HISTORY & MISSION

OUR MISSION

At the University of Arts and Design, our mission is to equip aspiring artists and designers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in a real-world business environment by offering online interdisciplinary education that seamlessly integrates design principles with business practices, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. 

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES

  1. To equip creatives with the skills and knowledge for their industries
  2. To help students excel in the competitive real-world business environment
  3. To teach seamlessly integrated design, art, and business principles and practices
  4. To foster innovation and entrepreneurship

BRIEF HISTORY

The University of Arts & Design was established in 2024 in response to the growing need for design and art education to include comprehensive business training for innovators and entrepreneurs. Recognizing the importance of real-time market applications, we have developed a unique curriculum that seamlessly integrates design principles with strategic business knowledge. This innovative approach is reflected in our courses and experiential learning opportunities, providing students with a holistic education that prepares them for success in the dynamic intersections of art, design, and business.

STATE LICENSURE AND OTHER RECOGNITION

The University of Arts & Design is registered through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection to offer a Master of Arts in Design Business and undergraduate certificate programs. This includes having a certificate of deposit as per Chapter 34 Utah Postsecondary School and State Authorization Act Part 1 General Provisions; 13-34-109(j).

The University accepts applications from students who reside in the following states: 

  • Arizona
  • Colorado (master’s degree program only)
  • Delaware (certificate program only)
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
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