strategic innovation to solve real-world, complex challenges to social, organisational and commercial issues. Previous organisations we have worked with include multinationals like Mars and Unilever, local start-ups and charities.

Our MDI philosophy is to create a cross-disciplinary learning environment that nurtures innovation and originality with a specific user and issues-based approach. 

As part of this course, you will:

• Work on real-life projects that will allow you to build up an invaluable portfolio of experience
• Blend design, technology, and business and develop your entrepreneurial mind-set 
• Learn to manage change and innovation in a strategic way
• Build up an invaluable portfolio of experience and network of contacts that will span multiple industries
• Create strategic value through adopting a range of innovative approaches and resources - highly valued by future employers

We aim to encourage and develop your skills both practically and intellectually and to help you grow as individuals. You will be challenged through live projects and gain valuable experience as a reflective practitioner and strategic thinker. You will also have the chance to grow and become a confident, professional and highly employable graduate. Previous graduates from this course have secured senior roles with large organisations, and some have started their own businesses or gone on to PhD study.

Innovation is increasingly a strategic priority, and by applying the skills you’ll learn on this exciting course, you’ll be able to lead and deliver positive change.

The portfolio you’ll build through the practical experience gained will give you a distinct advantage, especially when combined with the valuable network of contacts you’ll make in the business community.