Learn to create compelling, effective, and people-centered digital experiences in New York Institute of Technology’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in UX/UI Design and Development program.
Why Earn a UX/UI Design and Development, M.A. at New York Tech?
As more and more of our experiences are digital, there’s an increasing need for professionals with the skills to create interfaces and technologies that meet users’ expectations and achieve creators’ goals. The entertainment, digital arts, business, medicine, and engineering industries, among others, look for UX/UI professionals to shape their virtual presence, connect with audiences, and launch more interactive and accessible products.
In New York Tech’s M.A. in UX/UI Design and Development program, you’ll learn how to incorporate empathy, journey, mental models, information architecture, rapid prototyping, and testing into designs for the web, virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) environments, and other platforms. Our practical curriculum supported by plenty of project-based work utilizing advanced tools like motion capture, 3-D printers, and VR headsets teaches you visual design strategies, digital development skills, and current industry standards and technologies. Both artists and non-artists interested in pursuing careers in UX/UI design can complete the program and dramatically upgrade their abilities in as little as nine months.
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What You’ll Learn
You’ll progress through a carefully selected, research-emphasizing set of courses aligned with the needs of today’s designers, covering the foundations of UX/UI design, human-centered design principles, prototyping and testing, building experiences, and information architecture and content strategy. In a master’s project, you’ll solve a real-world design challenge, creating a compelling digital experience while testing and refining your skills.
Creatively solve problems at The Home for Innovation, Visualization, and Exploration (The HIVE), a maker space outfitted with motion capture, 3-D printing and scanning, immersive environments, and other emerging technologies.
You’ll have access to advanced tools for fleshing out and testing your digital and real-world concepts, including motion capture, 3-D scanning and printing, VR and AR hardware, computer-controlled laser cutters, CNC routers, and traditional woodshop machines.
Apply emerging technologies to visual communication, addressing complex problems and creative research in areas of design including content, web, advertising, and interactive design.
Stats & Rankings
Top 15%
Best value colleges for art
Payscale.com
Top 10%
Return on Investment over 20, 30, and 40 years
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
16%
Projected growth for jobs in web development and digital design
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Career & Salary Outlook
In a world fueled by digital interactions, opportunities abound for those able to design and develop them effectively. These skills equip you to enter or move up in the fields of web and mobile design, VR and AR, and content creation, among many others.
Job Growth
Many UX/UI professionals work in the broad area of web development and digital design—a field projected to add more than 34,000 jobs by 2032. (BLS)
Top Industries
Education
Finance
Gaming
Retail and E-commerce
Technology
Travel
Career Options
AR and VR UX Designer
Content Strategist
Information Architect
Product Designer or Manager
UI Designer
Web/Mobile UX Designer
Salary Projections
Web developers and digital designers earn a median U.S. annual salary of $80,730 per year. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the M.A. in UX/UI Design and Development program, including how to apply and sources of funding.
To apply to the program, you’ll need:
B.F.A. or its equivalent from an accredited institution
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Completed application
$50 application fee
Copy of your college diploma or proof of degree
Note that there are additional requirements for international applicants.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Student Voices
The curriculum provides students with necessary design and hands-on development skills, including AR and VR. These are essential for a successful career in industries such as entertainment, gaming, engineering, science, medicine, and the military.
