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Master of Science in Information Design and Data Visualization Northeastern University - Vancouver Campus, Canada
CAD 23184
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
7
IELTS
100
TOEFL
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Information Design and Data Visualization is a research- and analysis-oriented program focusing on visual interfaces to communicate and explore digital information.
Graduates in the MS in Information Design and Data Visualization will be professional information designers and data visualization experts able to collaborate effectively in this dynamic and burgeoning field of practice and research, prepared to work in data-driven areas including design, technology, business, health, education, and public institutions. The curriculum is designed to train students in design principles, critical inquiry, and the analytical and creative practices needed to assume leadership roles in an evolving interdisciplinary field. Coursework focuses on the translation of data and information into visual languages, and the integration of theoretical, cognitive, and technical aspects of visualizations that engage a broad range of audiences.
Embedded in CAMD’s information design and data visualization graduate course offerings, the MS is a designated STEM degree that strengthens students’ quantitative research skills and technical competencies. From this master’s program, students have multiple options to expand their advanced studies along diverse avenues, including adding graduate certificates in related topics and engaging in co-op opportunities.
The MS in Information Design and Data Visualization is a 32-credit-hour program.
- Year 1 is dedicated to foundations, including introductory courses in information visualization and visual communication principles and practices, visualization technologies, design studio, and visual cognition.
- Year 2 continues foundational training in statistics and data analysis, information design theory, and critical thinking, and provides an advanced studio and thesis course focusing on an information design/data visualization project.
The Experiential Learning Advantage
Northeastern’s signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Through Northeastern’s world-class experiential education opportunities, MS in Information Design and Data Visualization (IDDV) graduates enter the labour market with real-world work experience that gives them an immediate advantage.
Past IDDV graduates have found success in a wide range of careers in the technology and design fields, including:
- UX Designer at Google AI, Research and Machine Intelligence
- Designer at Microsoft, Mixed Reality Works
- Data Designer at the BBC
- Graphics Reporter at the Wall Street Journal
- Data Experience Designer at Capital One
- Senior Visual Designer and Data Visualization and UX Researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
- Data Visualization Specialist at MIT Senseable City Lab
- Designer and Developer at ProPublica
- Data Visualization Designer at Draper
- Design Strategist at Periscopic
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 100
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 130.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited international institution.
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