Master of Science in Interior Architecture + Design

The MS program in Interior Architecture + Design design is a First Professional MS degree program. The goal of the program is to prepare students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds to enter the field of interior design, encompassing public, commercial, and institutional spaces; offices; and residences. Program faculty includes architects, art historians, interior designers, visual and fine artists. The department also draws on practicing professionals as adjunct professors for specialized coursework and for critique of student work.

Student Background

The diversity of students in the program demonstrates its appeal and international reputation. Students enter the interior design program from diverse backgrounds, including liberal arts, fine arts, architecture, business, and science. Many candidates making a career change to interior design do so several years after receiving their baccalaureate degrees and after gaining experience in their original professions. Entering students are committed to intensive exploration of design in general and interior design specifically.

Professional Opportunities

Alumni are principals of their own interior design firms, project managers in major design and architectural firms, facilities managers, and design coordinators. About one-third of the students obtain entry-level employment before graduation from the program; within five years, many hold managerial positions.

Professional exposure occurs in exchanges with practitioners through professional jurying of all major student projects. Students are also encouraged to become members of local, national, and international interior design professional organizations.

For more information, visit Drexel's Graduate Studies in Interior Architecture + Design web page.