Programs of Study - By Interest

Architecture is often described as the art and science of building. That’s especially true today, as design becomes increasingly data-driven. Our NAAB-accredited architecture program provides a well-balanced education with design, technology, and research in mind, integrated strongly with sustainability concepts, to prepare graduates to enter the modern field of architecture on the way to becoming licensed architects.

Enhance your artistic expression through the study of aesthetic and theory.

Develop a mastery of skills to experiment, create, and critique within a supportive, diverse environment devoted to individual growth.

Advance your personal aesthetic through the study of contemporary practices and critical reflection.

Dive deeper into your examination of glass as you develop your artistic expression through research, experimentation, and in-depth critiques.

Explore design theory, design history, and human-centered design as you create a range of consumer products

Further your understanding of the design process as you prepare to work with creative development teams.

Deepen your understanding of the importance of graphic communication and immerse yourself in the technologies that are changing the industry.

Collaborating with scientists and physicians, medical illustrators transform complex information into visual images that are used in education, research, patient care, public relations, legal cases, and marketing efforts.

Challenge traditional ways of thinking as you create works that leave a lasting impression.

Gain comprehensive knowledge of printmaking and aesthetic applications through design, principles, production, and print creation.

Sharpen your own artistic abilities as you prepare to teach the next generation of artists and creators.

By fully understanding the importance of the user experience and the various aspects of digital design, your work can fuel technological innovation.

Business analytics are becoming essential problem-solving tools in the accounting and finance professions.

Combine technology, finance, strategy, and compliance to advance your career in accounting. 

RIT's MBA combines a strong foundation in business fundamentals with technology-infused core courses to help you stand out and enhance your personal brand.

Gain universal business and technology skills that go beyond accounting and financial management.

For those with established careers in business and management, accelerate your path toward leadership.

An online executive MBA program designed for experienced leaders in business and management who are seeking an accelerated path toward career advancement.

With the incredible amount of data being collected by today's businesses, professionals are needed to analyze and interpret this information to inform and guide sound business decisions.   

Quantitative analysts are in high demand. Become an asset to any company as you learn computational strategies to generate profits and reduce company risks.

Advanced in to leadership positions with this engaging master's degrees in construction management. 

Demand is high for professionals skilled in both analytics and computing. Enhance your skill set by learning to manage large-scale data sets in this highly applied program.  

Combine your engineering knowledge with business insights to successfully manage an engineering or technology focused company.

Earning your masters in entrepreneurship and innovative ventures means learning to lead the way in introducing unique solutions to global problems.

Acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet their sustainability and safety standards.

Physical assets can represent a significant financial investment for an organization. Careful attention must be paid to the sustainable life cycle of these facilities. Competent facility managers keep these valuable assets performing in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Unlock the world of finance, and set yourself on a path toward managerial success.

As businesses become more technical and global they are relying more on supply chain management professionals to find efficiencies throughout their business processes as a competitive edge.

Gain the finance and management skills needed to advance your career in the health care industry.

Earn an online health administration master’s degree employers value that combines the leadership and organizational management competencies of an MBA with the specialized skills required to manage within an intricate health care industry.

Learn to analyze, evaluate, and apply hospitality and tourism data from diverse sources in this dynamic hospitality program.

Get the skills needed to help an organization with their workforce needs.

Utilize the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) process of Lean Six Sigma to improve processes and enhance your qualifications to broaden your career development.

Gain the problem-solving skills needed for success in a variety of management positions.

Providing experienced engineers and business professionals with the leadership need to optimize business operations in a range of organizations and industries.

Deepen your understanding of the importance of graphic communication and immerse yourself in the technologies that are changing the industry.

Understand how technology influences the way that people learn as you explore and apply the theories of instructional design to corporate teaching and training.

Engineering and business principles combine to give you the knowledge you need to lead product development teams, and ultimately step into leadership positions in your career.

Gain the skills and knowledge to successfully plan, organize, and execute a range of projects for your organization.

