478 Master's in Design in North America

The University of Baltimore offers a degree in Integrated Design. As a designer in the 21st century, you must be fluent in the language and concepts of multiple media—not only print, but also motion/video and web-based technologies.

Explore issues related to public space, housing, neighborhood integration, traffic and pedestrian safety, and other matters of key importance to urban centers at The New School's Architecture and Lighting Design program.

The online Learning, Design and Technology master’s degree from University of Nebraska Kearney will equip you with technical knowledge and skills to become a valuable resource for your school, business or organization. 

The Carnegie Mellon University Sustainable Design offers an integrated education that strives to prepare its graduates for careers that will reshape the built environment. The MSSD program engages socio-ecological and environmental issues related to architecture and urbanism at the intersection of design, building science, and technology.

Deepen your knowledge of the foundations of rhetorical theory and pursue your interests in fields such as rhetoric, discourse analysis, semiotics, multimedia design and critique, composition pedagogy, and professional writing with the Master of Arts in English (Rhetoric and Communication Design) program from University of Waterloo.

The School of Drama graduate Lighting Design option from Carnegie Mellon University is an integrated, hands-on, three-year program that teaches practical, theoretical and conceptual approaches for lighting design and technology.

The M.Sc. Integrated Systems Design and Dynamics at Kansas State University is a professional programme for working experts. This public study mode degree focuses on complex technological systems and can be completed in 12 to 24 months. It offers a flexible online curriculum without the need for GRE or GMAT scores.

The Design Studies programme at the University of Alberta offers a comprehensive master level education for creative professionals. This public study mode course provides advanced training over a standard duration, focusing on high-level research and practice within the University of Alberta to enhance your design expertise.

The Architecture - Research Studio at the University at Buffalo is a two-year, full-time graduate programme. This M.Arch track focuses on advanced research and creative making within leading-edge facilities. It is designed for students with a studio-based background seeking professional excellence in a global community.

The Learning, Design, and Technology (Instructional Design and Development) programme at the University of Georgia is a 36-credit Master of Education. Delivered via a 100% online study mode, this public course takes two years to complete, preparing professionals to create effective digital learning environments.

In the most successful apps, devices and software, form follows function. That's why demand has skyrocketed for user experience design experts. The User-Centered Design program is offered at Brandeis University.

The User Experience (UX) Design graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic simulates the interdisciplinary approaches needed to achieve an innovation process with a focus on design desirability, technological feasibility and business viability. 

The M.Sc. Design - Apparel Studies at the University of Minnesota is a two-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. It explores the complex relationships between humans and designed objects through advanced research and creative scholarship in textiles, dress history, and product development.

The Sustainable Design program at the Thomas Jefferson University works from the realization that deep sustainability and resilience is complex and requires a radically new approach to learning and design.

Our two-year graduate design programme Integrative Design — MDes —  at University of Michigan leads the charge to create and strengthen a new kind of designer able to respond to the creative challenges of the 21st century.

With the Educational Design and Technology program from Strayer University, you will learn to use motivational and learning theory to help engage students in their education. You’ll also grasp effective approaches to engaging with students, administration and staff to lead in a variety of educational settings.

Healthcare Design at University of Miami is a growing and rapidly developing field, with over 120 specialized design firms active only in the US.

Design Technology - Studio from Cornell University  program is a two-year research and project degree offered jointly by the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) and Cornell Tech which culminates in a master of science (M.S. DT). 

The Master of Arts (MA) in Design at Carnegie Mellon University is a one-year degree intended for students without design experience, who would like to transition from other disciplines, or add a design complement to their existing professional profile.

The Packaging Science program of Rochester Institute of Technology focuses on how to select raw materials, design, and create functional packaging that withstands environmental, chemical, and physical hazards during distribution and transportation, and to create aesthetically pleasing packages to pique consumer interest.