Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Human-computer interaction is a discipline concerned with the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing systems for human use and with the study of major phenomena surrounding them
  • Students will be prepared to be immersed in a project-based, hands-on user experience environment. By earning a master’s in HCI, they will explore emerging field research, learning how to create effective interactive systems for companies in Indiana and worldwide
  • Upon completion of the M.S. in HCI program, students will:
    • Apply psychological and cognitive principles and theories to human factors and user experience design
    • Research and develop interactive collaborative systems by applying social computing theories and frameworks
    • Evaluate and create interfaces by applying HCI theories, terms, principles, and methods including user experience, user-centered, and interaction design theories and practices
    • Design novel ubiquitous computing systems by researching and applying relevant HCI and informatics theories and frameworks
    • Articulate decisions and reasoning behind decisions made related to interaction design choices, design, and research methods, etc.
  • HCI graduates have found full-time jobs and internships with Amazon, Ammunition Group, Apple, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Cummins, Dell, Demandware, Eli Lilly and Co., Facebook, Fossil Group, Google, Infosys, Intel Corp., Microsoft Research, Parkview Health, Raytheon Co., Roche Diagnostics, Salesforce.com, Samsung, SAP, Splunk, Studio Science, VMWare, Walmart Labs, Yahoo!, and many other employers
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1365779 INR
Hostel & Meals879466 INR
Insurance111618 INR
Transportation19775 INR
Books & supplies68113 INR
IUPUI General Fee60057 INR
Repair & Rehabilitation Fee26147 INR
Placement Test Fee3808 INR
International Services Fee22411 INR
Personal Expenses158931 INR
Total1350326 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree
  • An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required
  • Successful applicants for the graduate degrees in Human-Computer Interaction will have knowledge and skills (from either past education or work experience) in one or more of the following proficiency areas:
    • Programming: Proficiency in programming/scripting, including:
      • One or more languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, C++, Python)
      • A basic understanding of programming methodologies, such as system design and architectures or problem and algorithm analysis
      • Other computing knowledge, such as artificial intelligence and database administration
    • Design: Proficiency with the principles and processes of visual communication, industrial design, digital media, or other disciplines using design theory and practice, including:
      • Knowledge and application of 3D animation and/or modeling tools
      • Design methodologies for 2D and 3D product development
      • Conceptual modeling, prototyping, and product delivery
      • Fundamental concepts of visual communication (e.g., page design/layout)
      • Design principles, typography, and color theory
      • Knowledge and application of a range of digital (vector and raster) authoring tools for Web or interface design
    • Social Sciences: Coursework in one or more of the following areas:
      • Psychology (general, cognitive, and behavioral)
      • Sociology and anthropology (ethnography)
      • Cross-cultural psychology and communication, information management, and/or the information and library science
ExamsTOEFL: 79

IELTS: 6.5

GRE: Accepted

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