Online Master of Human Computer Interaction

Human Computer Interaction, M.H.C.I (Distance)

HCI Degree Program

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program’s distance/online HCI master’s degree program, M.H.C.I., was created from the growing demand from business and industry for a graduate degree program that provides education in the field of Human Computer Interaction.

The Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program’s online/distance HCI master’s degree program, M.H.C.I., was created from the growing demand from business and industry for a graduate degree program that provides education in the field of Human Computer Interaction.

This coursework-only masters degree is intended primarily for online students looking for a professional degree to advance their careers. It requires the completion of 10 three-credit courses, some of which will satisfy the core requirements of our program.

At a Glance

Program Tuition and Fees: Online/distance MHCI students are charged the distance education tuition rate of $900 per credit hour, plus a technology fee. A breakdown of the tuition and technology fees for the 2026–2027 academic year is available on the university’s tuition and fees webpage.

How to Apply: Application instructions can be found here.

Application Deadlines: July 15 for Fall, December 15 for Spring, and April 15 for Summer

Format: Part-time or Full-time student enrollment; Online/Distance

Length: 30 credits; if students take one course per term, they will typically complete the program in three years plus one semester. Most students take two classes in a term and complete the program in two to three years

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Application Process

The Human Computer Interaction, M.H.C.I (Distance) is most appropriate for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or design discipline, who are pursuing a professional career, and who already have a strong base of information technology skills.

Admission requirements and application instructions can be found here.
The program requires that admitted students have undergraduate degrees from an accredited university with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.
The demonstrated ability to write software competently. This requirement can be met during your course of study in the program. Students may still apply to the program if they do not have programming skills. These skills can be developed after the student has been admitted to the program and will be demonstrated by successfully completing one of the implementation courses.
Candidates may be considered for admission by the HCI Admissions Committee if they do not meet all these requirements but otherwise show outstanding potential. However, all students must meet the university’s minimum requirements for admission.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about the HCI Graduate Program, please contact the HCI Program Coordinator by e-mail at hci@iastate.edu, or phone at 515-294-2089.

Application Process

The online Master of HCI program is most appropriate for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, business, or design discipline, who are pursuing a professional career, and who already have a strong base of information technology skills.

The program requires that admitted students have undergraduate degrees from an accredited university with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent. International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.
3-year degrees from India, Bangladesh, Canada (excluding Quebec), Nepal, and Pakistan are not accepted. 3-year degrees from other countries are reviewed on an individual basis.
GRE is optional for all students.
International applicants must submit an English proficiency exam score; the score must meet or exceed the minimum. The English exam minimums can be found at this link.
- The English exam requirement may be waived if a degree is earned from a country where English is the only official language.
The demonstrated ability to write software competently. This requirement can be met during your course of study in the program. Students may still apply to the program if they do not have programming skills. These skills can be developed after the student has been admitted to the program and will be demonstrated by successfully completing one of the implementation courses.
Candidates may be considered for admission by the HCI Admissions Committee if they do not meet all these requirements but otherwise show outstanding potential. However, all students must meet the university’s minimum requirements for admission.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about the HCI Graduate Program, please contact the HCI Program Coordinator by e-mail at hci@iastate.edu, or phone at 515-294-2089.