M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction, Georgia Institute of Technology

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the Georgia Institute of Technology is a cooperative interdisciplinary effort between the Schools of Interactive Computing, Psychology, Industrial Design, and LMC. This four-semester, 36-credit program provides practical and theoretical skills for evaluating and designing the computer interfaces of the future. The curriculum includes a fixed core (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction Foundations), specialization courses, and a mandatory summer internship. Notable research hubs available to students include the GVU Center, the Aware Home, and the Health Systems Institute. Technical skills are built in prototyping, user-interface software, and qualitative/quantitative research methods. A defining feature is the required Master’s project, often conducted in collaboration with industry partners or specialized research labs. Graduates typically pursue careers as UX researchers, interaction designers, and product managers at global technology companies. The program’s diverse cohort represents students from computing, behavioral sciences, and design backgrounds.