Human Systems Engineering (Intelligent Systems), MS
Serve as the connection between artificial intelligence and human experience. You'll develop expertise in designing intelligent systems that respond to human needs, anticipate behaviors and enhance capabilities, helping to shape the next generation of human-centered technology.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
International students (F1) can extend U.S. work experience by 24 months.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Intelligent technologies have grown rapidly over the last decade. These technologies are now seen within public sector areas, such as the military and space exploration; private sectors, such as medical manufacturing; and the education sector. The rise of learning engineering focuses on interactive e-learning environments and the use of learning technology within classrooms and training settings. The real change will be the way humans can interact with the new robotic and AI assistant technologies.
In the Master of Science program in human systems engineering with a concentration in intelligent systems, you gain a deep understanding of the science of human performance and experience as applied to the engineering of intelligent systems, robotics and autonomous systems.
Courses focus on methods and tools in applied cognitive science and foundations of human systems engineering, such as uses of simulation and robotics, among other topics.
You are prepared to facilitate the future of work --- when humans will work closely with technology in the military and in space exploration, education, manufacturing, medicine and agriculture.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours and a portfolio, or
30 credit hours and a thesis, or
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (HSE 593)
Required Core (12 credit hours) Concentration (9 credit hours) Electives and Research (3 or 9 credit hours) Culminating Experience (0 or 6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Students who choose a portfolio for the culminating experience must complete nine credit hours of electives and research coursework.
HSE 520 Methods and Tools in Applied Cognitive Science (3)
HSE 530 Intermediate Statistics for Human Systems Engineering (3)
HSE 531 Data Analytics: Modeling Human Subjects Data (3)
HSE 542 Foundations of Human Systems Engineering (3)
HSE 593 Applied Project (6) or
HSE 599 Thesis (6) or
portfolio (0)
For electives and research coursework, enrollment in HSE 592 Research for three credit hours is required for students completing a thesis and optional for students completing the applied project or portfolio culminating experience. Students in all culminating experience options should contact the academic unit for an approved electives list.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Apply the appropriate statistical analysis, address violations of assumptions (e.g., sphericity), & conduct analyses using SPSS to answer Intelligent Systems-based questions.
- Apply the methods of human systems engineering create hypothesis or solve an applied problem related to Intelligent Systems.
- Conduct independent research to address problems in the space of intelligent systems
Apply the appropriate statistical analysis, address violations of assumptions (e.g., sphericity), & conduct analyses using SPSS to answer Intelligent Systems-based questions.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, robotics engineering, mathematics or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Students must have sufficient mathematics background for this concentration, including up to calculus III and linear algebra. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in their first bachelor's degree program or in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program; or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in nine credit hours of graduate coursework from a U.S. institution; or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable conferred master's degree program from a regionally accredited college or university. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information Global Launch at ASU offers an online alternative to standardized testing for international students who are seeking admission to ASU but need proof of English proficiency. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application. If admitted, applicants must then submit official transcripts to ASU Graduate Admission Services. The letters of recommendation should be from college professors, employers (in a human factors- or intelligent systems-related field), or a combination of academic and professional references.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
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Graduates have gained skills in human interactions with robots, AI agents and autonomous systems. They are equipped to design interactions between humans and intelligent systems and decide what tasks to allocate to AI through their understanding of human capabilities and limitations. Through work on multidisciplinary teams of human and nonhuman agents that interact safely and effectively to ensure that human considerations are accounted for, graduates can make a positive impact on society and human well-being.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Human Systems Engineering
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SUTON 240
polygrad@asu.edu
480-727-4723
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Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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