The Master of Arts in Design and Innovation at CSUN is a fully online program designed to equip students with the creative, strategic, and leadership skills needed for today’s transformative creative economy. The program is structured around three stackable certificates that can be completed individually or combined into a customized master’s degree aligned with professional and educational goals. This flexible design allows students to tailor their learning experience while gaining practical and theoretical expertise across diverse design disciplines.
- Includes certificates in Design Strategy & Systems, Design Experiences & Interactions, and Design Leadership & Impact.
- Focuses on design strategy, user experience, leadership, research methods, and development of design systems.
- Addresses contemporary design issues such as ethics, inclusivity, globalization, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence.
In addition to rigorous coursework, students complete a collaborative graduate project centered on an industry-sponsored, client-based initiative. This hands-on experience enables learners to apply design frameworks and leadership skills in real-world contexts. Graduates earn a personalized Master of Arts degree that prepares them to excel across a wide range of design and innovation-driven careers.