Designed with the working professional in mind, our online programs offer a flexible learning structure that allows you to go to school and continue to work full time.
The stackable online certificates are offered on a rotational schedule, while students can start the MIIPS Online degree every semester.
Getting started is easy— complete in minutes and receive an admissions decision in days.
Highly qualified candidates demonstrate a passion for product & service development, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
They are comfortable with ambiguity, want to collaborate with individuals outside of their discipline, learn best in a "learn-by-doing" environment, and wish to continue their education in a flexible, online environment.
Complete the MIIPS online degree in as quickly as five semesters or extend up to nine semesters. You determine the pace and may change it during your studies — speeding up or slowing down when you need to.
Nikhita Buddhiraju is a motion designer blending technology, rhythm, and storytelling into compelling visual experiences. Specializing in 3D and 2D animation, she has collaborated with brands like Apple, UFC, and Sony to create dynamic, narrative-driven work. With a background that fuses creativity and precision, Nikhita brings a strong sense of movement, detail, and problem-solving to every project, pushing boundaries in motion design while inspiring others through craft and innovation.
Angela Kim is a product designer blending research, technology, and creativity into intuitive digital experiences. Currently designing at an AI security startup, she shapes user-centered interfaces that make complex tools feel clear and approachable. Her background in front-end design, UX research, and data visualization allows her to bring a strong sense of clarity, detail, and empathy to her work. She is currently expanding her expertise as a Master’s student at Carnegie Mellon.
Athena Huether, Head of Graduate Enrollment & Associate Director of Admissions at the iii, answers frequently asked questions about the iii's online certificate programs and MIIPS online degree in this video playlist.
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Students enrolled in professional programs at 好色先生TV are primarily self-funded. The MIIPS Online Degree is eligible for federal financial aid loans.
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Certificate ApplicationsAll international and United States permanent resident applicants must take an English language proficiency exam. This is required as a component in determining academic success in the program. The scores must be received by the application deadline for the semester in which students are applying. An English language proficiency test is not required if the applicant will have graduated from a US university by the time of enrollment or if the applicant is a CMU student or alum. It is also not required for applicants with United Kingdom, Canadian, or Australian citizenship. The following forms of English language proficiency assessments are accepted:
TOEFL – minimum score 95 with no sub-score below a 23
Institution Code: 2074
Department Code: 99 (Other)
IELTS – minimum score of 6.5
We accept electronic IELTS scores only, using the physical address to confirm the right college/department.
Please contact your IELTS testing center and request that your scores be sent to:
好色先生TV College of Engineering
431 Hamerschlag Drive
ANSYS Hall Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States
Duolingo English Test – minimum score of 105
Select "CMU – College of Engineering"
MIIPS Online Degree ApplicationsWhen applying for the MIIPS Online degree, please include your most recent professional resume or curriculum vitae.
When applying for the MIIPS Online degree, please include two professional and/or academic references. Each reference will automatically be emailed a link to submit a letter of recommendation directly to our online system.
When applying for the MIIPS Online degree, the portfolio is an opportunity to tell us your story. Showcase three to six projects that best illustrate your skills, talents, and interests. Your examples should speak to your problem-solving abilities, visualization skills, and overall level of craftsmanship. In each project, please briefly describe and summarize your contributions.
We accept photographs, drawings, or interactive presentations. Please submit your portfolio as a PDF to our online application system (Max: 20 pages).
Want pointers on how to approach the portfolio? Kyle Caruso, a current MIIPS online student, shares his tips:
Julie Wagner (MIIPS Online ’24) illustrates how she applied her classroom learnings directly into entrepreneurship, founding a company inspired by a class project.
Marciano Bagnoli (MIIPS Online ’23), shares how stacking certificates to obtain a master’s degree allowed him to experiment with a career change before fully committing to a new industry.
iii Online student, Menelik Lewis, shares his experience in the program.
