Do More with Parsons School of Design at The New School’s Strategic Design and Management MS

With both traditional in-person and online modalities for maximum flexibility, Parson’s Master's in Strategic Design and Management program gives you the knowledge necessary to address complex modern economic, environmental and social challenges.

Our SDM curriculum balances theory and practice to empower you with three crucial pillars:

  • Business analytics skills to help you analyze and address today’s greatest challenges
  • Design-based skills to effectively communicate your ideas
  • A theoretical framework to guide your discussions

Rankings/Proof Points

  • 36

    Credits

  • 2

    Years to complete

  • #1

    Art and design school in the United States (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Engage Your Passions with a Strategic Design and Management MS from Parsons School of Design at The New School

Regardless of your modality, your time within Parsons School of Design at The New Schools Master's in Strategic Design and Management program comes with multiple opportunities to connect with world-class researchers and practitioners. Here, your coursework intersects with real-world research and applications.

  • At Parsons School of Design at The New School, we have a long history of cultivating bold artists, designers, performers, researchers and scholars committed to changing the world. We offer progressive scholarship in a range of disciplines across art and design, the performing arts and social sciences, and media. Take advantage of flexible degree options and full-time, part-time and online offerings to best suit your schedule and career goals.

    • Entrepreneurial opportunities
    • A global, connected curriculum
    • A studio-based approach

    What Makes Parsons School of Design at The New School’s Master's in SDM Unique

  • As a 36-hour, STEM-designated program, our Strategic Design and Management master's program is designed for early- to mid-career professionals seeking to expand their career potential and engage with next-generation organizational experience. Applicants with two to three years of work experience are preferred.

    Parsons School of Design at The New School’s MS in SDM’s Ideal Student

  • Through our Master's in Strategic Design program, alumni have obtained many high-demand positions, such as:

    • Chief Design Officer at Afroceltic
    • Design Strategist at Purpose PBC
    • Senior Project Manager at The Lionesque Group

    Where You Can Go with Parsons School of Design at The New School’s MS in SDM

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  • Programs

    • 2 years to complete
    • 36 credit hours
    • Full-time on campus or online
    • STEM designated

  • Admissions

    • 2 letters of recommendation
    • A portfolio
    • A statement of purpose
    • Proof of a bachelor’s degree
    • Résumé

  • Financial Aid

    In addition to FAFSA, applicants may be entitled to:

    • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
    • Federal Work-Study Program
    • Merit-based assistance
    • State aid

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Parsons School of Design at The New School’s application process is designed to save you time and prepare you for an exemplary experience. When you apply, you benefit from:

  • A waived application fee
  • Automatic consideration for merit-based scholarships with no separate scholarship application required

Achieve Your Professional Goals with Parsons School of Design at The New School

For over a century, Parsons School of Design at The New School has nurtured aspiring future leaders like you. As the #1 design school in the United States, we are committed to your success. We encourage you to reach out if you have any questions about your application.