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Attempt industry-first projects and participate in live apprenticeships to build a stellar portfolio and take your design career to the next level. Learn more about your learning journey here!

Master's Degree in UX Design: Program Highlights

Some Highlights of this Program

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Earn a Master’s degree from an Institute of Eminence in 12 months

Apprenticeships with T-Hub, world's largest innovation hub

Industry-first workshops and portfolio development sessions

6+ Masterclasses with design leaders, heads, and industry experts

200+ Hours of live sessions and 26+ hours of recorded content

9-Day on-campus immersion led by design leaders

Overview of Master of Design in User Experience

The Master of Design in User Experience (UX) from Jindal Global School (JGS), in partnership with upGrad, is a 12-month program built to develop strong practical and creative skills in UI/UX design. This online UX design master’s degree helps learners build a solid foundation in design principles, user research, interaction design, and digital product thinking.

Who is this course for?

  • Design Graduates: Seeking advanced skills and knowledge in UX design.
  • Professionals: Wishing to upskill in AI-integrated design frameworks.
  • Career Switchers: Passionate individuals looking to transition into the design field.
  • Entrepreneurs: Those aiming to innovate with user-centered solutions.

With a sharp focus on user experience, interface design, and industry case projects, this Master's in user experience design online prepares you to take on roles in a growing digital-first economy.

Why Choose a Master’s in User Experience Design?

1. Rising Demand in the Job Market Over the last five years, job openings in UX have grown by 53% as per the UX Design Institute. A master’s in UX design helps you stand out in a field that’s growing faster than ever.

2. High Salary Potential: UX professionals in India earn an average base salary of ₹9 LPA, with senior roles offering even more. A master’s degree in UX design can help you move into these high-paying opportunities more confidently.

3. Learn In-Demand, Practical Skills: When compared to short-term courses, a master's in UI UX design gives you deeper knowledge and real project experience. You’ll build skills in UX research, design thinking, prototyping, and even AI-integrated workflows.

4. Boost Your Career and Credibility: Whether you're switching careers or moving up in design, an online UX master’s degree shows employers you're serious about your growth. It sets you apart with a solid academic foundation and practical exposure.

Master of Design in UX Program Syllabus

What will you learn?

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Course 1

Systems and AI

Course 2

Product Critique

Course 3

UX Tool Mastery

Course 4

Transactional eXp

Course 5

IxD Ideation

Course 6

Visual Essentials

Course 7

Communication I

Course 8

Designing AI UX

Course 9

IxD Intensive

Course 10

Visual Intensive

Course 11

Visuality

Course 12

Research Intensive

Course 13

Communication II

Course 14

UX Immersive

Systems Thinking and Foundations of AI (3 weeks)

Enhance your workflow at work by developing systems thinking and AI integration skills to optimize problem-solving, and strategically prepare for AI's implications in your career, boosting your professional value and impact.

Topics Covered

  • Systems thinking framework
  • Understanding Large Language Models
  • Guidelines to evaluate and select AI tools
  • Framework to level up your productivity with AI


Pragmatic UX Product Critique: Heuristics to Audit Reporting (4 weeks)

Learn to apply cognitive and psychological principles to audit products, identify root cause problems, prioritize them effectively, provide actionable recommendations, and secure stakeholder buy-ins at work.

Topics Covered

  • Higher order conceptual, cognitive, and psychological principles
  • Root cause analysis
  • Prioritization based on NASA risk matrix
  • Optimized reporting and communication
  • Integration of AI for product critique acceleration

Smart UX Tool Mastery: Optimize Design, Enhance Efficiency (3 weeks)

Learn to create scalable and error-free artifacts, and leverage AI to maximize efficiency and innovation, boosting your workplace efficiency and professional credibility.

