Associate Professor of Information Technology
Human Centered Design, MS
In our digital world, the global user experience (UX) market demands skilled professionals who can blend form and function. Earn your STEM-designated Human Centered Design Master’s degree from Pace, and build the skills and experience to craft UX/UI for a variety of in-demand industries, like the latest mobile apps, medical systems software, business interfaces, and games.
Location
New York City
Duration
30–36 Credits
24 Months, full-time and part-time
Modality
In-Person
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
F1 Visa
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Master the Art Of Technology As An Experience
For those looking to merge technology and design, New York City is the place to be. And if you want to know how to blend creativity with science to make people fall in love with an app, then you attend ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. With access to state-of-the-art spaces designed around collaboration, innovation, and the latest technologies, Seidenberg offers opportunities and experiences you won’t get at other campuses.
Our Human-Centered Design Master's program is truly interdisciplinary. Even if you don’t have a bachelor’s degree in computing or design, you can still enroll with the assistance of an advisor.
Seidenberg was the first school in the country to join the —a consortium of 30+ research and engineering institutes worldwide with whom Pace students get to collaborate. Imagine traveling to places like Finland, Geneva, Portugal, and Austria to build real products for paying companies. At Seidenberg, these opportunities become real. On campus, you’ll conduct research with faculty guidance, work in teams to prototype new products, and enjoy a wide range of internship and job opportunities in the heart of New York.
$124,000
median salary for UX Designer jobs in New York (Source: Glassdoor)
350,000
number of new US tech jobs in past year (Source: CompTIA)
98%
of Seidenberg students are employed, continuing their education, or pursuing service within one year of graduation (Source: ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911 Career Services)
Curriculum
Pace’s MS in Human Centered Design is built from a solid foundation of core courses aimed to train you in concepts and current practices in the world of user experience and design. A wealth of elective courses enable you to focus on your particular area of interest. Two recommended tracks are available for students who’d like to concentrate in development or design and evaluation.
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Looking for a Career Change?
No experience? No problem! While the MS in Human-Centered Design is best suited for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in computing, design, psychology, or another related field, students who are interested in the program can enroll with the assistance of an advisor.
Careers
Apps and technology services that are intuitive, easy to use, and look good require expert design with a focus on the human user. As more and more companies are discovering how important having quality websites and applications are, jobs in user experience abound.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
Salary stats below sourced from Glassdoor, Indeed.com, Salary.com, and U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
- UX/UI Designer (Average Salary: $94,000–$130,000)
- Product Manager (Average Salary: $81,500–$100,500)
- Product Designer (Average Salary: $120,000–$180,000)
- UX Researcher (Average Salary: $79,000–$90,000)
- Web Designer (Average Salary: $72,000–$95,000)
- System Analyst (Average Salary: $85,000–$115,000)
Alumni Spotlight
³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911 has consistently given me and my classmates many opportunities since the program started.
—Nishant Doshi, '24
International Career Success Program
The is a badged internship and career success program exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, we have an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- IBM
- JP Morgan Chase
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanley
- Prudential
- United States Government
Featured Faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor, Information Technology
Clinical Professor, Information Technology and Director of the New York City Design Factory
Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why you would like to pursue the program of graduate study you have chosen. Additional information regarding your academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Two letters of recommendation are optional, but strongly recommended. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation in support of your application, letters should be from academic or professional references who can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Please note that the Graduate Admission Committee reserves the right to require letters of recommendation on a case-by-case basis.
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
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Per credit: $1,590 | Total cost of program: $47,700-$57,240
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Fall Term
- Domestic Students: August 1
- International Students: June 1
Spring Term
- Domestic Students: December 1
- International Students: October 1
Summer Term
- Domestic Students: May 1
- International Students: March 1
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Every admitted student is automatically considered for all available financial aid options, assessed based on both availability and individual need. Financial resources include:
- Merit-based Scholarships: Awards of up to $6,400, automatically considered during the application process.
- Graduate Assistantships: Opportunities for hands-on experience while earning financial support.
- Endowed Scholarships: Awards funded by generous donors to support student success.
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan: A federal loan program with favorable terms.
- Graduate/Professional Direct PLUS Loan: For students who need additional funding.
- Work-Study Programs: Part-time work opportunities to help fund your education.
- Military Benefits: Includes the GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Pace’s Veteran Tuition Scholarship.
For more information about affordability and the full range of financial aid options, visit ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911 Financial Aid.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
$3.4 million
Did You Know?
The average graduate degree holder can expect more than $3.4 million in lifetime earnings. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (800) 874-7223 
Email: graduateadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Zhan Zhang, PhD
Email: zzhang@pace.edu