Study Programme of the Master of Teaching: Product Development
2025-2026
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
33 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
Advanced Product Design
Applied Research Methodology
Product-Service Systems Design Project
- Ivo Dewit
- Francis Dams
- Dorien Eeckhout
- Maud Gruyters
- Kristel Van Ael
- Sander Zelck
Workshop: Innovation Week
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
Design for Interaction: Module 1
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom Management
Teaching Methodology Design with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Design with Supervision
Teaching Component - Option B
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Teaching Methodology Design with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Design with Supervision
In-school Training: Completion Design 2 with Supervision
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
9 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
Design for Interaction: Module 2
Technology-driven Design: Module 2
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
School, Policy and Society
Learning and motivating
- - NNB
- Astrid Cerpentier
Teaching Methodology Engineering and Technology with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Engineering and Technology with Supervision
Master's Thesis Part I: Methodological Seminars
Master's Thesis Part II: Dissertation
Master's Thesis Part III: Practical Case (1st Sem + 2nd Sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
In-school Training: Specialization
Teaching Component - Option B - Part 1
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom Management
School, Policy and Society
Master's Thesis Part I: Methodological Seminars
Master's Thesis Part II: Dissertation
Master's Thesis Part III: Practical Case (1st Sem + 2nd Sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
Teaching Component - option B - Part 2
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Elective Courses: one to be chosen from the list below.
Digital Learning environments
- - NNB
- - NNB
Student Counselling
School in a Super Diverse Society
Introduction Teaching Methodology General Subj. for Techn. and Vocational Ed. with Practice Sessions
Introduction teaching methodology general sub. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
Teaching Component - option B - Part 3
6 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profile Course: one to be chosen from the list below.
Theoretical and Practical Specialization: Multilingual Education
Theoretical and Practical Specialization: Caring and Inclusive Education
Teaching Component - option B - Part 4
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profiling Project: include the corresponding In-school training from the list below.
In-school Training: Multilingual Education
In-school Training: Caring and Inclusive Education
2024-2025
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
33 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
Advanced Product Design
Applied Research Methodology
Product-Service Systems Design Project
- Ivo Dewit
- Francis Dams
- Dorien Eeckhout
- Maud Gruyters
- Kristel Van Ael
- Sander Zelck
Workshop: Innovation Week
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
Design for Interaction: Module 1
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom Management
Teaching Methodology Design with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Design with Supervision
Teaching Component - Option B
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Teaching Methodology Design with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Design with Supervision
In-school Training: Completion Design 2 with Supervision
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
9 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
Design for Interaction: Module 2
Technology-driven Design: Module 2
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
School, Policy and Society
Powerful Learning Environments
Teaching Methodology Engineering and Technology with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Engineering and Technology with Supervision
Master's Thesis Part I: Methodological Seminars
Master's Thesis Part II: Dissertation
Master's Thesis Part III: Practical Case (1st Sem + 2nd Sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
In-school Training: Specialization
Teaching Component - Option B - Part 1
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom Management
School, Policy and Society
Master's Thesis Part I: Methodological Seminars
Master's Thesis Part II: Dissertation
Master's Thesis Part III: Practical Case (1st Sem + 2nd Sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
Teaching Component - option B - Part 2
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Elective Courses: one to be chosen from the list below.
Cognitive and Learning Processes
Student Counselling
School in a Super Diverse Society
Teaching Component - option B - Part 3
6 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profile Course: one to be chosen from the list below.
Theoretical and Practical Specialization: Multilingual Education
Theoretical and Practical Specialization: Caring and Inclusive Education
Teaching Component - option B - Part 4
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profiling Project: include the corresponding In-school training from the list below.
