Master of Design [M.Des]
Throughout the Master of program offered by the Illinois Insitute of Technology students collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams on real-world projects with partners in healthcare, business, CPG, civics, and more. Projects focus on local and global challenges, addressing problems through innovation, rigor, and creativity. Bloomberg Businessweek recognizes IIT Institute of Design as one of the world’s best design schools.
The Master of Design is a two-year, 54-credit-hour degree program. Over 80% of the courses in the program are electives (seminars and workshops) allowing students to customize their program of study. Students can choose courses ranging across communication design, product design, strategic planning, user research, interaction design and systems design.
Students and graduates of ID become members of a very accomplished, well-connected network of people spanning the globe. Graduates of ID hold positions of influence in companies such as Steelcase, Motorola, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Salesforce.com, SCJ Johnson, Samsung, McDonald’s and design consultancies like Doblin|Monitor, Fjord|Accenture, Ziba Design, IA Collaborative, IDEO, Jump Associates, and gravitytank.
Organizations have employed ID graduates as:
- Design Planner/Strategist
- Senior Innovation Strategist
- Director of Strategy and New Business Development
- Director of Product Development
- Director of Innovation Methods
- Director of User Research
- Brand Strategist
- Director of Interaction Design
- Senior Information Architect
- Senior UX Designer
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $29628 | $29628 |
| Books and supply | $900 | $900 |
| Compulsory Fees | $1920 | $1920 |
| Total Fees | $32448 | $32448 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 298 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 63 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Requirements:
- A bachelor degree is required
- Submit original transcripts and individual marksheets of previous education
- Submitting GRE/GMAT scores is optional
- Submit professional statement about why do you want to join the program and program goals
- Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can assess your academic ability
- Submit a resume
- Portfolio of work
English Language Proficiency:
- TOEFL: minimum 90+ in IBT; minimum 600 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.5
- PTE: minimum 63
- Duolingo: minimum 110