Human-Centered Computing University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Quantitative Methods in IS Research

Advanced Field Research Methods

Fundamentals of Human-Centered Computing

Graphic Design for Interactive Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must submit a statement of purpose.
While not required, most successful applicants to the PhD programme have research experience (often demonstrated through a publication in a peer-reviewed academic venue).
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a writing sample demonstrating completed research quality.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a CV demonstrating their past research, education, and employment accomplishments.
Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation
The majority of successful applicants have an undergraduate GPA well above 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).

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Tuition Fees

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