Overview

Unlike a typical MBA program with a generic core curriculum, every course in this Business of Art and Design program from Maryland Institute College of Art has been specifically tailored for creative professionals and built for immediate, practical application.

Learn how to create real business tools like marketing plans and product roadmaps that you can apply directly to accelerate your career.
Become versed in analyzing and presenting cutting-edge business strategies. Use the capstone as a springboard for your new company or product idea.
Build out a portfolio of work that you can use when launching your business, pitching your idea, or applying to a company.

Choose Your Path

The M.P.S. in the Business of Art and Design is an online, cohort-based graduate program built for working professionals that can be completed in 15 months. Choose between an Entrepreneur or Product Management track. The curriculum is taught by MICA faculty and industry professionals to ensure students gain relevant experience and knowledge.

Who Should Apply

Designed for students from a variety of disciplines including visual artists, designers, architects, illustrators, musicians, actors, writers, craft persons, performing artists, and other creative professionals this program is ideal for individuals with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a drive for business success, and a willingness to commit to an intensive learning experience.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business Formations And Taxes
Operations Essentials
Market Research
Business Management And Leadership
Industry Immersive
Marketing & Social Media

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Visual Arts Management of Creative Industries View 10 other Masters in Management of Creative Industries in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Admission Application Form: completed and submitted online
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
A written statement describing your personal and/or professional interest in graduate study in MICA's Business of Art and Design (Online M.P.S.) program. (500 to 700 words)
Proof of Degree or Equivalent
Candidates may submit up to 10 portfolio images that provide relevant insight into their candidacy for the Business of Art and Design (Online M.P.S.) program.
$75 Application Fee
International candidates whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18750 USD / year

≈ 18750 USD / year
Out-of-State

18750 USD / year

≈ 18750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18750 USD / year

≈ 18750 USD / year

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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