Masters of Arts in Interior Design
Study Interior Design in Boston
Interior designers use their talents and expertise to transform and enhance society. In our interior design graduate program, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and passion for interior design that let you influence the way we live our lives – at home, in the office and in our public spaces. Innovation and creative problem-solving, an understanding of human behavior, attention to the rule of law, the protection of natural resources– they all play a role in the work of the interior designer. Check out the Interior Design blog, Interior Design Connections, for exciting news about the program.
The School of Art & Design's undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Our Masters of Fine Arts in Interior Design program is accredited as a Professional Level Program by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the national accrediting body for post-secondary interior design programs.
Interior Design Graduate Program Objectives
The Master of Arts in Interior Design will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of design theory and history, communication and design skills, sustainable and socially-conscious design, lighting and furniture design, code adherence and professional practices. You’ll also develop fluency in the use of 2- and 3-dimensional design software and computer hardware, essential tools for the contemporary designer.
In the News: Interior Design Programs Nationally Ranked
For the 2nd year in a row, our Interior Design programs are ranked in the DesignIntelligence top 10 list of America’s best architecture & design schools. We're proud to have moved up to #3 in the rankings and to have Program Co-Director, Karen Clarke listed among the 25 Most Admired Educators of 2012. The programs were ranked by practitioners drawn from leading firms throughout the U.S., who have direct experience in hiring and evaluating the performance of recent design graduates. Read more about the DesignIntelligence rankings.
Admission Information
The School of Art & Design welcomes applicants of all backgrounds to apply, including those with undergraduate egress in design or other areas of visual arts, and those whose undergraduate degrees are not in arts-related disciplines. Learn more about admission requirements for the Master of Arts program in Interior Design Design.
Learn More About Our Interior Design Masters Degree
If you want to learn more about the Interior Design graduate program, we encourage you to watch one of the video interviews with Mai Nyguyen, a recent graduate. In these clips, Mai talks about the faculty and the curriculum; what the thesis process was like, and how she prepared for her career as an interior designer.
Review the Graduate Prospectus for more information about the program and Suffolk University.
Join representatives from the School of Art & Design and Suffolk University Graduate Admission at an upcoming Boston information session.
Questions?
For more information about the Master of Arts program in Interior Design request information online or contact Graduate Admission at 617-573-8302 or grad.admission@suffolk.edu.