COURSE CURRICULUM

Bentley University’s Master’s in Human Factors in Information Design (HFID) is a customizable 10-course program that blends design, technology, and behavioral science to prepare professionals for creating impactful user experiences. The curriculum includes three core human factors courses, five specialized electives, and two business or technical electives, allowing students to tailor their learning to align with career goals and industry needs. Core courses provide a strong foundation in human factors principles, experience design processes, leadership, and testing and assessment programs, ensuring students can design, manage, and evaluate effective user experiences.Students choose from a broad range of human factors electives, covering areas such as internationalization and world-ready product design, visualizing information, design ethics, information architecture, prototyping and interaction design, immersive and conversational interface design, multi-modal interface design, intelligent user interfaces, and design innovation. The program also emphasizes research methods, including qualitative research, ethnography, and user experience measurement, giving students the skills to apply data-driven insights to design decisions.Two general electives allow students to further enhance their expertise with courses in areas such as data-driven development with Python, cybersecurity, analytics, leadership, and quantitative analysis for business. This flexibility enables students to combine human-centered design skills with technical and managerial knowledge, preparing them to work effectively in cross-disciplinary environments.Overall, Bentley’s HFID program equips graduates to understand human behavior, navigate complex systems, and design experiences that are inclusive, ethical, and globally relevant. With expertise in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and immersive interfaces, graduates are highly sought after across industries, from innovative tech startups to Fortune 500 companies. By combining theory, practical skills, and customizable electives, the program ensures professionals are prepared to create meaningful and measurable impact in technology-driven, user-focused organizations.