Carnegie Mellon University

Integrated Innovation Institute

Engineering + Design + Business

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Learn Innovation & Explore Our Online Programs

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Advance your product and service career. On your time.

Backed by the solid reputation of Carnegie Mellon University, our online, career-minded programs set you up for success — allowing you to build industry knowledge and connections. You’ll experience the same in-depth education as students who take the program on campus, but you’ll have the flexibility to take classes from anywhere, earning a single certificate or stacking all iii Online certificates to earn your master's degree — 100% online.

iii Online Advantages

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Control the pace of your progress

We respect your time.  Build your education and knowledge base while maintaining the flexibility to balance your work, life, family, and friends. Set (or change) the pace of your education as you go.

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Earn CMU transcripts along the way

Pursue any stackable online certificates or the full online degree based on the skills you want to acquire. As you complete courses, you’ll have a Carnegie Mellon University transcript to show for it.

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Gain career-changing education

Carnegie Mellon University offers a credible education with strong connections. Our rigorous curriculum is well-known both nationally and internationally. Learn from CMU faculty and earn 20+ units of credit per CMU certificate.

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Build a powerful community

The online program fosters genuine relationships and collaboration with professors and students, emphasizing education as key to career building and innovation.

  

Online Applications are always open, with rolling admission cycles

Complete your application in minutes and receive your admissions decision in days.

Current Admission Cycle: 
Spring 2025

Applications Open:
Now   

Application Deadline:
December 1, 2024   

Enrolled Deadline:
December 15, 2024

Learn How To Apply


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Spring 2025

Application Deadline:
December 1, 2024

Enrolled Deadline:
December 15, 2024

classes start: 
mid-January

Certificates being offered:

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Summer 2025

Application Deadline:
April 1, 2025

Enrolled Deadline:
April 15, 2025

classes start: 
mid-May

Certificates being offered:

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Fall 2025

Application Deadline:
July 15, 2025

Enrolled Deadline:
August 1, 2025

classes start:
late-August

Certificates being offered:

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Am I a Good Fit?

The iii's online coursework attracts career-minded individuals who are looking for a flexible learning structure that allows them to go to school and continue working full time.

Our online programs are ideal for engineers, designers, and business professionals looking to push the boundaries of what’s possible to create the next generation of products & services. 

Common career paths include:

  • Architectural Designer, Product Design, Design Engineering, Product Management, Design Strategy Consulting, Director of Client Services, Head of IT, Product Development, UX Design, User Research, Manufacturing Engineer, Program Manager, Software Engineer, Quality Manager, Experience Design Leader.

Connect with Current Online Students

Learn firsthand what makes our Online Program unique, challenging, and life-changing by speaking with a student.

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Sofia Zertuche
(MIIPS Online '25)

  
Sofia is currently a Visual Design Manager for MAX at WBD. She has experience working with brands like the Oscars, UEFA Champions League, Barbie, and more!

She's currently pursuing the MIIPS Masters degree and plans to graduate May 2025.

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Hedy Wang
(MIIPS Online '25)

Hedy is currently a UX Research Consultant at IBM. She has experience working on user research, design strategy, and product innovation across various industries.

She's currently pursuing the MIIPS Master's degree and plans to graduate in Dec 2025.

An Online Student's Perspective

Meet Kyle, a current MIIPS Online degree student, as he shares his educational and professional background and what motivated him to continue his educational journey through the iii online programs. 

Teresa Cain shares how she and her classmates have created an online community amongst themselves. She talks about participating Zoom calls, collaborating with peers in the Miro platform, and taking part in casual conversations on Slack.

Teresa talks about the concepts she learned in the classroom that have resonated with her. She enjoyed learning about the laws of UX and the foundation of how you think about design solutions. These concepts have still been applicable for her when establishing best practices in relation to competitors.