In-school Training: Multilingual Education
In-school Training: Caring and Inclusive Education
2023-2024
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
33 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
Advanced Product Design
Applied Research Methodology
Product-Service Systems Design Project
- Ivo Dewit
- Francis Dams
- Dorien Eeckhout
- Maud Gruyters
- Kristel Van Ael
- Sander Zelck
Workshop: Innovation Week
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
Design for Interaction: Module 1
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom Management
Teaching Methodology Design with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Design with Supervision
Teaching Component - Option B
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Teaching Methodology Design with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Design with Supervision
In-school Training: Completion Design 2 with Supervision
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
9 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
Design for Interaction: Module 2
Technology-driven Design: Module 2
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
School, Policy and Society
Powerful Learning Environments
Teaching Methodology Engineering and Technology with Practice Sessions
In-school Training: Completion Engineering and Technology with Supervision
Master's Thesis Part I: Methodological Seminars
Master's Thesis Part II: Dissertation
Master's Thesis Part III: Practical Case (1st Sem + 2nd Sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
In-school Training: Specialization
Teaching Component - Option B - Part 1
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom Management
School, Policy and Society
Master's Thesis Part I: Methodological Seminars
Master's Thesis Part II: Dissertation
Master's Thesis Part III: Practical Case (1st Sem + 2nd Sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
Teaching Component - option B - Part 2
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Elective Courses: one to be chosen from the list below.
Cognitive and Learning Processes
Student Counselling
School in a Super Diverse Society
Teaching Component - option B - Part 3
6 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profile Course: one to be chosen from the list below.
Theoretical and Practical Specialization: Multilingual Education
Theoretical and Practical Specialization: Caring and Inclusive Education
Teaching Component - option B - Part 4
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profiling Project: include the corresponding In-school training from the list below.
In-school Training: Multilingual Education
In-school Training: Caring and Inclusive Education
2022-2023
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
33 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
- Regan Watts
- Frank Goethijn
Advanced Product Design
Applied Research Methodology
Product-Service Systems Design Project
- Ivo Dewit
- Francis Dams
- Dries De Roeck
- Frank Goethijn
- Maud Gruyters
- Moein Nedaei
- Kristel Van Ael
Workshop: Innovation Week
- Frank Goethijn
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
Design for Interaction: Module 1
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
- Frank Goethijn
- Theo Linders
- Andres Vanhooydonck
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom management
Teaching methodology design with practice sessions
In-school training: completion design with supervision
Teaching Component - Option B
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Teaching methodology design with practice sessions
In-school training: completion design with supervision
In-school training: completion design 2 with supervision
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
9 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
Design for Interaction: Module 2
Technology-driven Design: Module 2
- Frank Goethijn
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Option A
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
School, policy and society
Powerful learning environments
Teaching methodology engineering and technology with practice sessions
In-school training: completion engineering and technology with supervision
Master's thesis part I: methodological seminars
Master's thesis part II: dissertation
Master's thesis part III: Practical case (1st sem + 2nd sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
In-school training: specialization
Teaching Component - Option B - Part 1
Students choose Option A (two teaching methodologies) or Option B (one teaching methodology and one profile), depending on the 15 ECTS-credits of the Bachelor or Preparatory Programme.
Classroom management
School, policy and society
Master's thesis part I: methodological seminars
Master's thesis part II: dissertation
Master's thesis part III: Practical case (1st sem + 2nd sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
Teaching Component - option B - Part 2
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Elective Courses: one to be chosen from the list below.
Cognitive and learning processes
Student counselling
School in a superdiverse society
Teaching Component - option B - Part 3
6 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profile Course: one to be chosen from the list below.
Theoretical and practical specialization: multi lingual education
Theoretical and practical specialization: caring and inclusive education
Teaching Component - option B - Part 4
3 ECTS-credits
Option B: Profiling Project: include the corresponding In-school training from the list below.
