Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Master of Science in Technology and Design (Human-Centred AI for Venture Innovation)
About programme
The Master of Science in Technology and Design (Human-Centred AI for Venture Innovation) is a one-year, full-time programme designed to nurture entrepreneurial talent looking into harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to create impactful ventures.
Whether you are already building a start-up or aspiring to launch one, this programme helps you sharpen your entrepreneurial skills and turn ideas into sustainable businesses by combining applied AI, design thinking and venture creation in a dynamic, hands-on curriculum.
The programme culminates in a business venture project in the final term, where you will develop and pitch your start-up prototype directly to potential investors and venture capitalists. This capstone experience not only allows you to showcase your innovation but also gives you the opportunity to secure seed funding or investment support to turn your innovation into a viable venture.
Developed in collaboration with the Tembusu Institute and Singapore Tembusutech Innovation, the programme leverages their strengths in venture creation, intellectual property strategy and technology commercialisation. Together with SUTD’s cutting-edge facilities, multidisciplinary faculty and start-up expertise and networks, you will be equipped with the technical fluency, entrepreneurial confidence and industry connections to launch and scale innovation-driven ventures.
Programme structure
This programme runs over three terms spanning 12 months, taking you from foundation to venture launch. You will begin by strengthening your design thinking, AI application skills and entrepreneurial mindset. As you progress, you will dive deeper into human-centred design, ethics in the age of AI as well as strategies for building and scaling ventures. The journey builds towards a final business venture project where you prototype solutions using real-world intellectual property and pitch directly to a panel of potential investors.
This programme is ideal for mid-career professionals, startup founders and innovation-driven individuals who want to transform ideas into viable ventures and lead confidently in the AI-driven business landscape.