Program Overview

Master’s program in IID (Internet + Innovation Design) is on the frontier of research on discipline-crossing innovation design based on information technology. Students enrolled in the program are engaged in the study and research in interdisciplinary fields of Artificial Intelligence, Information Science and Technology, Intelligent Manufacturing, Management and Organizational Behaviour, Social Science, Finance and Art.

As a research program oriented to advanced interdisciplinary fields in Artificial Intelligence, information technology and innovative design, students with backgrounds in Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences, Economic Management, Finance, Industrial Design and other related majors are welcomed.

The duration of the program is 2 years. 

Program Highlights

- Program permits graduates to design their own courses of study with curriculum, internships and projects that span various disciplines.

- Each graduate is required to finish a six-month internship. 

- Program nurtures interdisciplinary talents with global vision, social awareness and top-tier innovation design capabilities in the AI-driven Internet + Innovation Design field.

- Program equips graduate with full-cycle AI-powered new product and management competencies, preparing them to grow into outstanding senior managers or entrepreneurs in fast-growing emerging industries.

Program Professional Curriculum

- Program equips graduate with full-cycle AI-powered new product and management competencies, preparing them to grow into outstanding senior managers or entrepreneurs in fast-growing emerging industries.

A. 专业核心课 Professional Core Courses (≧8 credits)

社会创新设计（Design for Social Innovation）2 credits

互联网思维与技术（Internet thinking and Technology）2 credits

产品设计与开发（Product Design and Development）2 credits

现代CAD方法与技术（Modern CAD Methodology and Technology）2 credits

机器学习实践与应用（Practice and Application of Machine Learning）2 credits

工程硕士数学（Mathematics for Engineering Master Candidate）4 credits

信息与通信技术（英文课程）（Information and Communication Technology）(All-English course) 2 credits

随机过程（英文课程）(Random Processes) (All-English course) 3 credits

人工智能与创新设计综合项目（一）（英文课程）(Artificial Intelligence(AI)+Innovation Design Capstone Project I) (All-English course) 3 credits

人工智能与创新设计综合项目（二）（英文课程）(Artificial Intelligence(AI)+Innovation Design Capstone Project II) (All-English course) 3 credits

人工智能与创新设计主题工作坊 （英文课程）(Artificial Intelligence(AI)+Innovation Design Thematic Workshop)  (All-English course) 2 credits

Note: Under the guidance of the tutor, international students can choose from the professional English-taught courses offered throughout the Tsinghua SIGS to fulfil core course requirements.

B. 跨学科专业课 Professional Interdisciplinary Courses (Elective) (≧7 credits)

Students may select any courses (except certain program specific courses or courses with limitations) offered by the Tsinghua SIGS under faculty guidance.

Each student must take professional courses across at least two disciplines. Students with a non-information technology undergraduate background must take mandatory information technology courses.

For students who exceed 8 credits in core courses, if they meet the interdisciplinary course combination requirements, the excess credits may be counted towards interdisciplinary requirements.

Note: This version is updated in September 2026, and the final course offering is subject to the official arrangement after enrollment.