Focus on crafting systems and strategies to achieve growth in your organization.

Having a 360-degree view of customers, the ability to formulate and execute strategic initiatives, and being a visionary leadership that all companies need to be successful – these are the goals the master's degree in service leadership and innovation.

Develop an understanding of today's changing business dynamics and how their interplay creates value for a new venture.

Successful businesses thrive on employees who are both motivated and skilled. Improve business performance by learning to leverage the human capital of an organization.

Develop critical thinking skills and creativity as you gain a deeper understanding of digital communication, persuasive messaging, and relationship management. 

A focus on the humanities and social sciences combined with marketing, information technology, digital publishing, or a discipline of your choosing, provides a solid framework to help you understand the evolving communication landscape.

The MS degree in health care interpretation is designed to meet the demand for nationally-certified sign language interpreters who wish to work in health care environments.

Deepen your understanding of the importance of graphic communication and immerse yourself in the technologies that are changing the industry.

Explore how technology and innovation are changing the graphic communications industry.

The advanced certificate in user experience design and development provides working professionals with an opportunity to learn and develop user-centered visual design skills for current and/or emerging industry and career demands. Students learn the fundamentals of design creation, applied skills, and aesthetics for interface, user experience design, and basic interaction development. Students incorporate industry best practices and principles through the design and production of applied visual design projects.

By fully understanding the importance of the user experience and the various aspects of digital design, your work can fuel technological innovation.

The mass amount of data being collected by industries, retailers, and organizations requires knowledgeable professionals who can manage, process, and analyze this information to identify and understand trends and to make meaningful business decisions.

Explore the unique combination of biotechnology, programming, and computational mathematics to combat illness and create novel technologies for industry.

Quantitative analysts are in high demand. Become an asset to any company as you learn computational strategies to generate profits and reduce company risks.

The computer engineering master's degree emphasizes the adoption of design methodology and the application of sophisticated engineering tools to the design and development of computer-integrated systems.

Computer graphics and visualization, data management, and intelligent systems are just a few topics you’ll explore while developing the skills to keep up in this ever-changing field.

A research degree designed to produce independent scholars, cutting-edge researchers, and well-prepared educators, you'll benefit from world-class faculty, diverse academic offerings, and modern facilities as you identify and research challenges within and beyond computing. 

Develop a solid foundation in cyber security as you understand how integrated systems are designed and developed, and the leadership skills that are paramount for guiding an industry that’s still exploring its role and impact in society.

Develop a strong foundation in cyber security in order to create secure network environments.

Demand is high for professionals skilled in both analytics and computing. Enhance your skill set by learning to manage large-scale data sets in this highly applied program.  

Explore the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

Demand is high for professionals who are well versed in applying computing and information technology solutions to the management of health care information and patient data.

By studying how people interact with websites, computer systems, emerging technologies, and software, you will be able to create intuitive technological interfaces that will improve how we interact with and use emerging technologies.

Further your understanding of the development and implementation of imaging systems. This knowledge can be applied to a variety of areas, including remote sensing, environmental science, and more.

Reach the penultimate status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field.

Dive deeper into the study of how information is understood and applied as you work to solve the unexplored problems that are challenging the computing industry.

Deepen your understanding of the importance of graphic communication and immerse yourself in the technologies that are changing the industry.

Trends in network communications—unifying wired and wireless infrastructures, Cloud computing, scalability, collaboration tools, and security—can only be coalesced into reliable communication services if there are highly educated and technically proficient networking and systems administration professionals who understand both traditional and emerging communication technologies as well as how to apply these technologies to organizational needs and opportunities.

Develop a strong foundation in the design and implementation of network systems for a ranging of industries.

Gain hands-on experience through team-based and individual projects to further your understanding of the development and implementation of modern software systems.

The advanced certificate in user experience design and development provides working professionals with an opportunity to learn and develop user-centered visual design skills for current and/or emerging industry and career demands. Students learn the fundamentals of design creation, applied skills, and aesthetics for interface, user experience design, and basic interaction development. Students incorporate industry best practices and principles through the design and production of applied visual design projects.

