Learners will participate in two week-long residential experiences — the first to be held on the University of Southern California’s campus in Los Angeles, and the second at another location in the United States. During these in-person meetings, learners network with leading industry professionals, connect with like-minded peers, and deepen their understanding of the innovative industries that drive positive change.
University of Southern California MS in Integrated Design, Business and Technology online
Discover the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation, engage in an interdisciplinary curriculum, and join its next wave of creative thought leaders.
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- Residential experiences: Unlock your creative potential, and participate in two in-person residentials, one held in Los Angeles and the other in a different U.S. city.
- Interdisciplinary curriculum: Engage in a dynamic curriculum built specifically for creative problem solvers from a broad spectrum of industries.
- No GRE or GMAT required: Show The USC Iovine and Young Academy admissions committee your ingenuity and problem-solving skills — and don’t worry about standardized test scores.
About The USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation
Founded in 2013, The USC Iovine and Young Academy community continues to uplift diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in the pursuit of creative exploration. Learn to think critically across industries, communicate with diverse audiences, and cultivate global change with support from inspiring faculty.
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Curriculum
The online Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology interdisciplinary curriculum teaches learners to reimagine and disrupt evolving perspectives and technologies. Fueled by diversity and inclusion, this learner-centered program will equip you with skills to advance your career across dynamic industries such as business, design, technology, and communications. Featured courses include:
- Processes and perspectives: Consider problems from various perspectives and challenge your preconceptions.
- Opportunity and uncertainty: Identify problems and enhance your ability to take calculated risks to find innovative solutions.
- Narrative and storytelling: Find the “story” in your work and persuasively communicate your ideas — and their narrative — to gain buy-in.
Admissions
Prospective learners interested in this program must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The admissions committee may consider exceptional applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree on a case-by-case basis. No GRE or GMAT scores required. To complete an application, you will need to submit:
Online application
Résumé
Official transcripts from all previous institutions
Short essays
Letters of recommendation
Portfolio or collection of work (optional for all, but recommended for applicants with a design background)
TOEFL scores (if applicable)
In-person residentials
