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Experience Design

Master's

The Master of Science in Experience Design embraces research-driven design thinking for entrepreneurship and innovation, preparing students to be vital contributors and leaders of professional experience design teams.

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Program Format
On ground
Time Commitment
Part time, Full time
Duration
1 - 2 Year(s)
Entry Term(s)
Fall
Meets F1 visa requirements
Yes
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Program overview

Reimagine design

The Master of Science in Experience Design offers a two-semester-long graduate experience that combines theory and project-based practice and results in a professional degree.

The program delivers a strong graduate credential to complement your prior degree(s) and prepares you to be a professional experience designer who is able to collaborate effectively in this dynamic and burgeoning field of research and practice.

The program develops professionals skilled in design principles and practices needed to thrive in an evolving interdisciplinary field. Embedded in the CAMD graduate course offerings, MS Experience Design students will have the opportunity to join CAMD graduate students from diverse disciplines for a range of events, exhibitions, guest lectures, and workshops.

  • The program includes exhibitions, guest lectures, and workshops
  • Draws on a range of scholarly disciplines, including business, psychology, human-computer interaction, engineering, and cybernetics
  • Two-semester-long graduate experience combines theory and project-based practice
  • Curriculum designed to prepare students for leadership roles in this evolving field

Our program allows working professionals or graduates from design and other disciplines (such as architecture, business, engineering, communications, computer science, healthcare, humanities, and the social sciences) to gain knowledge and experience in the design competencies needed to address societal challenges.

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Application Deadlines

Priority deadline for scholarship consideration: February 1
Final deadline for international applicants: May 1
Final deadline for domestic applicants: August 1

  • Application form

  • Application fee

  • Resumé

  • Personal statement

  • Transcripts from all institutions attended

    • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo exam scores for international applicants

  • Portfolio

Program objectives

Prepare for success

You’ll be prepared to work and thrive in design agencies, design-related and design-driven industries and public institutions.

Gain in-demand skills

Analyze how people undergo real-world situations, and identify shortcomings as well as opportunities for improved engagement between artifacts and systems-virtual or physical-and the humans who encounter them.

Design for real-world impact

Master the art of creating user-centered experiences across industries, from healthcare to public services, by leveraging technology and design thinking.

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Tuition and financial aid

  • $65,888
    Tuition in USD

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.

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