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MICA brings you a 1-2 punch, that combines design and technology.  This 100% online Master of Professional Studies in User Experience (UX) Design focuses on effectively reaching, and keeping, the end user in today’s marketplace. Usability is explored across all industries, from gaming to healthcare.  This degree has an on-campus residency requirement, as students move together as a cohort through computer science and other subjects, such as:

• Prototyping
• Human-machine Interaction
• Foundation of User Design

Don't just look at the numbers. Go further into the data and figure out exactly how to make it make sense to others through graphics and images.  With an online Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics & Visualization (MPS) from MICA, you will learn how to design effective visual communication using both your creativity and analytical ability.  And, what company doesn’t need a professional who can effectively and succinctly drive-home their story and reach their targeted audience?

This 15-month program is designed for full-time, working adults.  You’ll work with a cohort, have one residency on-campus, complete a portfolio and study:

• Data & Statistics
• Visual Cognition & Perception
• Visual Analytics

Combine business savvy with creativity in this online MPS in Business of Art & Design offered by MICA.  Marketing hard goods and services is one thing, but how do you sell art?  How do you negotiate a contract of creativity?  Where do you place your retail gallery for maximum foot traffic?  This graduate degree, available 100% online, aims to fill the niche and give creative directors, art managers and others a way to start and sustain business in the art world.  This program can be completed in 15-months and includes one on-campus residence, alongside coursework in:

• Finances
• Taxes & Accounting
• Social Media Marketing