Prospective Students
The Segal Design Institute provides a welcoming environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity. The Segal community benefits from our close relationships with other schools at Northwestern, as well as with design industry leaders.
Segal’s rigorous, team-based design curricula emphasize topics such as sustainability, human-centered design, socially conscious entrepreneurship, and the design and development of impactful products and services. Its project-focused approach to coursework ensures that students leave Segal with the tools and collaborative experience needed to advance their careers.
Undergraduate Study
Segal offers valuable and immersive opportunities for undergraduates.
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Design Thinking & Communication (DTC)
A first-year core curriculum course required for all Northwestern Engineering undergraduates.
BS in Manufacturing and Design Engineering (MaDE)
An undergraduate major for Northwestern Engineering students.
Segal Design Certificate
This certificate program is open to all Northwestern students pursuing any major.Graduate Study
Position yourself for the next step in your career in industry, research, or academia.
Master of Science in Engineering Design Innovation (EDI)
A master's program designed for recent graduates of engineering disciplines.
Master of Product Design and Development Management (mpd²)
A master's program designed for working professionals enrolling on a full-time or part-time basis.
MMM Program
A dual-degree MBA and MS Design Innovation program offered by Northwestern Engineering and the Kellogg School of Management, designed for future business leaders.
PhD Design Research Cluster
Offered through the Human-Computer Interaction + Design Center, the Design Research Cluster focuses on advanced study in design-related research.