Overview

All classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends, and you can enroll full-time, part-time, or study online with live classes delivered via video-conferencing.

Intended for those working in the design or architecture professions, the program provides students with a thorough grounding in the best practices in environmentally informed designs for the interior. Students become knowledgeable on topics tested by the LEED and WELL exams. Upon completion of the MPS-S program and with further study and experience, students are in a position to sit for LEED AP and WELL AP Accreditation — two highly sought-after credentials.

Highlights

During the The Sustainable Interior Environments program of the New York School of Interior Design students are exposed to a wide range of topics, research methods, integrated design development methodologies, and sustainable project management practices. Course work addresses the history and theory of sustainability, principles of sustainable materials, natural and artificial lighting and control systems, and integrated environmental systems design. It also covers indoor air quality as well as green textiles, furnishings, and decorative elements. The program includes two studio courses designed to integrate acquired knowledge and research while exploring both residential and nonresidential environments.

The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis

All classes are in the evenings and on weekends

The program is offered onsite and online (live classes delivered via videoconferencing at set class times)

Requires a degree in interior design, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field and an advanced portfolio

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Theory of Sustainability in the Interior Environment

Fundamentals of Sustainable Design

Materials and Finishes for the Sustainable Interior

Principles of Sustainable Lighting for Interiors

Sustainable Studio - Residential Environments

Sustainable Interior Design Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application.

You must submit a non-refundable application fee of $60 for domestic students or $100 for international students.

Applicants must submit a personal, typed statement, roughly one page in length, describing their reasons for applying to NYSID and their educational and professional goals.

All applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.

Resume.

Applicants who have graduated from a U.S. high school within the past five years must submit results from either the SAT test or the ACT test.

A bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture or a closely related field.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46800 USD / year

≈ 46800 USD / year
Out-of-State

46800 USD / year

≈ 46800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46800 USD / year

≈ 46800 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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