Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services
Pittsburgh, PA
Design What's Next
The Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS) degree trains the next generation of innovators, design thinkers, disruptors, and world changers. In the MIIPS program, you'll learn to tackle industry and society’s greatest challenges in a world that increasingly merges technology with humanity.
Innovation is driven by people, not products. Work alongside the best and the brightest engineers, business professionals and designers seeking to break out of their silo or discipline. Collaborate across barriers to build empathy for the needs of both individuals and industry.
Gain New Skills, Discover a Hybrid Career Path
Alumni Success
Leverage the MIIPS program to pursue a dynamic career at the cross-section of engineering, business and design. Our graduates emerge as innovative leaders of the most exciting, large-scale, cross-disciplinary initiatives in diverse industries and leading companies.
For more stories, visit our MIIPS Alumni page.
Megan Neese (MIIPS '05)
Senior Manager at Nissan Motor's Future Lab
Board Chair of Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Anshuman Kumar (MIIPS '16)
Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Electronics at Tesla Motors
Academic Details
Program Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon's pioneering vision for interdisciplinary innovation education remains at the heart of our program. See what makes MIIPS unique, to a typical academic experience; to other master's and MBA programs; to other universities.
Degree Options
MIIPS
The MIIPS degree is a 9-month program ideal for candidates looking to build integrated skills in an accelerated format. Professionals currently working in Pittsburgh may consider completing the MIIPS program on a part-time schedule.
MIIPS Advanced Study
The MIIPS Advanced Study degree builds on the MIIPS curriculum by featuring an internship, master's essay, and additional elective coursework. This 16-month degree is recommended for candidates seeking more experience or to pivot careers.
Degree Structure
Build a Foundation
Fall
Build fundamental skills to innovate product & services while working on dynamic teams of engineers, business professionals & designers.
Impact Industry
Spring
Tackle a real-world problem presented by industry sponsors while working on your capstone project. Build on your product development skills through elective coursework.
Apply Yourself
Summer internship
Apply your academic experience to a real-world experience with an internship focused on product development innovation.
MIIPS Advanced Study Only
Master a Specialty
Fall
Deepen your expertise in emerging product development areas by completing a master’s essay and additional specialty coursework.
MIIPS Advanced Study Only
MIIPS Admissions
Applications for fall 2018 are now closed. Admissions for fall 2019 will open in October.
Am I a Good Fit?
Highly qualified candidates demonstrate a passion in product & service development, innovation and/or entrepreneurship and have the following background:
Academic Experience
- Engineering (all types)
- Design (including fine arts, architecture, UX/UI & HCI)
- Business (including economics)
The ideal candidate will hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent from an accredited institution (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., Higher Learning Commission or U.S. Dept. of Education).
Work Experience
Applicants with less than five years of experience or applicants who are seeking to pivot careers should consider applying to our MIIPS Advanced Study degree.
Applicants with more work experience are encouraged to apply to the MIIPS degree, a 9-month degree and more accelerated format.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition Rates: 2018-2019
MIIPS: $47,300
MIIPS Advanced Study: $72,921
MIIPS Part Time: $493 per unit
*Estimated tuition for the Fall 2019. Official rate for the 2019-2020 academic year will be released in Spring 2019.
For more information, visit CMU's Student Financial Services website.
Financial Aid & Other Costs of Attendance
For information on financial aid, housing, and insurance, visit our Cost of Attendance page.