By fully understanding the importance of the user experience and the various aspects of digital design, your work can fuel technological innovation.

Develop an expertise in interactive multimedia design as you enhance the communication and digital media experience.

Architecture is often described as the art and science of building. That’s especially true today, as design becomes increasingly data-driven. Our NAAB-accredited architecture program provides a well-balanced education with design, technology, and research in mind, integrated strongly with sustainability concepts, to prepare graduates to enter the modern field of architecture on the way to becoming licensed architects.

The computer engineering master's degree emphasizes the adoption of design methodology and the application of sophisticated engineering tools to the design and development of computer-integrated systems.

Merge technology, engineering, and science and apply it to practical, industrial, and business applications to become a leader in your field.

Combine your engineering knowledge with business insights to successfully manage an engineering or technology focused company.

The doctorate program in engineering prepares the next generation of engineering leaders to tackle some of the most daunting and complex problems facing our society.  

Acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet their sustainability and safety standards.

Physical assets can represent a significant financial investment for an organization. Careful attention must be paid to the sustainable life cycle of these facilities. Competent facility managers keep these valuable assets performing in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Further your understanding of the development and implementation of imaging systems. This knowledge can be applied to a variety of areas, including remote sensing, environmental science, and more.

Reach the penultimate status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field.

Optimize integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy by improving your skills in statistics, engineering, operations, manufacturing, and more.

An in depth look at the contemporary manufacturing process, product development, logistics, and a customized curriculum that includes research opportunities prepares you to lead integrated systems.

Utilize the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) process of Lean Six Sigma to improve processes and enhance your qualifications to broaden your career development.

The MS in manufacturing and mechanical systems integration is designed for individuals who wish to achieve competence in mechanical or manufacturing engineering. The program combines engineering, business, and management functions to effectively guide and lead in a range of manufacturing enterprises.

Providing experienced engineers and business professionals with the leadership need to optimize business operations in a range of organizations and industries.

Develop a foundation of materials-oriented knowledge, conceptualization, product development, and production decisions needed to strive in engineering.

Provide solutions to a number of different fields including energy, medicine, clothing, and equipment production through the study of materials science.

Apply mechanical engineering principles and theories to enhance your skills through formal education and training, and independent inquiry.

A focused, in-depth examination of mechanical engineering disciplines (e.g., dynamics, robotics, nanotechnology, biomechanics, and energy systems)  that prepare you to enter a career in industry or research.

Microelectronic engineering affects nearly all aspects of our daily lives. RIT’s microelectronic engineering program is considered a world leader in the education of semiconductor process engineers.

Develop a knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to better understand integrated circuit technology in microelectronics manufacturing.

Explore the future of nanotechnology as you work to address the technical challenges of micro-and nano-systems through analysis, research, and integration.

Create visually stunning, environmentally friendly packaging that’s functional and durable enough to sustain environmental and physical hazards.

Engineering and business principles combine to give you the knowledge you need to lead product development teams, and ultimately step into leadership positions in your career.

Gain hands-on experience through team-based and individual projects to further your understanding of the development and implementation of modern software systems.

Minimize the effects a product has on the environment at every stage of its lifecycle – from conception, development, and prototyping to commercialization, recycling, and disposal.  

Narrow your focus to a specific area of study as you find new ways to reduce a product’s environmental effects at every stage of its lifecycle, from conception, development, and prototyping to commercialization, recycling, and disposal.

Designed to help students from any academic background gain a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of sustainability. In as little as one year, you’ll learn to apply sustainability science principles to any field to help solve the world’s grand challenges—including pollution, food scarcity, public health crises, and more.

Be one of the innovative leaders helping to shape the ever-evolving future of telecommunications.

Control vibration in engineering systems and apply your knowledge to everything from consumer product development, manufacturing, aerospace systems, and more.

