USC Schedule of Classes

In-depth exploration of the mindsets, personalities and social, cultural and political factors that led to the world's greatest breakthroughs.

Advanced methods and techniques for applying human-centered design to the development and launch of products and enterprises. Includes workshop design and facilitation, co-creation and synthesis.

Through case studies and applied learning students gain advanced knowledge in consumer desirability and the functional aspects of virtual and physical form and aesthetic design.

Fabrication of physical products; includes explorations of soft goods, hard goods and products suitable for hybrid or unique applications.

What if doing business was re-framed as a medium for design? Students uncover their ability to see and activate groundbreaking opportunities in new product development.

Practicum through which student teams serve as design strategists for industry collaborators, and learn advanced methods and processes to solve problems in collaborative, field-specific environments.

Product Innovation capstone leading to innovative outcomes, including advanced research artifacts, operational prototypes and breakthrough enterprises across multiple fields and industries.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.