Master's in UX Design Online
Program Overview
Our MPS in UX Design is a mix of online lectures, reading, design, and discussion. Classes are held synchronously online so you can tune in anywhere!
Advance Your Career Through Design Leadership
The UX Design Master’s Degree at Columbus College of Art & Design prepares professionals to lead through design. In this flexible Master’s in UX Design Online 2-year program, you’ll learn to turn ambiguity into strategy, align cross-functional teams, and create experiences that drive real results—helping you advance in your career and step into leadership roles.
Graduate Program FAQ
Have more questions about graduate student requirements or tuition & aid?
- Four-Year Degree
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- College Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Application Fee
- Your Portfolio (Optional)
For more detailed information and additional requirements for international students, visit our Apply page.
These tests are not required for enrollment.
The UX Master's Program runs during our regular Fall and Spring Semesters and our Summer Session.
| Tuition (Scholarship Opportunities Available) | Yearly | By Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (part-time, 6 credit hours per semester) | $10,440 | $5,220 |
| Cost of credit (per hour) | $870 | |
| Tuition deposit (one-time; non-refundable) | $300 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| Tuition (part-time, 3 credit hours per semester) | N/A | $2,610 |
| Fees | ||
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $65 |
Real Projects. Real Results.
Better than Bootcamp
This is not a bootcamp. This is not a certificate program. Bootcamps and certificate programs scratch the surface of UX education; CCAD’s degree goes deep, exploring the functional, emotional, and intellectual aspects of human-centered design—and how to apply it in current-day contexts. This is a sophisticated, credentialed degree that will open new opportunities for our graduates. In addition, while many bootcamps approach UX design from a technology standpoint, CCAD emphasizes service design, a more holistic approach that includes creative problem solving, social innovation, and integrations of products and services.
Instant ROI
This fully remote UX degree equips working professionals with the research, leadership, and systems thinking expertise needed to create meaningful user experiences and deliver measurable business impact. Through hands-on coursework and collaborative projects, you’ll build the core capabilities today’s UX leaders rely on, including:
Complete While Working Full Time
At CCAD, you’ll learn from practicing UX professionals and other subject-matter experts in an online, 30-credit, non-terminal, accredited master’s degree program designed to fit the needs of working professionals. You’ll gain the essential knowledge and experiences for you to thrive in this growing field—and you'll do it on a flexible, part-time schedule. Students can graduate in two years while maintaining their full-time careers.
Find your place in a growing field
- UX Director
- Head of Experience
- Product Strategy Lead
- Design Operations Lead
- Product Manager
- Growth Design Lead
- Innovation Program Manager
- Design System Lead
- UX Research Lead
- Experience Strategist
- Founder/Co-Founder
- Independent Consultant
Faculty