Architecture is often described as the art and science of building. That’s especially true today, as design becomes increasingly data-driven. Our NAAB-accredited architecture program provides a well-balanced education with design, technology, and research in mind, integrated strongly with sustainability concepts, to prepare graduates to enter the modern field of architecture on the way to becoming licensed architects.

The multidisciplinary approach taken in this program produces skilled professionals who are able to tackle the biggest problems plaguing our environment using a holistic approach.

Acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet their sustainability and safety standards.

Create visually stunning, environmentally friendly packaging that’s functional and durable enough to sustain environmental and physical hazards.

A practically based program that fosters innovation and creativity in solving real-world challenges within social, economic, technological, and business realms. In this inherently interdisciplinary program, you’ll become part of a network of academics from across RIT who are working to optimize sustainable systems and practices in engineering, manufacturing, energy, education, and more.

Minimize the effects a product has on the environment at every stage of its lifecycle – from conception, development, and prototyping to commercialization, recycling, and disposal.  

Narrow your focus to a specific area of study as you find new ways to reduce a product’s environmental effects at every stage of its lifecycle, from conception, development, and prototyping to commercialization, recycling, and disposal.

Designed to help students from any academic background gain a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of sustainability. In as little as one year, you’ll learn to apply sustainability science principles to any field to help solve the world’s grand challenges—including pollution, food scarcity, public health crises, and more.

Explore the simulation, edutainment, or visualization landscape as you enhance your game design and development skills to create truly innovative games.

Explore the unique combination of biotechnology, programming, and computational mathematics to combat illness and create novel technologies for industry.

Gain the finance and management skills needed to advance your career in the health care industry.

The MS degree in health care interpretation is designed to meet the demand for nationally-certified sign language interpreters who wish to work in health care environments.

Demand is high for professionals who are well versed in applying computing and information technology solutions to the management of health care information and patient data.

Earn an online health administration master’s degree employers value that combines the leadership and organizational management competencies of an MBA with the specialized skills required to manage within an intricate health care industry.

Collaborating with scientists and physicians, medical illustrators transform complex information into visual images that are used in education, research, patient care, public relations, legal cases, and marketing efforts.

Contribute to the creation and dissemination of criminal justice and policy analysis knowledge through applied research as you develop your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Explore the interactions between humans and machines and the science behind our behavior as you prepare for a career in ergonomics, cognition, perception, design, and more.

The multidisciplinary approach taken in this program produces skilled professionals who are able to tackle the biggest problems plaguing our environment using a holistic approach.

Acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet their sustainability and safety standards.

Contribute meaningful work to multiple fields of psychology while you explore and apply scientific methods to human development, social interactions, and behavioral relationships in a degree targeted towards your career aspirations.

The MS degree in health care interpretation is designed to meet the demand for nationally-certified sign language interpreters who wish to work in health care environments.

Get the skills needed to help an organization with their workforce needs.

A master’s degree that provides you with flexibility and independence to craft an individual graduate program unique to your interests and career aspirations.

The advanced certificate in school psychology is ideal for school practitioners who would like further professional development, or for individuals who would like to explore the dynamic field of school psychology.

Help children and adolescents achieve academic and community success as you work to minimize learning and behavioral difficulties while enhancing educational success.

Public policy theories are paired with engineering, science, and technology to prepare graduates to make significant contributions to the formation of effective policy in areas that include the environment, transportation, science, and emerging technological and scientific developments.

The master of science (MS) degree in secondary education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing is designed for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students with a passion for teaching. As an teacher-candidate in the program, you’ll earn dual certification to teach a secondary school content area for students who are hearing or deaf as well as in deaf education for grades K-12. The curriculum is taught by renowned faculty at RIT, one of the most innovative campuses in the world. The program prepares teachers to be effective and ethical practitioners and also to be scholars and leaders in the profession.

Sharpen your own artistic abilities as you prepare to teach the next generation of artists and creators.

Bring your stories to life as you explore the depths of the film industry.

Acquire the conceptual, academic, and technical skills needed to succeed as an artist in the field of photography and related media.