Topics covered

  • Figma & Beyond
  • Inception of Design Systems
  • Scalable Artifact Creation
  • Effective Asset Management
  • Enhanced Efficiency with AI

Designing Transactional eXperiences: User Interface Design Fundamentals (4 weeks)

Learn to simplify complex information processing by mastering design patterns, systematic frameworks, and AI-enhanced techniques.

Topics Covered

  • Variabilization with Design Patterns
  • Outcome based structuring of information & controls
  • Planning for effort optimization & errors
  • AI-assisted ideation for transactional experiences

Introduction to Interaction Design: Ideation and Problem Solving (3 weeks)

Dissect complex UX problems, master ideation techniques, converge on optimal interaction design solutions, and leverage AI to enhance creativity, driving impactful, user-centered outcomes at your workplace.

Topics Covered

  • Systematic ideation skills
  • Evaluation of ideas
  • Convergence to optimal solutions
  • Foundations of workflow optimization
  • Accelerated problem solving with AI


Introduction to Visual Design: Must-haves for Industry (3 weeks)

Optimize and speed up visual design ideation and convergence using systematic evaluation with UI toolkits and AI, focus on creativity and problem-solving, and ensure consistent designs across platforms, elevating your productivity and focus at the workplace.

Topics Covered

  • Rapid visual design ideation with UI kits
  • Metric-based evaluation & convergence to optimal visual design solutions
  • Design principles for business outcomes
  • Fundamental Guidelines for Platforms: iOS & Android
  • Accelerated visual design execution with AI

Communication Skills I (3 weeks)

Build strong workplace skills by effectively summarizing and prioritizing workplace communications, tailoring documentation for different audiences, and building consensus to enhance project outcomes and team collaboration.

Topics Covered

  • Context-based summarization and prioritization
  • Optimization of communication for different audiences
  • Intent-based articulation
  • Building consensus


Designing User Experiences with AI & Continuous Adaptation (3 weeks)

Upskill your UX design abilities by mastering AI interface patterns, creating intuitive AI-driven products, and adapting to technological advancements, making you an indispensable asset in any workplace.

Topics Covered

  • AI interface design patterns
  • Integrating AI with user mental models
  • Adaptation of AI advancements
  • Design AI-driven user experiences


Interaction Design Intensive: Building Functional Excellence for Usability (3 weeks)

Develop impactful interaction design skills by defining problems and outcomes based on metrics, creating tailored, user-centric solutions, and effectively communicating functionality to engineers & managers.

Topics Covered

  • Behavioral Personas
  • User Workflow Optimization
  • Conceptualization of Functionalities
  • Creating Usable Prototypes
  • AI-assisted Interaction Design

Visual Design Intensive: Designing to Influence Perception & Emotions (3 weeks)

Enhance your visual design skills by systematically clarifying context for ideation, addressing emotions and perceptions, creating high-fidelity mockups, and leveraging AI to streamline your workflow, ultimately facilitating effective stakeholder communication and artifact exchange.

Topics covered

  • Visual Design Critique
  • Conceptualization of Visual Themes & Philosophy
  • Strategic Optimal Visual Solutions
  • Planning for Design Systems & Hand-off
  • AI-assisted Visual Design

Introduction to Visuality & Representation (3 weeks)

Build foundational understanding of representation and visuality in systems of signs and interpretation, using digital tools for active learning and understanding subjectivity in visual design.

Topics Covered

  • Representation fundamentals
  • Visuality in systems of signs
  • Digital tools for active learning
  • Subjectivity in design

UX Research Intensive: Empowering Design with Informed Insights (3 weeks)

Develop the ability to manage research methodologies for specific contexts, execute efficient user research, analyze data, and generate actionable insights, positioning you as a strategic designer who can secure leadership buy-in.

Topics covered

  • Research context clarification
  • Assessment & selection of research methodologies
  • Recruitment & execution
  • Actionable reporting and communication
  • Integration of AI to accelerate research

Communication Skills II (3 weeks)

Cultivate leadership skills, optimize team processes, prepare professional portfolios, master pitching, strategize interviews, and build a strong personal brand within the industry.

