Master of Science in Business: Design and Innovation
Envision a new future in business
Ready to interrupt the business world’s status quo with creativity and ingenuity? Linfield University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Business: Design and Innovation program prepares you to do so. We deliver an immersive, hands-on education that spurs skill development, a future-oriented approach and professional growth — empowering you to earn your graduate degree in just 12 months.
As a specialized track in the business master’s degree program, the design and innovation concentration equips you and your classmates with the versatile business knowledge needed to emerge as the next generation of leaders and solution finders. Become proficient in establishing a company’s competitive edge, overseeing financial management, building a high-impact team and more.
Whatever your long-term goals, Linfield’s design and innovation graduate program fuels your success.
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Program features
Flexible Enrollment
Study full time or part time on the McMinnville campus
Accelerated learning
Earn your master’s degree in as little as 12 months
Affordable tuition
$1,070 per semester credit
Scholarships available
Why earn your master’s in business: design and innovation at Linfield University?
Immerse yourself in the global business world
To prepare you for a thriving career in a globalized marketplace, our master’s degree in business program culminates with a capstone project comprised of two transformative experiences. The first component is a remote consulting project with an international organization. You gain experience putting theory into practice by drafting and delivering strategic recommendations.
The second experience is our signature "City Challenge," designed to give you an intensive week-long international adventure and hands-on experience working with an organization. You’ll partner with classmates to provide actionable insights and strategies tailored to solve your client’s real-world challenges. Through these experiential learning opportunities, you undergo advanced professional development and strengthen your business acumen.
Participate in hands-on learning
In our design and innovation track, you learn by doing. We prioritize immersive real-world experiences to help you transform theoretical concepts into practical knowledge that spurs your academic and professional success. From group projects to our highly focused workshops, Linfield’s business curriculum cultivates a collaborative environment where you discover new ways to solve problems, infuse innovation into every industry sector and envision new opportunities for growth.
Qualify for a graduate fellowship and receive up to $5,000
Linfield University strives to create affordable paths for students to pursue higher education and elevate their career prospects. We proudly offer the Master’s in Business Graduate Fellowship, which awards up to $5,000 to qualified recipients to help them pay for their master’s degree and work toward their goals. To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, you must submit an application and a fellowship statement, detailing your academic and professional interests, your strengths, and more.
Please apply for admission to the graduate business program by April 15 for priority consideration. However, if you apply for acceptance after this deadline, our admissions committee will still consider your application.
Business design and innovation program curriculum
Linfield’s Master of Science in Business: Design and Innovation program equips you with the skills and expertise needed to drive innovation and forge a new path in the ever-changing business landscape.
Our 40-credit curriculum delivers common core classes that provide more generalized business theories and best practices alongside your specialization coursework. In your advanced business courses, you study influential management theories that pave the way for innovative leadership, collaborative team building, ethical decision-making and effective communication strategies. You also acquire essential skills for mitigating business risks and using key performance metrics to assess overall business performance.
Through your specialized design and innovation courses, you become proficient in developing actionable and sustainable business plans that prompt necessary organizational change and highlight value propositions. From exploring innovative thinking systems that allow you to modify intervention strategies to strengthen your ability to analyze financial health, these highly focused classes elevate your business acumen and help you stand out as a competitive professional in the workforce.
Learn from business experts
At Linfield, you learn from well-practiced professionals with decades of experience driving innovation in all industries. Our School of Business faculty encourages you to reach new levels of academic success and professional development through personalized mentorship inside and outside the classroom. Informed by their wealth of expertise, your understanding of the business world deepens, enabling you to navigate new challenges skillfully.
Meet our School of Business facultyWhat can you do with a business innovation master’s degree?
Pursuing a master’s degree in business with a concentration in design and innovation simultaneously sharpens your strategic and managerial skills while preparing you to infuse creativity into your problem-solving abilities. With this advanced leadership training, you have the qualifications to take on high-level management positions in a range of industries and fields.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an influx of 1.2 million management roles through 2033, signaling a burgeoning job market and room for career growth. These leadership positions also present the opportunity for higher earning potential. With a median annual wage of $116,880, the salaries for management jobs far exceed the national average of $48,060.
Linfield University’s graduates are thriving at startups, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations and tech companies.
You can pursue career roles such as:
Meet our business students
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2023-24 M.S. in Business Cohort
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2022-23 M.S. in Business Cohort
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Transfer Student to Softball Star
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Business master’s program admissions
Begin your journey to studying at Linfield University. Learn more about the admission process and requirements for the design and innovation business master’s degree program.
Tuition and financial aid
When you pursue graduate education, you can chart a new professional course. With 90% of Linfield students receiving financial aid, we remain proactive in improving access to higher education by offering competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance resources.
Imagine new professional opportunities — earn your M.S. in Business degree
Make a profound impact on the business world by studying at Linfield University. Enroll in our master’s in design and innovation program to refine your leadership skills and prepare for high-level positions in public, private and nonprofit organizations.
Take the next step toward advancing your education by applying to Linfield today.
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