The Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Design Thinking is a comprehensive 9-month online program that equips professionals with advanced skills in design thinking, systematic inventive thinking, and innovation strategy. In collaboration with MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, and Tuck School of Business, this program helps participants integrate customer needs, technological possibilities, and business requirements to drive organizational innovation. Through 200 video lectures, 20 live sessions, and hands-on projects, participants learn to apply proven frameworks and create breakthrough solutions.
Instructors:
English
Course Start Date:
Starting Soon
Application Deadline:
To be announced
Duration:
9 Months
₹ 2,62,835
Overview
Learn cutting-edge innovation methodologies from world-renowned business schools including MIT Sloan, Columbia Business School, and Tuck School of Business. This program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications through real-world cases and projects.
Why Postgraduate Diplomas?
The program stands out for its comprehensive curriculum covering MIT's Design Thinking approach, Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), and strategic innovation frameworks. Led by distinguished faculty and featuring real-world industry examples, it offers a perfect blend of theory and practice.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
World-class faculty from top institutions
Comprehensive curriculum covering design thinking and innovation
200+ video lectures and 20 live online sessions
Real-world industry examples and applications
Verified digital diploma upon completion
Who is this programme for?
Mid to senior-level professionals
Product managers and developers
Innovation team leaders
Entrepreneurs and business owners
R&D professionals
Minimum Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
Minimum age of 21 years
English language proficiency required for non-native speakers
Who is the programme for?
The program follows a structured admission process requiring a bachelor's degree and English proficiency. The academic structure combines video lectures, live sessions, assignments, and a capstone project to ensure comprehensive learning.
Selection process
How to apply?
Curriculum
The curriculum spans four comprehensive modules covering MIT's Design Thinking approach, Systematic Inventive Thinking methodology, innovation strategy, and a capstone project. Each module builds upon the previous one to develop a complete innovation skillset.
There are 4 semesters in this course
The program is delivered through an engaging mix of learning methods including video lectures, live online sessions, assignments, discussions, and a capstone project. The content is structured across four main modules that progressively build innovation capabilities. Module 1 focuses on MIT's approach to Design Thinking, covering customer needs analysis and service design. Module 2 introduces Systematic Inventive Thinking with various templates and tools. Module 3 explores innovation strategy and execution, while Module 4 culminates in a practical capstone project.
Module 1: Innovation of Products and Services: MIT's Approach to Design Thinking
Module 2: Breakthrough Innovation Through Systematic Inventive Thinking
Module 3: Strategy is Innovation: How the Leaders of Tomorrow Create the Future
Module 4: Capstone Project
Programme Length
The program runs for 9 months with a flexible online format. Participants typically spend 4-6 hours per week on coursework, allowing them to balance their professional commitments while developing innovation skills.
Whom you will learn from?
Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Instructors
Global Operations Professor of Management at MIT.
Professor Steve Eppinger is the General Motors Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management at MIT. He co-directs the System Design & Management Program and researches improving product design and development. His work, conducted at MIT’s Center for Innovation in Product Development, focuses on organizing complex design processes to enhance efficiency in industries like automotive, electronics, aerospace, and equipment manufacturing.
Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business
Vijay Govindarajan (VG) is the Coxe Distinguished Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and a Marvin Bower Fellow at Harvard Business School. He is a best-selling author and a leading expert on strategy and innovation. VG was the first Professor in Residence and Chief Innovation Consultant at General Electric. Ranked as the #1 Indian Management Thinker by Thinkers50, he has significantly influenced business strategy and innovation worldwide.
Tuition Fee
The program fee is US$3,600, payable in installments. Early bird discounts and tuition assistance may be available. Initial enrollment requires US$300, with a 100% refund available within the first 2 weeks.
Fee Structure
Payment options
Financing options
Learning Experience
The program combines asynchronous learning through video lectures with synchronous elements including live online sessions and discussions. Practical application is emphasized through assignments, industry examples, and a capstone project.
University Experience
Students gain access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge content, and a global network of professionals. The program offers opportunities for peer learning and includes 17 industry examples showcasing real-world applications.
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About the University
Columbia Business School (CBS), the graduate business school of Columbia University in New York City, stands as one of the world’s premier institutions for business education. Established in 1916, CBS is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum, influential research output, and extensive connections to business industries, especially given its strategic location in Manhattan. The school offers a full-time MBA, Executive MBA (EMBA), MS, and PhD programs, as well as a portfolio of executive education courses. Columbia Business School is acclaimed for its experiential learning model, global perspective, and commitment to fostering entrepreneurial and innovative leadership. Its faculty are frequently cited as thought leaders in finance, economics, management, and entrepreneurship, and the school actively leverages New York City’s status as a global financial hub for unique opportunities and learning experiences. Diversity, collaborative culture, and strong alumni engagement are pillars of CBS’s identity.
#8
QS World University Ranking (Business & Management 2025)
~15.7%
Acceptance Rate (MBA, most recent cycle
9:1
Faculty Ratio@approx.
Affiliation & Recognition
The IVY league
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Instructors
Global Operations Professor of Management at MIT.
Professor Steve Eppinger is the General Motors Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management at MIT. He co-directs the System Design & Management Program and researches improving product design and development. His work, conducted at MIT’s Center for Innovation in Product Development, focuses on organizing complex design processes to enhance efficiency in industries like automotive, electronics, aerospace, and equipment manufacturing.
Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business
Vijay Govindarajan (VG) is the Coxe Distinguished Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and a Marvin Bower Fellow at Harvard Business School. He is a best-selling author and a leading expert on strategy and innovation. VG was the first Professor in Residence and Chief Innovation Consultant at General Electric. Ranked as the #1 Indian Management Thinker by Thinkers50, he has significantly influenced business strategy and innovation worldwide.
Career services
Columbia Business School's career management services are renowned for their depth, personal attention, and high-impact results, reflecting the school’s longstanding relationships with leading global companies and its New York City advantage. The Career Management Center (CMC) supports students in career exploration, job placement, and professional development through a combination of individualized coaching, workshops, networking events, and access to top-tier recruiters across industries. CBS offers career advising beginning in the admissions process and continuing through the student journey, leveraging a robust suite of on-campus recruiting events, treks to major corporate hubs, and “Career Labs” that address skills from interviewing and negotiation to leadership development. Distinctively, CBS provides sector-specific resources in finance, consulting, technology, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, luxury retail, healthcare, and more, enabling students to tailor their career strategy to their interests. The school’s alumni network is an active resource, with mentorship programs, regular alumni-student networking, and global career panels. CBS’s career office also helps students access internships—both through formal summer placements and in-semester opportunities in the NYC region—and supports international students with visa guidance and global placement services. Beyond graduation, career support extends through lifelong alumni benefits: job boards, executive career coaching, and regional Columbia alumni clubs worldwide. The school also has dedicated resources for entrepreneurs, including connections to venture capital, startup accelerators, and competitions. Specialized leadership programs, faculty mentoring, and employer partnerships round out a comprehensive suite of services aimed at developing not only job-ready graduates but long-term global leaders.
94%
Placement Rate (MBA, 3 months post-grad)
$175,000
Median Base Salary (MBA 2023)
Over 500
Number of Employer Partners
Top Recruiters


Course Start Date:
Starting Soon
Application Deadline:
To be announced
Duration:
9 Months
₹ 2,62,835
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