
MASTERCLASS

The Masterclass Industrial Design Engineering is a postgraduate program for our best alumni in Industrial (product) Design in collaboration with the industry.
In this exclusive 10-month program, financed by the participating companies, IDC selects its’ most promising product designers to work within your company on your innovation project.
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The Masterclass is a unique combination of working and studying:
While working on challenging design projects in a company, Masterclasser get weekly management classes and personal coaching of external consultants. Resulting in both personal and professional growth. In this way, graduates can prove the industry what they are made of!
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"Our two Masterclassers form a unique design team that complement each other. Their energetic approach and hands-on mentality triggers our scientists.
The clash between product designers and chemists gives sparks. A win-win between both parties.”
Mario Genetello, R&D Engineer RECTICEL NV
COMPANY: LOOKING FOR TALENT?
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Unique recruitment formula: Selection and matching of young design talent by IDC.
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Innovation project: Realize your innovation strategy by promising graduates during an intensive 10 month period.
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IDC Expertise: During the project companies can appleal to the knowledge, expertise and researchers of IDC.
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IP for the company
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STUDENT: SEEKING A CAREER BOOST?
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Carreer growth: unleash your full potential in a highly challenging
company setting on an innovation project. -
Postgraduate degree: You receive a post-graduate degree
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Monthly wage: There is no tuition fee, Masterclassers
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Build your network and gain valuable experience!
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80% WORKING
Based on company wants and needs, 1 or 2 Masterclassers work on innovation projects related to research, development and design of products and or services, during 4 days a week.
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20% STUDYING
One day in the week is reserved for personal growth, coaching and management classes by external consultants in:
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management & leadership skills
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innovation & change management
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financial management
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project & time management
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value innovation & service design
DURATION: 10 MONTHS
With start in October or February
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PRICE
The Masterclass is paid by the participating companies and includes:
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Recruitment of candidates
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Personnel administration by Howest en monthly wages
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Management classes
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Organisation of the Masterclass
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Intellectual Property for the company
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Up to 40% subsidies through KMO Portefeuille.
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SELECTION of CANDIDATES
We scout young design talent. Companies select the candidate(s) in close collaboration with IPO.
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