Overview

Explore both the design and computer science sides of the user-experience equation. Master analytical problem solving and design thinking of UX principles that figure significantly in today's tech-focused marketplace.

Key Features

Industry partners bring real-world projects to the classroom and advise students on networking and the dynamic nature of the profession. Graduates leave with a portfolio of compelling UX design experience ready to support their professional aspirations.

The MPS is an online, cohort-based program where all coursework is directly related to the topic area. Completed in just 15 months, the program allows students to earn their degree while working full time.

Students in the User Experience Design program at Maryland Institute College of Art explore both the design and technical sides of user-experience, while mastering the analytical, problem-solving, and design thinking skills required in today’s tech-focused marketplace.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Industry Immersive

UX Design

Utility & Usability: Human-Centered Design

Prototyping

UX Product Management

Industry Tools: Exploration and Analysis

Design Lab: Industry Challenge

Capstone Development and Presentation

UX Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, 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.

English requirements

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General requirements

Graduate Admission Application Form: completed and submitted online.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume.

An official transcript from the institution that granted your most recent degree will be required of admitted students in order to matriculate.

International candidates whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.

OPTIONAL:

Statement of Purpose (required if you have not earned an undergraduate degree).

Candidates may submit 3-5 portfolio pieces demonstrating skills relevant to user experience research or design; please also include 1-2 sentences for each piece providing context about how it supports your candidacy for the User Experience Design (Online M.P.S.) program.

The portfolio narrative is a separate document that provides brief descriptions for each portfolio example. Each description should be 100 words or less.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19688 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19688 USD / year

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In-State

19688 USD / year

≈ 19688 USD / year

Funding

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