Overview

This Business Technology Administration and Human-Centered Computing program from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is essential for developing technology that prioritizes user needs and experiences.

Key Facts

This interdisciplinary field combines insights from computer science, psychology, design, and social sciences to create intuitive and effective solutions. By focusing on user-centric design, HCC enhances usability and accessibility, leading to greater user satisfaction and engagement. Students gain valuable problem-solving skills that enable them to analyze complex issues and craft solutions that improve human interaction with technology. As demand grows for roles such as user experience designers and usability researchers, HCC opens diverse career opportunities. This field emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and societal impacts, promoting responsible innovation in emerging technologies like AI.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Analysis Methods

Intermediate Business Applications

Management Information Systems

Human-Computer Interaction

Advanced Business Applications

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Human Computer Interaction View 140 other Bachelors in Human Computer Interaction in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher at UMBC and all other institutions attended

This is a minimum requirement, and attainment of a 3.2 GPA or higher does not guarantee admission to the combined degree program

The admission decision is determined on an individual basis considering the student’s past record, expected future performance, and how well the combined program would meet the student’s educational objectives

Completed a minimum of 60 credits

Must have passed at least one 3xx/4xx level course within the BTA major

Students should be aware of the current requirements for admission to the department’s Master level graduate programs so that they will complete coursework meeting these same requirements, or their equivalents.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

32745 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32745 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13689 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13689 USD per year during 48 months.

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