MS in Human Factors
Research human behavior. Design user experiences that matter.
Producing UX leaders who shape products at the world's top companies
Our MS HFID program emphasizes the strategic role of UX in enhancing an organization’s competitive advantage. As a result, Bentley graduates routinely land senior-level positions at top companies, including Amazon, Apple, Fidelity, Google, and Meta.
Three comprehensive learning centers
User Experience Center (UXC)
The campus-based is the hands-on research centerpiece of the MSHFID program. Its full-time staff of UX professionals provide consulting services to corporate and nonprofit clients around the globe.
Dr. Ziat's Haptics Lab
Dr. Ziat’s lab studies issues related to human-machine interaction, focusing on perception and human interactions with natural and artificial environments. The experimental approach employs the techniques of engineering, cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction (HCI), and neuroscience, to gain an understanding of human touch and how the brain interprets variable sensations as a stable perception of the world.
Dr. Ericson's Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab
Dr. Ericson's VR/AR lab is a dedicated space designed for safe and effective use of immersive technologies, equipped with a powerful 3D graphics computer, high-quality VR/AR hardware, game development and avatar creation software, and a variety of biometric tools for assessing psychological and physiological responses to immersive experiences.