Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree with a concentration in User Experience Design (UXD) prepares students to thrive in the fast-paced world of digital design. This program provides advanced training in the tools and techniques needed to design and develop engaging, user-friendly, and accessible interfaces for websites, mobile apps, and other digital platforms.

Program Benefits

The benefits of the online learning experience include:

• Access to online networking and professional events
• Hotel accommodations covered for in-person events if the student lives 150+ miles away
• Virtual academic advising and executive coaching

Skills Gained

Students in the UXD concentration gain the following skills:

• Gather User Insights: Learn state-of-the-art methods and best practices for collecting and analyzing user information
• Apply Design Principles: Build a strong foundation in design methods rooted in human-computer interaction and interaction design
• Understand Human Behavior: Explore psychology, communication, and sociological theories that shape effective user experiences
• Bring Designs to Life: Drive and implement ideas through visual design and programming skills
• Prototype & Evaluate: Perform effective prototyping and assess a wide range of interactive media for usability and impact

Career Opportunities

MBS graduates with a UXD concentration enjoy wide-ranging positions in this rapidly evolving field, including:

• UX/Visual Designer
• UX Designer/Information Architect
• Senior UX Researcher
• UX Designer, CIO Design
• and more Companies that have hired MBS graduates include:
• BuzzFeed
• Solstice
• Verizon
• The Home Depot
• and more

Admission Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Taken, at a minimum, an introductory information technology (IT) course or equivalent Students without a technical background are required to take a prerequisite course in Frontend Programming & Development (Cr. 3) or the equivalent.

Program Coordinator

The coordinator for the UXD concentration is Rupa Misra.

Curriculum

The Master of Business and Science Degree curriculum includes a comprehensive set of courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business and science, as well as specialized knowledge in user experience design.