Master in Interior Design (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $1,033 per credit hour for the current academic year. Rates are subject to change..

This programme prepares students for advanced practice or college-level teaching in interior design. It is a terminal degree focused on research, thesis development, and teaching experience. Students create and deliver an undergraduate interior design course as part of their studies. The programme is fully online and designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise.

Focus areas include Evidence-based research in design, Design education and pedagogy, Thesis development, Undergraduate course design and delivery, Professional design practice, Design analysis and project solutions.

The programme requires 60 credit hours, distributed across coursework, a thesis, and the development and teaching of an undergraduate course. Credits are for the full degree, not a concentration.

Graduates pursue roles as university professors, design researchers, or leaders in healthcare and commercial interior design firms.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture from an accredited institution. Required materials include official transcripts, a 3.0 GPA or higher, a portfolio, resume, and a personal statement under 200 words on teaching philosophy.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. Online, full-time, 6 semesters. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.