In-school training: multi lingual education
In-school training: caring and inclusive education
2021-2022
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
24 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
- Regan Watts
- Frank Goethijn
Advanced Product Design
Applied Research Methodology
Workshop: Innovation Week
- Frank Goethijn
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
Design for Interaction: Module 1
- Lukas Van Campenhout
- Pieter Tieleman
- Kristof Vaes
- Marieke Van Camp
- Jochen Vleugels
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
- Frank Goethijn
- Theo Linders
- Andres Vanhooydonck
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Compulsory Courses
20 ECTS-credits
Educational Science 2: Learning and Living Environments (1ste semester)
Educational Science 3: Educational Technology and Innovation
Concepts in Education 2
Teaching methodology product development with practice sessions
In-school training: completion 1 product development
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
18 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
IPO Project: Integrated System
- Alexis Jacoby
- Francis Dams
- Dries De Roeck
- Ivo Dewit
- Frank Goethijn
- Moein Nedaei
- Sarah Rohaert
- Kristel Van Ael
- Sander Zelck
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
Design for Interaction: Module 2
Technology-driven Design: Module 2
- Frank Goethijn
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Compulsory Courses
16 ECTS-credits
Teaching methodology engineering and technology with practice sessions
In-school training: completion 1 engineering and technology
In-school/company training: expertise
Master Thesis - Compulsory Courses
24 ECTS-credits
Master's thesis part I: methodological seminars
Master's thesis part B
Master's thesis part III: Practical case (1st sem + 2nd sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
2020-2021
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
24 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
- Regan Watts
- Frank Goethijn
Advanced Product Design
Applied Research Methodology
Workshop: Innovation Week
- Frank Goethijn
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
Design for Interaction: Module 1
- Lukas Van Campenhout
- Pieter Tieleman
- Kristof Vaes
- Marieke Van Camp
- Jochen Vleugels
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
- Frank Goethijn
- Theo Linders
- Andres Vanhooydonck
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Compulsory Courses
20 ECTS-credits
Concepts in Education 2
Teaching methodology product development with practice sessions
In-school training: completion 1 product development
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
18 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
IPO Project: Integrated System
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
Design for Interaction: Module 2
Technology-Driven Design : Module 2
- Frank Goethijn
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Compulsory Courses
16 ECTS-credits
Teaching methodology engineering and technology with practice sessions
- Leen Goovaerts
- Wouter Delée
In-school training: completion 1 engineering and technology
- Leen Goovaerts
- Wouter Delée
In-school/company training: expertise
Master Thesis - Compulsory Courses
24 ECTS-credits
Master's thesis partim I: methodological seminars
Master's thesis partim III: Practical case (1st sem + 2nd sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
2019-2020
Model Path Part 1
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
24 ECTS-credits
Strategic Design Fundamentals
Design for Interaction Fundamentals
Technology-Driven Design
- Regan Watts
- Frank Goethijn
Advanced Product Design
- Jan Corremans
- Elke Mestdagh
- - NNB
Applied Research Methodology
- Jouke Casper Verlinden
- Lien Acke
- Muriel De Boeck
- Laure Herweyers
- Ingrid Moons
- Thomas Peeters
- Marieke Van Camp
- Sander Van Goethem
- Joren Van Loon
- Lore Veelaert
- Stijn Verwulgen
- Jochen Vleugels
Workshop: Innovation Week
- Frank Goethijn
International Design Workshop
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
12 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 1
- Alexis Jacoby
- Christiaan Baelus
- Kristel Van Ael
Design for Interaction: Module 1
- Kristof Vaes
- Achiel Standaert
- Lukas Van Campenhout
- Jouke Casper Verlinden
- Jochen Vleugels
Technology-Driven Design: Module 1
- Frank Goethijn
- Theo Linders
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Compulsory Courses
20 ECTS-credits
Concepts in Education 1
Concepts in Education 2
Teaching methodology product development with practice sessions
- Paul Janssenswillen
- Astrid Cerpentier
In-school training: completion 1 product development
- Paul Janssenswillen
- Astrid Cerpentier
Model Path Part 2
Domain Specific Component - Compulsory Courses
18 ECTS-credits
History and Philosophy
Portfolio
IPO Project: Integrated Systems
- Christiaan Baelus
- Francis Dams
- Ivo Dewit
- Frank Goethijn
- Kristel Van Ael
- Jouke Casper Verlinden
Domain Specific Component - Elective Courses Major Minor
6 ECTS-credits
The student chooses two modules. One as major and one as minor.
Strategic Design: Module 2
- Alexis Jacoby
- Christiaan Baelus
Design for Interaction: Module 2
- Kristof Vaes
- Achiel Standaert
Technology-Driven Design : Module 2
- Frank Goethijn
- Regan Watts
Teaching Component - Compulsory Courses
16 ECTS-credits
Teaching methodology engineering and technology with practice sessions
- Leen Goovaerts
- Wouter Delée
In-school training: completion 1 engineering and technology
- Leen Goovaerts
- Wouter Delée
In-school/company training: expertise
Master Thesis - Compulsory Courses
24 ECTS-credits
Master's thesis partim I: methodological seminars
Master's thesis partim II: dissertation (18 ECTS-credits)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder
Master's thesis partim III: Practical case (1st sem + 2nd sem)
- - NNB
- Annick De Vylder