University of Washington, Global Innovation Exchange

The Global Innovation Exchange is a global partnership between major research universities and innovative corporations to develop leaders in innovation. The first two academic partners are the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with foundational support from Microsoft. GIX pioneers new forms of teaching and learning by connecting world class learners and faculty with research-led companies and nonprofits to collaborate on solutions to global challenges.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION (MSTI) Through intensive courses in design thinking, technology development and entrepreneurship, the MSTI program teaches the skills needed to take an innovation from concept to development and on to launch. Join a community of innovators. Work alongside outstanding UW faculty who are pioneering connected device solutions and be mentored by technologists and startup entrepreneurs from Seattle’s thriving tech scene. 

STUDY IN CHINA: DUAL DEGREE OPTION Expand your global perspective with a 21-month dual degree program that includes six months of study in China. The dual degree combines the UW MSTI program with the Master of Engineering in Data Science and Information Technology program at Tsinghua University in Beijing