Master Of Science In Design Innovation For Circular Economy

Design Innovation for Circular Economy

Master

Canadian University Dubai

Overview

The Master of Science in Design Innovation for Circular Economy (MScDICE) equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead sustainability transitions through design-driven strategies. Rooted in systems thinking, policy innovation, and circular economy principles, the program empowers graduates to tackle complex environmental and social challenges by developing regenerative solutions across products, services, buildings, and urban systems. Through interdisciplinary coursework and project-based learning, students explore the intersections of design, business, technology, and governance—preparing for impactful careers in sustainability consulting, innovation strategy, policy development, and circular design leadership.

Typical Job Titles

Lead Designer – Sustainability Specialist in Architecture, Interior, and Design Firms
Circular Economy Consultant
Sustainability Innovation Manager
Design Strategist
Urban Sustainability Advisor
Policy Analyst / Advisor (Sustainability & Circular Economy)
Environmental Impact Analyst / Lifecycle Analyst
Innovation Lab Coordinator / Research Fellow
Sustainable Product Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Lead
Green Entrepreneurship / Start-up Founder
Design Researcher / Systems Designer
Materials Innovation Specialist
Sustainable Supply Chain Analyst

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
Concentration: Design Innovation for Circular Economy

Tuition & Fees

Per year: AED 101,115
Per semester: AED 50,558

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Climate Crisis as a human-led threat to our planet and a design by-product.
Discuss Design as a human values-driven activity that significantly impacts our lives and the natural world.
Appraise how transitioning from linear consumption patterns to circular ones through the Circular Economy can mitigate the Climate Crisis.
Apply circular economy principles and methods to developing diverse design strategies for business and entrepreneurship, upholding the ecosystem's balance and promoting a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.
Implement innovative pathways, processes, methods, and data use to design environments, activities, and products that consider the directives of the Circular Economy and the threads of the Climate Crisis.

Program Requirements

A student enrolled in the MScDICE program must have passed 33 credit hours.
A student must have achieved a CGPA of not less than 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 points.
A student must have earned at least 75% of credits at CUD.
The Applied Research Project must be completed at CUD.

Required Documents

attested official transcripts of last 3 years ( Grade 10-11-12 ) of high school and certificates/Diploma for British System ( Completion of Year 13 / Grade 12 of schooling)

an Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE) ( Not applicable for the UAE System )

proof of English proficiency test ( If required )

UAE Military Letter (Applicable to male UAE nationals only)

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