MPS Business for Creatives
MPS in Business for Creatives
Build the business foundation to launch and lead in the creative economy.
The online Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Business for Creatives is a flexible, creative-first alternative to an MBA, tailored to artists, designers, and cultural innovators.
You'll develop business, brand, and leadership skills while advancing toward launch-ready ventures, brands, and strategic initiatives on a streamlined path to graduation.
PICK FROM THREE TRACKS
As a student in MICA's MPS in Business for Creatives program, you'll have the opportunity to customize your degree by choosing from one of our three tracks:
Entrepreneurship & Venture
Transform your creative vision into a viable venture. Through practical courses taught by successful entrepreneurs, you'll learn how to prototype, fund, and grow a sustainable, mission-driven enterprise.
Brand & Luxury Management
Explore the evolving landscape of luxury—from ethical craft to AI-enabled brand systems. Develop immersive brand experiences that create cultural value across fashion, products, and emerging luxury sectors.
Creative Leadership & Strategy
Prepare to lead creative enterprises through a focus on strategic planning, organizational leadership, and ethical business practice.
Whichever track you opt for, you'll complete a capstone project that brings your ideas to life—whether that means launching a new venture, establishing a brand, or driving creative innovation.
WHY CHOOSE THE ONLINE MPS IN BUSINESS FOR CREATIVES?
A Creative-First Alternative to an MBA
Built specifically for artists, designers, and cultural producers, MICA's program focuses on creative ventures, brands, and organizations rather than traditional corporate pathways.
Flexible, Accelerated Online Format
Complete MICA's 30-credit program 100% online in as little as 15 months. Designed for working professionals, the curriculum offers flexible learning you can apply to your work immediately.
Real-World, Launch-Ready Outcomes
Through hands-on coursework and a capstone project, you'll develop an actionable business plan or venture model, a refined brand and communication strategy, and market-ready tools.
Faculty Who Are Practicing Professionals
Courses are taught by entrepreneurs, strategists, and creative executives. You'll gain exposure to current industry practices, expand your network, and receive relevant, real-world feedback.
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