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Study product and process design
Are you enthusiastic about studying process or service management or working with the design of end products? Aalto University offers a range of studies within the design of products and processes such as end product design, process engineering, operations management and service design. You have the option to pursue a whole degree or take individual courses.
From exploring sustainable materials to promoting user-centric design thinking, the studies prepare you to lead in creating more sustainable products, processes, businesses, and communities. Our offerings provide students with the strategic and technical competencies needed to drive design innovation processes.
Why study product or process design at Aalto?
- Excellence in education. Aalto University ranks globally #8 in design (QS), #66 in business (THE), and #81 in green and sustainable science and technology (US News & world report 2025).
- Unique fields. Aalto is among the top 25 universities for multidisciplinary collaboration. We teach engineering and technology, business and economics, as well as art and design. Students can customise their degrees by combining studies from all fields.
- Practical and flexible studies. Students solve real-life challenges from the society. Methods vary from lectures to laboratory work, and workshop exercises. You can pick individual courses or choose full-time degree studies.
Completing a master’s degree at Aalto is designed to take two years, and it includes studies on campus. Lifewide learning studies are provided either online or on campus, depending on the course or module.
Product design and development
While some of Aalto's master's programmes focus more on processes and services, the following studies give a chance to study the design and development of products. They offer a blend of artistic expression and technological expertise. From concept ideation to product development, the studies revolve around themes such as design thinking, material investigations, user experience, prototyping, and sustainability.
Note! In the Game Design and Development programme, it is possible to study a degree either in the field of arts, or technology. Each field has its own programme page below.
Degree programmes in product design and development
- Bioproducts Engineering (Technology)
- Chemistry and Materials Science (Technology)
- Contemporary Design (Art and Design)
- Collaborative and Industrial Design (Art and Design)
- Fashion and Textile Design (Art and Design)
- Game Design and Development (Art and Design)
- Game Design and Development (Technology)
- Mechanical Engineering (Technology)
Lifewide learning studies on product design and development
Service design
These studies offer a comprehensive approach to understanding the principles of service innovation, design thinking, and user experience. Students learn critical, strategic, and technical competencies and capabilities needed in design innovation processes. They will also gain an understanding of areas such as service development, design management, interaction design, and systems thinking. This prepares them with the skills and knowledge needed to lead design projects and take on key roles in shaping the future of companies and communities.
Degree studies in service design
Note! In the International Design Business Management programme, it is possible to study a degree either in the field of arts, business, or technology. Each field has its own programme page below.
- Collaborative and Industrial Design (Arts)
- Contemporary Design (Arts)
- Information and Service Management (Business)
- Information Networks (Technology)
- International Design Business Management (Arts)
- International Design Business Management (Business)
- International Design Business Management (Technology)
- International Design Business Management (Technology, School of Science)
Lifewide learning studies on service design
Engineering and process management
Grow your expertise in industrial engineering, process optimisation, and operations management. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students acquire the skills needed to excel in areas such as supply chain management, process engineering, and industrial processes.
Degree studies in engineering and process management
Lifewide learning studies on engineering and process management
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