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MS User-Centered Design at Brandeis University

Brandeis University, United States

Programme overview

Brandeis Online’s Master of Science (MS) in User-Centered Design degree explores how people think, behave and interact with technology, equipping you to design digital experiences grounded in research, usability and inclusivity. Delivered 100% online, part-time or full-time through the Rabb School of Continuing Studies; 30 credits.

Faculty: Rabb School of Continuing Studies  |  Department: Brandeis Online  |  Duration: 30 credits; Finish in 1-2 years  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Courses include RUCD 101 User Experience Design; RUCD 120 Human Factors Psychology and Ergonomics; RUCD 130 Information Architecture; RUCD 140 Research Methods; RUCD 150 Design Ideation and Prototyping  OR; RUCD 125 AI for Human-Centered Design *.

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Application information

USD 36,600 for the whole programme (2025-2026). Total tuition for a 30-credit online programme at $1,220 per credit; excludes course materials fees, deposit and books. Source

Master's admission for spring 2027 or fall 2027; Spring 2027 entry is offered for the MBA, Business Analytics, Finance, Global Sustainability Policy and Management, Public Policy, Biochemistry and Biophysics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Molecular and Cell Biology, Mathematics Postbaccalaureate and Studio Art Postbaccalaureate.

Spring admission: priority deadline October 15, final deadline November 15 (Studio Art Postbaccalaureate December 1). Fall admission: School of Business and Economics priority deadline November 1; Heller programmes priority deadline December 15; Rounds January 15, March 1 and April 15. Online application fee $75 unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.gps.brandeis.edu/apply/

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