Create innovative computing solutions, mathematical models, and dynamic systems to solve problems in industries such as engineering, biology, and more.

Engineers, analysts, and other professionals can develop a deeper understanding of the statistical methods related to their fields.

Apply the skills learned in statistical analysis to a variety of industries, including insurance, marketing, government, health care, and more.

Explore the depths of the universe through multidisciplinary research as you dive into an area that most interests you, whether it be general relativity, theoretical astrophysics, observational or instrumentation development, or another area related to astrophysics.

There has never been a more exciting time to study the universe beyond the confines of the Earth. A new generation of advanced ground-based and space-borne telescopes and enormous increases in computing power are enabling a golden age of astrophysics. The doctoral program in astrophysical sciences and technology focuses on the underlying physics of phenomena beyond the Earth and on the development of the technologies, instruments, data analysis, and modeling techniques that will enable the next major strides in the field. The program's multidisciplinary emphasis sets it apart from conventional astrophysics graduate programs at traditional research universities.

Explore the unique combination of biotechnology, programming, and computational mathematics to combat illness and create novel technologies for industry.

A masters degree in chemistry prepares you for a job in a countless number of industries and for Ph.D. programs in chemistry. Maximize your career potential by gaining skills that are transferable to any field of interest.

Understand how humans perceive and interact with color in this unique program that has limitless applications.

Color has been an intense topic of interest for thousands of years. Mathematicians, philosophers, physicists, physiologists, poets, and other disciplines have all contributed to our understanding of color. RIT’s color science Ph.D. program allows you to contribute to knowledge creation and practical application of color science. You will conduct extensive research that encompasses diverse fields and multiple disciplines of science. The program is designed for students whose undergraduate degrees are in physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering, neuroscience, experimental psychology, imaging, or any applied discipline pertaining to the quantitative description of color.

Quantitative analysts are in high demand. Become an asset to any company as you learn computational strategies to generate profits and reduce company risks.

Demand is high for professionals skilled in both analytics and computing. Enhance your skill set by learning to manage large-scale data sets in this highly applied program.  

The multidisciplinary approach taken in this program produces skilled professionals who are able to tackle the biggest problems plaguing our environment using a holistic approach.

Acquire a foundation in the managerial aspects of developing and implementing environmental health and safety management systems to help companies meet their sustainability and safety standards.

Further your understanding of the development and implementation of imaging systems. This knowledge can be applied to a variety of areas, including remote sensing, environmental science, and more.

Reach the penultimate status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field.

Develop a foundation of materials-oriented knowledge, conceptualization, product development, and production decisions needed to strive in engineering.

Provide solutions to a number of different fields including energy, medicine, clothing, and equipment production through the study of materials science.

Mathematical modeling is the process of developing mathematical descriptions, or models, of real-world systems. These models can be linear or nonlinear, discrete or continuous, deterministic or stochastic, and static or dynamic, and they enable investigating, analyzing, and predicting the behavior of systems in a wide variety of fields. Through extensive study and research, graduates of this program will have the expertise not only to use the tools of mathematical modeling in various application settings, but also to contribute in creative and innovative ways to the solution of complex interdisciplinary problems and to communicate effectively with domain experts in various fields.

Create visually stunning, environmentally friendly packaging that’s functional and durable enough to sustain environmental and physical hazards.

Solidify your understanding on the core aspects of physics in both research and technical skill as you study the areas of physics that support your career interests.

A practically based program that fosters innovation and creativity in solving real-world challenges within social, economic, technological, and business realms. In this inherently interdisciplinary program, you’ll become part of a network of academics from across RIT who are working to optimize sustainable systems and practices in engineering, manufacturing, energy, education, and more.

Designed to help students from any academic background gain a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of sustainability. In as little as one year, you’ll learn to apply sustainability science principles to any field to help solve the world’s grand challenges—including pollution, food scarcity, public health crises, and more.

A master’s degree that provides you with flexibility and independence to craft an individual graduate program unique to your interests and career aspirations.