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Master’s Human Factors students will build on their engineering, science, or mathematics knowledge with an understanding of human capabilities and limitations to design products and systems for safe, efficient, and comfortable human use.

Potential career paths:

  • Transportation
  • Healthcare
  • Robotics
  • Manufacturing Computer
  • Consumer products
  • Social and organizational and military issues

If you want to earn your master’s in Human Factors at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

Entry Requirements

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the  College of Engineering’s admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 74 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) / PTE 46

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Global Pathways Tuition

One Semester:
$16,609 USD

Two Semesters:
$28,490 USD*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

 

One Semester Program

 

Research and Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening and Speaking for Grad School
Career Exploration

 

Two Semester Program

First Semester
Writing for Grad School
Culture & Communication for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Reading in the Field
Second Semester
 Research and Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening and Speaking for Grad School
Career Exploration
Grad Day: Course from destination program

Degree Progression to MS Human Factors

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Human Factors:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL 79

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Degree Progression

GRE Optional

Degree Program Details

Degree Progression Start Date

September
January

Degree Progression Program Tuition

$54,200 USD

Total Degree Progression Credits

32

Degree Progression Program Lengths

2-2.5 years

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