Gain Defined Skills with Baylor’s MS in Interdisciplinary Studies

 At Baylor, we believe your potential isn’t fixed; it’s dynamic, evolving, and deeply personal. That’s why the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (MSIDS) was built with flexibility at its core. This online and hybrid program doesn’t ask you to fit into a mold; it helps you shape your education around the future you want to build. It’s a customizable, values-driven degree designed to align with your goals and unlock your next big opportunity.

Customize Your Path, Gain Real-World, Transferable Skills

Baylor’s MSIDS opens doors to both immediate and long-term goals. Whether you’re looking to move up, branch out, or do work that better reflects your values, this program delivers skills that translate across industries:

• Holistic Thinking
  Integrate disciplines, like Business, Communication, Theology, or Social Work, for a broader, systems-level understanding of today’s challenges.
• Strategic Adaptability
  Sharpen your ability to pivot across roles and sectors future-proofing your career in a changing workforce.

Think Critically. Solve Creatively.

This isn’t passive learning. You’ll engage in real-world problem-solving through interdisciplinary coursework and a capstone project that ask you to think differently:

• Cross-Disciplinary Analysis
  Tackle multifaceted problems from ethical, operational, and cultural perspectives.
• Capstone Integration
  Complete a culminating project that pulls everything together, demonstrating mastery and opening doors to new roles, industries, and ideas.

Lead with Purpose, and Thrive Across Disciplines

In a rapidly evolving workforce, professionals who bring knowledge from multiple fields are not only valuable, they’re essential. Through the MSIDS, you’ll gain:

• Cross-Functional Expertise
  Build a unique foundation that spans business, communication, theology, social work, and more, giving you the versatility to solve complex problems and adapt to diverse roles, teams, and industries.
• Servant Leadership
  Grounded in Christian values, you’ll learn to lead with integrity, humility, and a heart for others, opening doors not only for yourself but for those you serve and lead.

Live Out Your Values, In Any Career

Your faith and purpose don’t belong on the sidelines. This program empowers you to act with ethical clarity, whether you’re in corporate leadership, nonprofit service, ministry, or education.

• Values-Driven Decision Making
  Learn to lead with honesty, stewardship, and community-minded thinking.
• Ethical Foundations
  Engage in coursework that reinforces your commitment to doing good while doing well.

The MSIS Advantage: More Than a Degree

Earning your MSIDS from Baylor isn’t just about career progression; it’s about unlocking the next version of your story:

• Open doors to new industries, roles, and leadership opportunities
• Open doors to personal growth through flexible, purpose-aligned learning
• Open doors to what’s next, whether that’s immediate impact or long-term transformation

We believe the passion that lives inside you should, and can, be put into practice. And we believe Baylor is the place to make it happen.

For more information and to apply today, visit Baylor's MSIDS program page.