Topics Covered

  • Preparing professional portfolios
  • Mastering pitching styles
  • Interview strategies
  • Building a personal brand
  • Industry-specific branding techniques
  • Leadership training

End to End Product Design Immersive (1 week)

Join a transformative on-campus immersive experience to elevate your professional potential, tackle complex problems within constraints, learn from business case studies, and build an end to end UX project, all under the mentorship of industry leaders.

Topics Covered

  • Business case of balancing business with user requirements
  • Business case of how to resolve conflicts between engineering and design
  • Accelerated Research
  • Accelerated Interaction Design
  • Accelerated Visual Design


Tools

Skills you’ll acquire

The Master of Design in User Experience program is structured to help you build the creative, technical, and strategic skills that today’s top design roles demand. This Master's in UX design helps you to create user-centered designs that are innovative, efficient, and aligned with current industry trends.

Core Skills You'll Develop:

  • Design Thinking & Strategy: Master the fundamentals of UX design through systems thinking, problem-solving techniques, and workflow optimization.
  • Prototyping Excellence: Learn to move from concept to high-fidelity prototypes with precision,  a key requirement in all user experience design master’s degree programs.
  • Visual Communication: Strengthen your command of UI design principles, design systems, and visual storytelling to deliver polished, user-friendly interfaces.
  • AI-Powered Design Skills: Integrate AI tools into your design process to boost creativity and productivity , a core highlight of this masters in UI UX design.
  • User Research & Insights: Conduct usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and data-driven research to create meaningful design solutions.
  • Leadership & Communication: Build confidence in pitching ideas, creating compelling portfolios, and establishing your brand, vital for senior UX design master’s roles.

Master of Design in UX Course Instructor

Whom will you learn from?

5

Program Faculty

3

Industry Experts

2

Mentors

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Kuldeep Kelkar

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Ex-Director of User Experience, PayPal

Senior Partner at UXReactor | Ex-SVP of UX Research, UserZoom | Ex-Sr. Director of Global UX & Insights, TCS 

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Saurabh Singh

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Senior UX Instructor at UXReactor

Training Experience Lead, Collej | M.Des. in Communication Design 

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Shachi Seth

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Lecturer at JGU

Research Consultant, Center for Policy Research | Ex-Research Consultant, Pradan | MPhil, DSE 

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Satyam Kantamneni

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CEO and Managing Partner at UXReactor

Member, Forbes Business Council | Harvard Business School Alumnus | Stanford d.school Alumnus 

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Prasad Kantamneni

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Founding Partner at UXReactor

Ex-Research Leader, Yahoo! | Ex-Research Scientist, Honeywell Laboratories | Harvard Business School Alumnus 

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M.Des. Program Industry Leaders

Learn from Design Leaders and Heads

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Prasad Kantamneni

Learn the art of user experience design from Prasad Kantamneni, Harvard alumnus and pioneer of the Internet search assistance feature at Yahoo.

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Bob Baxley

Learn how to build world-class products from Bob Baxley, design manager of the Apple Store experience and former Head of Design at Pinterest.

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Kuldeep Kelkar

Master the art and science of user experience design with insights from Kuldeep Kelkar, Senior Partner at UXReactor and former Director of UX & Design at PayPal.

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Greg Petroff

Learn design leadership with Greg Petroff, founding board member of the Interaction Design Association and former design head at Google, Cisco, and SAP.

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Satyam Kantamneni

Learn how to build transformational user experiences from Satyam Kantamneni, Stanford Design School alumnus and author of the well-known book User Experience Design.

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Rahul Vedula

Learn from experienced UX leader and Principal Product Designer at Cactus Communications, Rahul Vedula, how to curate new-age experiences that truly resonate with the users.

