The MS in Human-Computer Interaction focuses on making technology functional, intuitive and user-friendly, teaching students to design new media, interactive tools and systems that create engaging experiences. Students choose from four themes: interaction design, UX research, design strategy, or academic scholarship and creative activity.
Faculty: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering | Department: Human-Computer Interaction Design | Duration: 2 years | Intake: Fall | Location: Bloomington, IN, United States
What you will study
Core courses in interaction design, design strategy and user research, required studio courses that include work with real clients, and 18 elective credits (for example Experience Design, Advanced Prototyping, Information Architecture, Human-Robot Interaction). No coding knowledge is required. Delivered on campus.
Career pathways
Graduates are hired by companies including Oracle, IBM, Hewlett Packard and Allied Solutions; average starting salary reported as nearly $84,000.
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