MSE:IPD at Upenn Vs MIIPS at CMU

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<p>I have close to 8 years of work experience in product design (Schneider Electric private limited). I have Done BE - Mechanical Engineering and have 3 patents in my name. From last few years I am very much focused on Social innovation and working on innovative products for BOP and DAP segment (BOP: Bottom of pyramid and DAP: Differently abled people) with in my capacity.
Acquiring skills, guidance and funding are quite the reasons I have decided to opt for further study.
I have plan to start a start up while doing my degree (Focused on creating solution for BOP / DAP segments) and work for it after completing<br>
~ tried to give little background about me.</p>

<p>I have got 2 calls so far one from Carnegie Melon university for "Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services" which will be jointly given by School of Engineering, Design and Tepper School of Business (1 Year: duration).</p>

<p>And other at University of Pennsylvania (Upen – IVY league college) for MSE: IPD (Integrated product Design) which will be jointly given by the School of Engineering & Applied Science, the Wharton School of Business, and the School of Design (2 Years: duration).</p>

<p>Quite confused and have hardly 2 weeks left to decide.
Seek Advice badly...</p>

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<p>Hello, I have just joined the MII PS course at Carnegie Mellon University and I am looking at creating products for people with special needs with the intention of not only making life easier but also to developing certain areas of cognition through toys for differently abled children. I think your idea of a start up is a good one and in a field that has great potential. I am curious to know what you finally decided to do. Did you take up UPenn? </p>

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<p>Hi Ankitaa nice concept ha. I am MS SM student at CMU SV, i think we are in the same class of product innovation. i am looking for a startup too and have some ideas. tech for special needs is one of the ideas i have for blind people or for people who can not hear and or speak. let me know if you are eager to work.</p>