About the course

Human-centered computing (HCC) is concerned with the development and management of systems in which the central focus is the user. The systems should be aware of the user, easy to use, ubiquitous, and intelligent. In the final analysis, human-centered systems improve workplace satisfaction, capitalize on information in the environment, and act on behalf of the user. Current research in HCC focuses on the building of adaptive interfaces, navigation through information spaces, social computing, and the use of virtual environments in information science. Within this specialization, you will take courses to help you understand humans and model their preferences, interests, and knowledge, analyze explicitly and implicitly generated data, and design systems with natural and intuitive interfaces. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$44,504

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2024	Pittsburgh
Spring (January), 2025	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2025	Pittsburgh
Spring (January), 2026	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2026	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

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)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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