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Overview
The research-intensive Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors program of Michigan Technological University unites the expertise of multiple disciplines toward optimizing performance, health, and safety at the interface of humans and technology. Participating scholars include both human experts and built-systems experts, including psychologists, engineers, computer scientists, and usability specialists.
Job Market
There is a growing need for experts trained in human factors. Opportunities are expanding in all employment sectors, including industry, government, and academia. Nonprofits and consulting firms also employ human factors specialists. Common job titles in the area of human factors include:
- Cognitive engineer
- Customer-experience specialist
- Ergonomist
- Human-factors psychologist or engineer
- Knowledge engineer
- Usability specialist
- Usability engineer
- User-experience specialist
- User-interface designer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design
- Applied Cognitive Science
- Human Factors
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Systems
- Sensation and Perception
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Statistics Cognitive Sciences View 548 other Masters in Statistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in a field related to Cognitive Science, Human Factors, or Ergonomics (Preferred but not required)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Résumé / Curriculum vitae
- Admitted students generally have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Writing Sample (preferably related to the field of interest)
- For Master's thesis and PhD, you must list faculty and areas of interest. Students must list at least one faculty member as a potential advisor whom they have contacted before applying.
- TOEFL: Recommended Score of at least 90 iBT
- Michigan Tech requires a minimum of 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.
Tuition Fee
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International
23332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23332 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
23332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23332 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Houghton
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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