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Design and Innovation M.A.

The creative economy comprises the following key sectors: advertising, architecture, art, crafts, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts, publishing, research, development, software, toys, television, radio and video games. The total impact the creative industries had on the overall California economy amounted to $687.6 billion (Otis 2022 Creative Economy Report). With the disruption caused by the pandemic, industries rely on technology more than ever to adapt to constantly changing conditions, thereby pushing innovation further, faster and in new directions. Emerging engagement models, evolving technology and new production processes will require major shifts in California’s education and workforce development infrastructure if the creative economy workforce is to better represent the diversity of the state and the global consumer. In California, the creative economy “outperforms industry sectors like government, manufacturing, health care, and retail trade – sectors that often receive greater economic development, talent development and policy support. This MA program will continue to support and cultivate talent in the creative industries which makes up 25.6% of California’s total employment.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a destination workplace, California State University, Northridge attracts, develops, and maintains a diverse workforce of over 4,000 engaged and committed faculty and staff.
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. We invite you to explore your career opportunities to work with others who are making a difference.

At CSUN, We Value:

Commitment to Teaching, Scholarship, & Active Learning.
Commitment to Excellence.
Respect for All People.
Alliances with the Community.
Encouragement of Innovation, Experimentation, & Creativity.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must first meet the following university requirements:

Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Cambridge C1 Advanced English (formerly CAE) = 180

DET – Duolingo English Test = 105

IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System = 6.5

PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English = 58

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language = Internet Based score: 80 Paper-based score: 550

California State University, Northridge

Los Angeles , California ,United States