Integrated Product Design, MIPD

The MIPD provides students from engineering, design or business backgrounds with expertise in a human-centered design process that leverages their existing skills and enables them to develop new ones.

Designed to ground students in the disciplines of product design while allowing them to tailor their learning experience to meet their individual goals. M:IPD students take both integrated courses designed specifically for the degree and single discipline courses that provide more in-depth training in business, design arts or engineering.

For more information: https://ipd.me.upenn.edu/ipd-programs/m-ipd-degree/

Curriculum

Course List

Code	Title	Course Units
Core Courses 1
IPD 551	Design Processes (1st Semester)	1
IPD 552	Problem Framing (2nd Semester)	1
IPD 515	Product Design (1st Year)	1
or IPD 514	Design for Manufacturability
IPD 799	IPD Final Project	1
IPD 799	IPD Final Project	1
Electives
Select 5 electives 2		5
Total Course Units		10

1

The curriculum is comprised of 5 core courses and 5 additional courses, one each in design, business and engineering and two additional courses in any of the disciplines. Since the program is cross-disciplinary, students who do not have the requisite background in the three areas, engineering, design arts, and business, may be required to enroll in additional foundational courses in these areas. The core curriculum is comprised of 5 foundational courses that are required of all students regardless of their undergraduate degree.

2

Select 5 electives; one each in design, business and engineering and two additional courses in any of the disciplines from the preapproved list in the handbook.  For more information about design, engineering and business courses see the Course Directory.

Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Summer		Course Units
IPD 500	Product Engineering Basics (Engineering Foundation)	1
	Course Units	1.00
Fall
IPD 551	Design Processes (Core Course)	1
IPD 545	Engineering Entrepreneurship I (Business Foundation)	1
Design Elective 1		1
	Course Units	3.00
Spring
IPD 552	Problem Framing (Core Course)	1
IPD 514	Design for Manufacturability (Core Course)	1
Business Elective 1		1
	Course Units	3.00
Second Year
Fall
IPD 799	IPD Final Project	1
Engineering Elective 1		1
Business Elective 1		1
	Course Units	3.00
Spring
IPD 799	IPD Final Project	1
	Course Units	1.00
	Total Course Units	11.00

For guidance on the policies and procedures that govern the program see the  IPD Guidelines.

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The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

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