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MS Information Design and Data Visualization at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Information Design and Data Visualization is a two-semester research- and analysis-oriented program focusing on visual interfaces to communicate and explore digital information. Graduates may become professional information designers and data visualization experts able to collaborate effectively in this dynamic and burgeoning field of practice and research, prepared to work in data-driven areas including design, technology, business, health, education, and public institutions. Offered at: Boston, Vancouver.

Faculty: College of Arts, Media and Design  |  Department: Art Design  |  Duration: 32 semester hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Requires 32 semester hours. Required courses include ARTG 5100 Information Design Studio 1: Principles; ARTG 5310 Visual Cognition; ARTG 5320 Statistics for Design; ARTG 5330 Visualization Technologies 1: Fundamentals; ARTG 6100 Information Design Studio 2: Dynamic Mapping and Models; ARTG 6110 Information Design Theory and Critical Thinking.

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Application information

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.

Duration: 32 semester hours

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