EXPERTISE AT THE
OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTEGRATED DESIGN, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
More than ever, the pace of changing technology demands leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who can think across disciplinary boundaries, synthesize diverse ideas to create new technologies, ventures, and human-centric solutions for purpose-driven societal change. The Iovine and Young Academy’s online Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology at the University of Southern California offers an unparalleled integrated learning experience focused on the intersection of human-centered design, technology, entrepreneurship, and communication to equip the next generation of leaders to lead with empathy and create sustainable impact for a better world.
World-Class Education, Virtually Anywhere
The online Master of Science builds on the Academy’s signature learning framework that combines integrated coursework in the domains of technology, design, business and communication, along with real-world, collaborative projects with industry partners. The program prepares students to approach societal needs, technology innovation and business planning in an integrated manner and lead cross-sector innovation in their organizations. Graduates are agile thinkers who can identify and seize opportunities, envision and execute solutions, adapt to change and uncertainty, and transform challenges and solutions into compelling narratives.
The Academy’s online degree can be successfully completed in as few as 16 months on a full-time basis from any location. While the program can be completed in as little as four terms, it is also designed to provide maximum flexibility for working professionals to excel academically while balancing a full-time work schedule.
Online classes are taught by esteemed USC faculty in a collaborative, interactive setting. Classes combine live sessions where students and faculty engage in real-time, with asynchronous coursework that students can work on at any time. The online program also includes team-based projects that have realworld, practical significance and application.
Industry Collaboration
The Academy’s online graduate program offers two unique, five-day immersive residential experiences. These fast-paced workshops focus on the dynamics of team-based, collaborative problem solving, taking students through proven methods and tools for addressing issues that most often affect organizations and their stakeholders. Students benefit from direct input and insights from industry experts, culminating in a live pitch to a panel of select professionals and faculty.
Past industry partners have included GameStop, Apple Education, Global Brands Group, American Heart Association, IDEO U, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and Los Angeles World Airports (LAX).
Expert USC Faculty
The Academy’s faculty are accomplished professionals and experienced educators who bring deep knowledge and expertise in a wide range of fields including design, technology, strategic consulting, finance, management, arts and culture, and entrepreneurship.
CAREER PATHS
Whether students are looking to launch a new venture, pivot into a new career, or accelerate their career trajectory, the Academy’s master’s degree prepares students with a powerful combination of skills and strategies, along with hands-on, real-world professionalizing opportunities to chart meaningful career paths.
The online master’s degree program brings together recent graduates and working professionals from diverse areas of practice such as design, engineering, computer science, architecture, interactive media, communication, entertainment, and business. Students learn to work in cross-sector teams, gain knowledge in new domain areas, and leverage the intersection of domains to produce innovative solutions. The program prepares graduates to advance into leadership positions such as:
▪ Director of Strategy
▪ Founder and CEO
▪ Head of Design
▪ Software Engineering Manager
Lead AR Engineer
Creative Content Manager
Art Director
Marketing Manager
Digital Producer
▪ Data Engineer Manager
▪ Management Consultant
▪ Innovation and Experience Design Consultant
▪ Design Strategy Consultant
▪ Lead Game Designer
▪ Product Manager
▪ Product Design Manager
▪ UX/UI Design Manager
PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
▪ Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology
▪ Flexible, online degree for working professionals
▪ Complete in as few as 16 months (full-time option)
▪ Start dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
▪ Access to a vibrant, entrepreneurial network of cohort members, alumni, faculty, and mentors at the Academy and USC
▪ Access to Iovine and Young Hall’s stateof-the-art makerspaces (for Los Angelesbased students)
HOW TO APPLY
The Academy’s online Master of Science program offers fall, spring, and summer intakes. More information on how to apply can be found at: online-iovine-young.usc.edu/admissions.
For more information about the online master’s degree contact:
(866) 376-2505
admissions@online-iovine-young.usc.edu
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