Digital Practice Management
Master
Overview
NYSID’s post‐professional Master of Professional Studies in Digital Practice Management (MPSM) — the first and only one in the nation — will prepare working professionals to lead digital project management for design firms. Using various software programs, students will learn how to develop best practice workflows to achieve the most efficient design, documentation and construction coordination.
The program of study will enable students to:
- Gain understanding of software that aids in the coordination between platforms, between disciplines and between trades.
- Build on existing skills in digital software tools as used in the interior design/AEC practice community.
- Understand how to improve efficiency and drive the profitability of a project through software tools.
- Master project management skills including preservation of design intent through models, data management and coordination in an evolving technical environment.
- Broaden professional horizons.
Structure
Program Learning Objectives
The program of study will enable designers to prepare and coordinate project construction documentation as close to the design intent of the design team as possible using existing and emerging technologies. It is offered online with classes in the evenings and on weekends.
Graduates of the MPS in Digital Practice Management are prepared to:
- Hold positions such as: Digital Practice Leader, Director of Digital Practice, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Specialist, and BIM Manager.
- Understand how to research, evaluate and implement software for project specific needs and overall firm requirements.
- Become familiar with technical building systems, including Interiors, architecture, lighting, structural, MEP(mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems, and coordination between the disciplines.
- Consider software and digital practice from the perspectives of all stakeholders: clients, firms, consultants, principals, project managers, designers and technical staff.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in interior design or architecture or related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge in relevant digital software.
- Score 65% or higher on Revit skills assessments exams provided by NYSID.
- 2-5 years of experience in an interior design or architecture firm that evidences the understanding of project workflows.
- Portfolio of design work, construction documents, or other relevant material.
Candidates that do not have minimum software knowledge will be required to take continuing education courses to gain the skills to meet the benchmark needed to successfully complete the program.