The academic content and assignments throughout the program mirror real-world settings, where designers often work in interdisciplinary teams tackling complex challenges.

The core courses "Design for Change 1" and "Design for Change 2" span two semesters. Here, students will be able to consider design, technology, society, and sustainability in an integrated manner while further developing their individual pathways as designers.

The course "Design for/in/with Technological Change" explores practical methods and theories, technology dilemmas, and technology sociology, as well as participatory methods and design probes. The focus here is on how designers can evolve as change agents, critical designers, and catalysts.

An elective course allows students to enhance their skills in three central areas:

• design tools
• technology comprehension
• societal change

In the course "Project Specialization in Research Groups," students will engage with the department's research groups, where they will also conduct a research project.

The course "Research Methods," with a focus on design, includes a shared component on scientific methods for several NTNU master's programs, as well as a section specifically tailored to design.

In the course "Project Management/Design Leadership," students will learn how to lead and manage design and research projects. They will also plan, conduct risk assessments, and ethically evaluate their master's project.

Other courses in the program include the joint course "Experts in Team" and two elective courses.