Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology

University of Southern California

The On-Campus MSIDBT program is eligible for a student visa. International students on F-1 visas are required to complete the program within 2 years, on a full-time basis during the fall and spring semesters. Summer enrollment in optional. The program is STEM-classified, allowing for up to 24 months of OPT extension in addition to the standard 12-month OPT.The speed and complexity of doing business increases with every new technological advancement. As a result, the ability to engage in cross-disciplinary thinking is more critical than ever. Today’s industry leaders are seeking talent whose mindset enables them to "connect the dots'', and to synthesize information across projects, areas, or fields to transcend technological trends. Data analysts have identified skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, communication, and ethical reasoning as those that are most in-demand by all employers, and especially as enhancements to the STEM fields. In fact, over 90% of STEM employers cited such skills in a majority of their job descriptions. In addition, 73% of companies report that they are investing heavily in design, and half of all IT jobs now require knowledge and skills in digital design. Similar investments in nurturing creative thinking have now led to the growth of new ''hybrid'' job offerings that require adaptive thinkers who can work across traditional domains such as digital tools, data analysis, business operations and management, and design, which is critical to driving success in every sector. The Academy’s Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology teaches students how to think and act critically and creatively at the intersection of design, business, and technology. Our students develop high-level problem-solving abilities and skills that can be applied across a broad spectrum of industries, fields, and areas of endeavor, and a mindset that embraces lifelong learning. Through the strategic application of human-centered design fueled by technology, agency, and the unbridled creativity of our incredibly diverse student community, Academy graduates develop new ways of working, learning, collaborating, and engaging with our communities, and drive positive change for industry, society, and the environment.