Master in Innovation with User Experience

The deadline to apply for the Jan 2027 intake is Dec 1, 2026. Tuition fees are 28,919 USD per year.

The Master in Innovation with User Experience is a 2-year program for those who want to lead in the IT industry. This master's degree helps students become UX professionals and prepares them for leadership positions.

The curriculum combines technology, design, and business disciplines to teach students about user experience. Students learn skills like UX design, innovation, and leadership to help tech companies create products that users love.

Graduates can become UX designers, product managers, chief experience officers, or innovation consultants. They can work in tech companies, startups, or consulting firms, helping organizations create products that meet users' needs.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1865, is known for its project-based, interdisciplinary approach to science, engineering, technology and business education. Serving around 6,000 students, including more than 1,100 international scholars, WPI emphasizes experiential learning that challenges students to solve real-world problems. The institute's strong research culture and industry links provide robust opportunities for applied learning and graduate study preparation.

WPI's signature project curriculum places students in team-based projects with industry, community and global partners, allowing learners to develop technical depth, communication skills and project management experience. State-of-the-art labs, research centers and faculty mentorship support both undergraduate innovation and graduate research. The campus culture balances rigorous academics with collaborative problem-solving and entrepreneurship resources.

International students benefit from a tight-knit community, career services that connect graduates to employers, and extensive alumni networks across technology sectors. WPI supports mobility through exchange programs and global project sites, helping students build practical experience and professional connections. Graduates typically move into research, industry roles or further study with a strong record of employability.