The USC Iovine and Young Academy’s online Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology (MSIDBT) is a graduate degree program featuring a unique, integrative curriculum that teaches students to think critically at the intersection of the arts and design, technology, and business and venture management.
This bold, innovative program will prepare students to become leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative problem-solvers who can adapt quickly to a rapidly changing global marketplace, lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams, and deliver powerful solutions to drive positive change for today’s society.
All 38 required units can be completed via online courses. Students enrolled in the online MSIDBT — similarly to students enrolled in the on-campus program — can also craft custom and highly flexible combinations of in-person and online courses that range from taking courses completely online to taking courses completely in person.
“The integration of different disciplines, different approaches, is where we’re going to see many future breakthroughs in human intelligence.” — Thanassis Rikakis, dean of USC Iovine and Young Academy
MSIDBT at a Glance
- 38-unit online master’s program
- 17-24 months to complete
- A highly customizable curriculum and a wide range of live online and in-person classes to choose from
- Optional in-person residentials working with leading industry organizations
- Learn from industry thought leaders and distinguished USC faculty
- Join a tight-knit community of makers, entrepreneurs, designers, and engineers
- No GRE/GMAT scores required to apply
Many Disciplines. One Integrated Program. Infinite Possibilities.
The integrative curriculum teaches students to achieve fluency in the languages and methodologies of design, technology and business. Students will also develop an understanding of how these disciplines work synergistically to spark potentially groundbreaking ideas and solutions across industries. Working in cross-disciplinary teams, students will:
- Conceive and develop solutions to complex design, business and technological challenges
- Collaborate with leading companies on real-world problems during intensive design strategy sprints
- Cultivate a strong professional network with people from diverse industry backgrounds
- Learn to lead and work in cross-functional teams
- Build a foundational knowledge and fluency in design, technology and business
- Develop storytelling techniques that will help you communicate concepts and solutions
- Learn critical decision-making and problem-solving tools and techniques
- Learn to identify and analyze opportunity and uncertainty in diverse contexts
Discover USC’s online Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology.
Careers in Integrated Design, Business and Technology
Today’s tech-driven marketplace has led to the growth of “hybrid” jobs that require agile thinkers who can work across diverse disciplines and domains. This program prepares students to both manage and work in cross-functional teams. Classes are composed of peers from professional backgrounds such as:
Business: Digital marketing, brand marketing, media and entertainment, public relations, social media management, entrepreneurship, executive leadership, project management, product marketing and business analytics
Design: Creative art direction, graphic design, advertising, UX/UI design, game design and industrial or product design
Technology: Web development, software engineering, mechanical and civil engineering, sound engineering, systems engineering, user interface development and AR/VR technologies
More than ever, industry leaders are seeking talent whose mindset can connect the dots and create new ideas that can potentially lead to breakthrough solutions.
“I’m studying alongside classmates who have the drive, aspirations and expert skill sets that complement my own, and I consistently have interactions that challenge what I thought I knew.” — Darrell Porcher ’19, strategic lead at Google
