马里兰艺术学院

Gain the business skills necessary to start and grow a business or be a dynamic manager or creative director. Combine your creative talents with the fundamental tools of commerce needed to manage finances, negotiate contracts, market your work, and achieve business success.

The Master in Professional Studies in the Business of Art and Design (M.P.S. BAD) provides a comprehensive, highly concentrated education in business management specifically for artists, designers, and related professions. Fundamental to the work of these creative professionals is the production of creative goods and services--yet until now there has been no business degree specifically focused on their unique needs.

Program Overview

As creative professionals grow in their careers, so does the need for practical business knowledge and skills. Whether you are running your own business or managing a division within a larger company, core skills such as business writing and contract negotiation are necessary to effectively lead and grow your endeavors.

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has designed the Master of Professional Studies in the Business of Art and Design program specifically for those with creative backgrounds that need additional business skills. Unlike a typical MBA program with a generic core curriculum, every course in this program has been specifically tailored for creative professionals and built for immediate, practical application.

The M.P.S. in the Business of Art and Design is an online, cohort-based graduate program built for working professionals that can be completed in 15 months. As a student in this program, you will learn about business concepts and practices including intellectual property, human resources, contracts and negotiations, finance and accounting, and marketing. This curriculum is taught by MICA faculty and industry professionals to ensure students gain relevant experience and knowledge.

Residency Overview

The program includes a unique three-day residency on MICA’s campus in Baltimore providing students with opportunities to build a network of colleagues, interact with business professionals, and learn the most current ideas and best practices for running their business. The residency allows you to share, collaborate, and network with other like-minded creative professionals on emerging ideas and practices in business, explore avenues of community engagement, and practice pitching your business concept to a group of colleagues for feedback.

This program is ideal for creative-minded business professionals with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a drive for business success, and a willingness to commit to an intensive learning experience.

What is a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree?

• Focuses on an applied field of study

• Develops practical skills

• Perfect for current and aspiring professionals

• Delivered online over just 15 months

• Residency fosters interdisciplinary collaboration

• Students maintain a work-life balance

Program Resources

The MICA Canvas environment is a flexible and adaptive platform so students can conveniently access content. Each faculty member holds a weekly live class delivered through Zoom web-conferencing software, whereby students can discuss topics with faculty and classmates. Lectures are recorded so students can revisit them at any time.