M.Des. in UX Design Projects

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Build a stellar design portfolio with best-in-class live industry projects specifically curated to attract top employers and help you accelerate your career

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Problem solving

Systematic Thinking

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Systems Thinking with AI

Use TAD framework in AI to solve unconventional problems for the medical industry 

Skills learned

Fundamentals of AI

Problem solving

Systematic Thinking

Product Critique

User Research

Root Cause Analysis

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Product Audit

Incorporate cognitive and psychology principles to conduct product audit of a global tourism platform 

Skills learned

Audit and Reporting

Product Critique

User Research

Root Cause Analysis

User Research

Scalability

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Scalable Design

Design scalable artifacts of a global productivity application, Notion 

Skills learned

Artifact Development

User Research

Scalability

Product Design

Design Thinking

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Transactional Experience Design

Design an optimal transactional experience for a tour agency 

Skills learned

UX Design

Product Design

Design Thinking

Design Thinking

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Ideation & Convergence

Ideate and converge to solve problems like patient healthcare access, e-commerce product discovery, and travel planning 

Skills learned

Product Discovery

Design Thinking

Visual Design

B2B Product Design

Dashboard Development

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Visual Design Must-haves

Design and propose an optimal visual experience for a B2B dashboard 

Skills learned

UI Design

Visual Design

B2B Product Design

Dashboard Development

B2B Product Design

UI Design

UX Research

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Interaction Design Intensive

Design an end-to-end interaction design solution for a leading B2B product 

Skills learned

Interaction Design

B2B Product Design

UI Design

UX Research

B2B Product Design

UI Design

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Visual Design Intensive

Design an end-to-end visual design solution for a leading B2B product 

Skills learned

Visual Design

B2B Product Design

UI Design

Primary and Secondary Research

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UX Research Intensive

Leverage the knowledge of sociology, anthropology, and cognitive psychology to execute an end-to-end research study for a leading productivity product 

Skills learned

User Research

Primary and Secondary Research

AI Application

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AI Experience Design

Design user experiences with AI integration 

Skills learned

UX Design

AI Application

Product Design

Problem Solving

Team Building

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Industry Project

Work with live clients in the industry ecosystem and build a world class UX portfolio 

Skills learned

Cross-functional Collaboration

Product Design

Problem Solving

Team Building

Master of Design Degree Certification

Earn valuable credentials and recognition

Complete all the courses successfully to obtain a dual certification from JGU and UXReactor

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Industry Certificate

Earn a certificate from the industry partner UXReactor to add feathers to your master's degree and validate your portfolio for industry-readiness

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Why choose Jindal Global School?

Jindal Global School (JGS), a part of the globally acclaimed O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), offers one of India’s top-ranked masters in UX design online programs. It is known for academic excellence, global exposure, and a strong industry focus. JGS empowers learners to thrive in today’s design-driven digital economy.

What Makes JGS Stand Out?

1. Globally Recognized Excellence Ranked among the top 800 universities worldwide and India’s #1 private university, JGU ensures your user experience master's degree carries global weight, ideal for launching an international career in UX.

2. Advanced Learning Infrastructure From AI-powered design systems to fabrication labs and research studios, you’ll have access to top-tier facilities that support innovation and real-world application.

3. Expert Faculty & Mentors Learn from a distinguished team of global experts, including mentors from Harvard, Stanford, and Silicon Valley, offering unmatched guidance throughout your masters in user experience design journey.

4. Real-World, Industry-Ready Exposure Benefit from strong partnerships with firms like UXReactor and T-Hub, ensuring hands-on learning, apprenticeships, and career opportunities after graduation. These connections enrich your ux design master's curriculum with practical insights.

5. Interdisciplinary, Collaborative Approach Explore intersections between design, tech, and business by working with peers across disciplines—perfect for career switchers or professionals upskilling through a user experience design master’s online program.

6. Career Support That Delivers With resume-building, mentorship, and networking access to global recruiters, this online UX master’s degree supports your professional goals every step of the way.

