The Master of Science in Integrated Design, Business and Technology provides a uniquely integrated learning experience at the intersection of professional and educational disciplines central to our changing world. The program develops leaders with diverse and creative ways of thinking and doing – trained to recognize and cultivate innovation, catalyze meaningful change, and leverage new opportunities to not only support, but also shape and build our rapidly evolving economy.
In collaboration with USC faculty and industry experts, students develop a powerful decision-making framework, problem-solving methodologies, and communication strategies to effectively launch impactful products and ventures, enhance or pivot careers, or develop a corporate culture for collaborative innovation.
With the Academy’s Challenge-Based Learning approach at its core, the program equips students with the ability to think critically and creatively and to solve complex problems at the intersection of technology, business, human-centered design, and communication across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors.
Admission decisions are made based on the following materials:
- Application form
- Transcripts for all institutions attended
- Resume
- Responses to essay prompts
- Portfolio (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
The MSIDBT degree will be granted upon completion of at least 38 units of approved coursework, including 10 units from Challenge-Based Learning courses, 18 units from Domain-Specific and Intersectional Skills courses and an additional 10 units of electives.
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