Program Overview

Introduction to the MS in Interior Architecture & Design Program

The MS in Interior Architecture & Design (MSIAD) program is designed to prepare students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds to become leaders in the field of interior design. Approximately 25 percent of the annual cohort are international students, bringing rich experiences and enthusiasm to the discipline. Most students complete the program in three years, depending on individual backgrounds and the completion of all necessary prerequisites.

Program Overview

As one of the few CIDA-accredited graduate programs in the country, MSIAD students are on the fast track to licensure and are highly prepared to enter the professional world of interior architecture and design. The program's coursework teaches conceptual, technical, and hands-on approaches in designing a range of spaces, including public, commercial, residential, and institutional projects. Students learn to transform environments to address aesthetic, social, physical, and psychological needs. In conjunction with an integrated studio approach, the MSIAD program emphasizes independent research culminating in a master's thesis.

Degrees Offered

• MS in Interior Architecture & Design: Full-Time, Philadelphia

Application Requirements

On-Campus Program

Deadlines

• U.S. Applicants:
  • Priority: January 15
  • Regular: June 1
• International Applicants:
  • Priority: January 15
  • Regular: March 1

Requirements

• Graduate Admission Application: An application fee of $65 U.S. is required.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all colleges and universities attended.
• International Transcripts: Must be evaluated by an approved agency for admittance into this program.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language: International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency.
• Essay: Approximately 500 words explaining reasons for pursuing a degree, short-term and long-term career plans, and how background, experience, interest, and/or values will enable the pursuit of these goals.
• Résumé: Must be uploaded as part of the admission application.
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters from former professors or professional contacts with supervisory capacity are required.
• Portfolio (Optional): For exemption from undergraduate prerequisites in studio art and design courses.

Academic Experience

If you have a previous degree in interior design, architecture, or a related discipline, you should apply for the Interior Architecture program.

Accreditation

The program is fully accredited by the Council for Interior Design.