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Learner pathways are changing. Careers are evolving. And the creative economy demands talent that can move fluidly between disciplines, industries, and opportunities.

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The School of Creative and Professional Studies offers flexible learning opportunities:

For working professionals and alumni seeking to upskill or advance in creative leadership, technology, and design.
For organizations eager to partner with MICA through professional development and workforce training for their employees.

Doug Barkey: Translating Creative Activity Into Entrepreneurial Opportunity

“MICA has always had a focus on creative careers,” says Barkey. The School of Creative and Professional Studies continues that tradition by serving “both emerging professionals and those already established in their fields.”

Professional Programs

Students seeking an advanced degree can choose between four fully online Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs in Business for Creatives, Data Visualization and Communication, Game Design, Product Management, and UX Design; an online Master of Arts (MA) in Graphic Design, or an online dual-degree in Design Leadership (MA/MBA) with Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business.

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Professional Studio

Upskill for What’s Next in the Creative Economy

You don’t have to go back to school to stay ahead of the curve. Professional Studio is MICA’s new hub for advanced upskilling—built for designers, artists, freelancers, and creative entrepreneurs who need flexible, applied learning in areas driving the creative economy.

Learn more about Professional Studio

Values

At the SCPS, we believe education should be flexible, relevant, and transformative. Grounded in MICA’s legacy of creative excellence, our programs combine practitioner-led learning, personalized support, and industry-driven innovation to help professionals advance their careers and shape the future of their fields.

MICA offers flexible programs for career advancement, with the quality, affordability, and accessibility that creative professionals need. Our programs build creative confidence and critical thinking, strengthening talent for experimentation and innovation that lead to personal transformation.

Learning is most powerful when it's hands-on and taught by working industry leaders. Project-based curricula mirror agency and professional practice, so students complete with market-ready portfolios that have been created with the guidance and insight of experts in the field.

Every student is a valued member of our learning community. A proactive, dedicated support team meets students where they are, connects them to resources, and ensures the personalized attention that defines the SCPS experience. And beyond the team, students find each other: peers who challenge, encourage, and build alongside them across cohorts and programs.

Creativity rooted in a 200-year legacy of global impact transforms how students learn, lead, and contribute. SCPS expands MICA's renowned institutional footprint into new formats and audiences across a range of delivery models.

SCPS programs help shape the industries they serve. Programs develop innovations in response to current standards, emerging tools, and the realities of creative industries. This approach prepares students to contribute to the future of their creative profession.

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