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MS Human Computer Interaction at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

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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Application information

Entry requirements

in Human-Computer Interaction Design At a glance Format: On-campus Start dates: Fall Explore the bulletin View program plan Admission requirements Our program takes a unique, inclusive approach—we don’t have strict prerequisites or expectations about your background.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The graduate application fee is $70 (US citizen and international); a reduced fee of $35 applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate programme who apply to a second programme in the same school, and fee waivers are available for eligible applicants.

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