7. Entrepreneurial & Sustainable Focus Interested in leading your venture? JGS nurtures entrepreneurship and sustainability, helping you turn ideas into impactful design solutions through incubation and real-world challenges.

Your Path to Building a Stellar Design Career

Projects & Assignments

    Case study-based hands-on projects

    10+ per semester

    Build your portfolio with live projects

Industry Apprenticeships

    Live project with industry partner

    At least 2 opportunities across 12 months

    Network with industry partner companies

On-Campus Immersion

    9-day immersive experience at the university campus

    Interactive sessions and design sprints led by industry experts

    Live feedback from expert faculty

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Professional Development

    Build your professional brand

    Build workplace competencies

    Gain leadership training to accelerate your career

    Network with industry leaders

Mentorship Sessions

    Industry mentor assigned to each learner

    Dedicated coaching and live weekly interaction with mentors

    Guided workshops by industry design leaders

Job-Ready Portfolio

    Create an industry-centric portfolio with live projects

    Learn key storytelling skills to secure stakeholder buy-ins

    Participate and prepare for top design roles

Why M.Des. Over Other Programs

The M.Des. Advantage

Credibility

Curriculum

AI Integration

Apprenticeships

Projects & Assignments

Masterclasses

Portfolio Development

JGU M.Des.

Master's degree by Institute of Eminence in partnership with Inc.5000 firm

New-age curriculum co-designed with industry experts from Apple, Pinterest, Yahoo, IxDA, Cisco, and more

Native AI integration throughout the program

Opportunity to apprentice with cutting-edge partner companies

20+ Industry projects carefully chosen to attract employers and to help you accelerate your career

6+ by leading design and product heads from Apple, Pinterest, IxDA, Google, and Cisco

Live projects recognized by industry partners and supported by industry mentors

Other Programs

Limited industry exposure

Introductory level, foundational concepts only

Fall short in technological advancement adoption

Not offered

Fictional and common projects

1-2, if present

Theoretical and with limited industry exposure

Career Outcomes of Master of Design in User Experience

Graduates of this masters in UX design program from Jindal Global School are equipped with in-demand skills that prepare them for impactful roles across the design and tech industries. With a growing demand for skilled UX professionals and a global shortage of talent, completing your user experience design master’s degree can significantly boost your career prospects.

Career Benefits:

  • Secure high-paying positions in leading tech firms, digital agencies, and startups.
  • Gain leadership skills essential for managing design teams and end-to-end UX projects.
  • Build a strong professional identity that makes you stand out in the competitive UX job market.

Top 5 Job Roles and Salary Ranges in India:

  • UX Designer: ₹5 LPA – ₹12 LPA
  • Interaction Designer: ₹6 LPA – ₹16 LPA
  • Product Designer: ₹7 LPA – ₹18 LPA
  • UX Researcher: ₹6 LPA – ₹16 LPA
  • Visual Designer: ₹5 LPA – ₹10 LPA

This MS in UX design or online UX master’s degree opens doors to roles that offer both creative satisfaction and strong financial rewards. 

Master's in UX Design: Preparation & Eligibility

Prerequisites and Eligibility

Prerequisites

    Bachelor's degree with 50% marks

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Practical Approach

    20+ industry projects and hands-on assignments to develop your portfolio

    Weekly review and feedback sessions to make your portfolio job-ready

AI-Integrated Content

    Learn about the fundamental principles of AI and their application in design

    Work with 6+ tools with AI functionalities to design products and interfaces

Blended Learning

    Recorded self-paced theoretical content

    Live sessions for synchronous hands-on learning

    On-campus offline immersion

M.Des in UX Design Program Eligibility

How to Apply for the Master of Design Program?

The application journey is simple and straightforward, and can be completed in five easy steps.

Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% grades 

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Entrance Test

Attempt the Design Aptitude test (DAT)

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Selection Interview

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Shortlisting

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  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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