2026–2027 Academic Catalog · Online-First University

Build the future through flexible, purpose-driven online learning

Innovation and Research Network is a future-focused online university where students pursue bold ideas through interdisciplinary learning, project-based study, and guided mentorship. Whether your path leads to technology, sustainability, culture, health, or finance, IRN is designed to help you turn knowledge into impact.

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Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s pathways 100% online-first learning model Mentorship and project-based learning

5 divisionsTechnology, sustainability, culture, health, and finance pathways.

Project-basedCoursework focused on building, applying, and solving in context.

MentorshipGuidance that supports momentum, clarity, and academic growth.

Transparent tuitionDistinct annual rates with a direct admissions process.

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Programs designed for a changing world

IRN offers interdisciplinary degree pathways across five academic divisions that connect emerging technologies, human insight, research-minded thinking, and real-world application.

BSc · MSc

Electrical & Mechanical Studies

Explore systems, energy, robotics, smart technologies, and mechanical innovation.

AS · BSc · MSc

Life, Medical & Technological Studies

Connect life science, healthcare, data, and digital transformation.

AA · BA · MA

Arts, Culture & Social Science Studies

Engage storytelling, communication, culture, and social insight.

AS · BSc · MA

Sustainable Development

Study climate resilience, circular systems, green design, and long-term impact.

BSc · MSc

Finance, Futures & Investment Studies

Build knowledge in strategic finance, fintech, blockchain, and future-oriented investment thinking.

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Why Students Choose IRN

Credibility, clarity, and a learning model built for the future

IRN combines accessible online learning with a high-touch academic experience built around innovation, integration, and real-world relevance. Students benefit from transparent tuition, interdisciplinary pathways, project-based coursework, and guided support from inquiry to enrollment.

Online-first by design

Built for flexible digital learning without sacrificing quality, structure, or connection.

Project-based curriculum

Coursework emphasizes doing, building, and applying ideas to real-world contexts.

Personalized mentorship

Students receive guidance that supports momentum, focus, and long-term academic growth.

Transparent annual tuition

Clear tuition by degree level makes planning more straightforward and informed.

Five academic divisions

Choose from future-focused interdisciplinary pathways shaped by innovation.

Arizona-licensed institution

IRN operates as a nonprofit postsecondary institution with a published academic catalog.

Audience Pathways

Choose the path that matches your journey

Every learner arrives with different goals. IRN supports first-time students, transfer applicants, graduate learners, and working professionals with flexible pathways built for growth, discovery, and future readiness.

First-Time Students

Start your degree journey in an online environment designed to build confidence, curiosity, and practical skills from day one.

Transfer Students

Bring previous coursework forward and continue your academic path through a flexible, interdisciplinary learning model.

Graduate Applicants

Advance your expertise through master’s-level study focused on innovation, research-minded thinking, and global relevance.

Working Professionals

Develop new capabilities, expand your perspective, and pursue your academic goals without stepping away from current commitments.

Learning Model

A learning model built for builders, thinkers, and change-makers

At IRN, learning goes beyond passive coursework. Students engage with ideas through projects, guided exploration, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and mentorship that helps transform curiosity into action.

Project-based learningLearn by doing through assignments and projects that connect knowledge to real-world application.

Research cultureDevelop inquiry, critical thinking, and discovery-oriented habits across disciplines.

Innovation labsExplore ideas, prototype solutions, and think beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Career coachingConnect your degree path to long-term growth, opportunity, and personal direction.

Tuition Snapshot

Clear tuition. Flexible pathways.

IRN keeps tuition simple so students can understand the investment by degree level before beginning the admissions process.

Associate Degrees

$3,500per year

Bachelor’s Degrees

$5,400per year

Master’s Degrees

$7,000per year

Registration fee: $50 · Graduation / Certificate fee: $150–$165

Interactive Tour

Experience IRN beyond the screen

Explore IRN’s Phoenix presence and discover how an online-first university can still feel connected, ambitious, and human. From future-focused academics to mentorship and digital learning environments, IRN is built to support students wherever they are while connecting them to a broader culture of innovation.

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Phoenix location: 101 E Washington St, Block 23, Unit 842, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

IRN Ecosystem

One network. Multiple impact initiatives.

IRN is connected to initiatives that extend learning, mentorship, and creativity across life stages, from youth education to personal growth and coaching.

Initiative 01

Maxit Concepts

A mentorship and coaching initiative focused on personal development, life skills, growth, wellness, and transformation.

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Initiative 02

Lil Innovators

A K–5 learning platform designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and innovation in young learners through engaging educational experiences.

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A clear path from interest to enrollment

Whether you are starting fresh, transferring, or advancing into graduate study, IRN’s admissions process is designed to be direct, supportive, and fully online.

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