Master of Arts in Design

Program Description

User-centered design methods, universal (inclusive) design, design with community partners, and socially motivated projects are particularly strong areas of our teaching, and align with SF State's mission to prepare students to be innovators and leaders in their communities and beyond.

  • Faculty expertise ranging from product design to graphic design, visual communication, interactive design, digital modeling and fabrication
  • Open to students from both design and non-design backgrounds
  • Opportunities to participate in dynamic San Francisco Bay Area design community
  • Outstanding faculty to student ratio
  • On-site design facilities
  • Accessible class schedules to accommodate working students
  • International student applicants are welcome

This program is designed for students who want to:

  • Study visual communication design/graphic communications and/or product design development from an interdisciplinary perspective.
  • Learn and apply contemporary methods used in design research and practice.
  • Develop further expertise in a specific area of design studies through an individual, interdisciplinary-based program of study that focuses on specific goals.

The Master of Arts in Design curriculum gives students the opportunity to:

  • Develop a specialized advanced study area in visual communication, industrial/product design, or related field.
  • Transition to careers in design, design research, design education, and related fields for students who do not have an undergraduate degree in design.
  • Prepare for doctoral study in other institutions which emphasize research and professional development in design and related fields.

Admission Requirements

  • The University requires a bachelor's degree or a recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and a satisfactory scholastic average; a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0.  

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

Remarks:

  • Total 30 Credits program(Yearly tuition fee is given)
  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $40,160.
  • Score reporting required.

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City San Francisco
  • State California
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Application fee 70 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 14,898 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 25,262 USD
  • Starting dates Fall & Spring
  • IELTS (Total) 6.5
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