Technology, organizations and people jobs need to be designed by the participation of several disciplines, where creativity, as synthesis and integration, becomes the central asset to be learned. Life-critical systems include energy, medical, aerospace, education and telecommunication systems. A master's in human-centered design (HCD) from Florida Tech gives graduates the educational foundation and hands-on research experience needed to enter a career in human-centered design.

Careers

A specialized program, such as Florida Tech's master's in human-centered design, offers graduates a variety of career path options. Many graduates develop careers as human-centered designers in public and private sector research, engineering or design companies, while other graduates choose an academic setting.