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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.

Program Overview

Focusing on the intersection between art and technology, students in the M.P.S. in UX Design study fundamental principles of interface design, project management, prototyping, and usability as applied to industries from gaming to healthcare and education to defense. 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.

 

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M.P.S.

User Experience Design

The MPS is an online, asynchronous program where all coursework is directly related to the topic area. Completed in as little as 15 months, the program allows students to earn their degree while working full time. Students in the M.P.S. in UX Design program 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.

  • Focuses on an applied field of study
  • Develops practical skills
  • Perfect for current and aspiring professionals
  • Delivered online over just 15 months
  • Students maintain a work-life balance

The MICA Canvas environment is a flexible and adaptive platform so students can conveniently access content.  Students also have access to MICA's web-based resources such as Adobe Creative Suite, MyMICA, Decker Library, and Business Source Premier, the industry's most used business research database.

The M.P.S. in UX Design invites recent graduates and experienced professionals seeking to advance their education to apply. Ideal candidates have an undergraduate degree in a visual art/design discipline coupled with a strong interest in designing for users and leveraging their technical skills and creative abilities to increase their competitive advantage in the field of user experience design. If interested candidates have yet to earn an undergraduate degree, exceptions can be made based on demonstrating a robust professional background with 5+ years of experience in increasing job responsibilities and a strong commitment to graduate-level coursework.
Program & Format &Term Program Start Date Term/Program End Date
MPS UXD Summer 2026 5/10/26 8/29/26
MPS UXD Fall 2026 8/30/26 12/19/26
MPS UXD Spring 2027 1/17/27 5/8/27

Master of Professional Studies in UX Design

Now Offering New Tracks

The Master of Professional Studies in UX Design prepares creative and analytical thinkers to design meaningful digital products, services, and experiences. Specialize in the following tracks: Research, Strategy, Design, or create your own.

The UX Research Track prepares students for roles focused on research planning, usability evaluation, and data-driven product insights. The three courses in this track address the full methodological breadth of professional UX research practice — encompassing evaluative, quantitative, and field-based research — and develop the ability to translate empirical evidence into design and strategic recommendations.

The UX Strategy Track prepares students to work at the intersection of design practice, business strategy, and product leadership. The three courses develop the ability to connect UX decisions to organizational outcomes, design complex multi-touchpoint service experiences, and contribute to long-term product vision and roadmap development.

 

The UX Design Track develops advanced competency in interface design, design systems, motion design, and prototyping — the technical and craft skills required for professional product design practice. Students graduating from this track are equipped to work as product designers, interaction designers, and visual design system developers in modern digital product environments.

Students who elect the Design Your Own Track may construct a custom specialization by selecting any three elective courses from the defined UX Research, UX Strategy, or UX Design tracks, or from approved MPS courses offered across the institution. This option allows students to construct a curriculum precisely aligned with specific professional goals — for example, a student targeting design operations, conversational UX, or digital accessibility might draw from multiple tracks, or a student from an adjacent field might incorporate courses from another MPS program.

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