Pittsburgh,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Information Science - Human-centered Computing in Philadelphia United States | University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,504
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Human-centered computing (HCC) focuses on creating and managing systems that prioritize user needs. These systems should be intuitive, context-aware, widely accessible, and smart. Ultimately, human-centered solutions enhance job satisfaction, leverage environmental data, and perform tasks for users. Modern HCC research explores adaptive interface design, information navigation methods, collaborative technologies, and virtual reality applications in information systems. This specialization includes coursework to develop skills in understanding human behavior, modeling user profiles and knowledge, processing both direct and indirect data inputs, and crafting seamless, user-friendly interfaces.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for graduate study must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Identify and seek the recommendations of two individuals (e.g., professors, employers, information professionals) who are in a position to evaluate your academic performance or your potential as an information professional.
Transcripts-Only scanned copies of official transcripts will be accepted and processed at the application stage. You are required to submit a recent score (within five years of the date of application) on the Graduate Record Examination as part of your admission credentials.
Department of Informatics and Networked Systems: minimum 80 (Band 6.5 in IELTS)
Transcripts-Only scanned copies of official transcripts will be accepted and processed at the application stage. You are required to submit a recent score (within five years of the date of application) on the Graduate Record Examination as part of your admission credentials.
Department of Informatics and Networked Systems: minimum 80 (Band 6.5 in IELTS)
Tuition
USD
44,504