📘 Program Name: MDes in User Experience Design

⏳ Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 60
📅 Intake: Fall, Spring
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview

The MDes in User Experience (UX) Design at Arizona International University equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to create user-centered designs that enhance digital experiences. Ideal for those interested in designing intuitive and accessible digital products, this program covers a wide range of topics such as design thinking, human-centered design principles, user research, and prototyping. Students will work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience to understand the complexities of designing for diverse user groups and contexts.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

Essential courses include:

• 🖥️ Introduction to User Experience Design – Overview of UX design processes, principles, and methodologies for creating digital products.

• 💡 Human-Centered Design – Designing with a deep understanding of users’ needs, behaviors, and environments.

• 🧑‍💻 UX Research Methods – Techniques for gathering and analyzing data about users, including usability testing, surveys, and interviews.

• 📐 Information Architecture and Interaction Design – Organizing content and designing interactive elements to improve user experience.

• 🎨 Visual Design for UX – Creating aesthetically pleasing, user-friendly designs that align with usability standards.

• 🛠️ Prototyping and Wireframing – Learning how to build prototypes and wireframes to test design concepts.

• 📱 Mobile UX Design – Designing seamless user experiences for mobile platforms.

• 🔬 User Psychology and Behavior – Understanding user thoughts, feelings, and behaviors when interacting with digital products.

• 🌍 Inclusive Design and Accessibility – Designing for inclusivity, ensuring accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities.

• 🚀 UX Project Management – Managing UX design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering results on time.

• 📚 Capstone Project or Thesis – A research-based project where students design and test a UX solution for a real-world challenge.

🎯 Career Outcomes

Graduates of the MDes in User Experience Design program are prepared for leadership roles in UX design across various industries. Career opportunities include:

• 🎨 UX Designer

• 📱 Interaction Designer

• 🖥️ UI/UX Designer

• 🧑‍💻 Product Designer

• 🔍 UX Researcher

• 🧠 Usability Specialist

• 📊 Information Architect

• 🌍 Accessibility Consultant

• 🎯 UX Strategist

• 🚀 User-Centered Design Lead

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships

Students benefit from:

• 🌏 Collaborations with design agencies, tech companies, and global brands in UX and interface design.

• 🎤 Opportunities to attend UX design conferences, workshops, and hackathons.

• 🧳 Internship opportunities with leading tech companies, digital product teams, and UX research firms.

• 💡 Workshops and masterclasses conducted by industry leaders and UX experts.

📝 Admission Requirements

• 🎓 A Bachelor’s degree in Design, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 📄 Portfolio showcasing relevant design work and experience.

• 🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU English Test

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $18,000 (varies by mode)

• 🎓 Merit-based scholarships and financial aid available for eligible students.

• 🧾 Paid Internships and Research Assistantships available during the program.