MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at California State University, East Bay, Hayward

4.3 /5

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MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at
CSUEB
Overview

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CSUEB`s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences offers MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM) Degree program. The duration of this program is 2 years. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 16631.0. IELTS and TOEFL scores are accepted for admission to CSUEB MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM). Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 2.5/4.

Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹14.41 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
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MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at
CSUEB
Highlights

Master of Arts in Interaction Design and Interactive Art(MA IxDIA) is a unique interdisciplinary program that focuses on creating interactive applications and objects as part of a designed user experience
This unique program provides artists studio and fabrication spaces, courses in emerging methods, contemporary art and theory, an engaged faculty and access to student research grants and mentorship
The degree emphasizes the creative and technical aspects of current and emerging technologies and their use in creating, controlling, delivering, and presenting compelling content in an interactive form
It draws from elements in a number of fields including art, computer science, journalism, psychology, and telecommunications
During the first year, students develop a theoretical foundation in interaction design, enhance their creative skills, and learn to work effectively in teams
During the second year, small teams of students with various backgrounds and talents create innovative, professional-quality interactive projects
In addition to a focus on Interaction Design (IxD), the Master's degree draws heavily from User Experience (UX) and Human Centered Design (HCD) as well as design thinking strategies used to create interactive applications and objects as part of a designed user experience
Key program features include the following:
Access to student research grants and mentorship
An artists studio and fabrication spaces
An engaged faculty
Contemporary art and theory
Courses in emerging methods

MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at
CSUEB
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#273	National University US News & World Report, 2025

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MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at
CSUEB
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 2.5/4
Applicants are individually evaluated for admission to the Multimedia graduate program using the following criteria:

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units of undergraduate work,

A portfolio of work reflecting the applicant’s talents and abilities in digital and interactive media,

Evidence of professional experience in relevant fields
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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California State University, East Bay offers conditional admission to CSUEB undergraduate programs to students who are academically qualified, but have not met the CSUEB's English proficiency requirement at the time of application. These students are issued a conditional admission letter to CSUEB and required to attend the ALP Intensive English Program until they meet the language requirement (IELTS or TOEFL). Eligibility for Conditional Admission Applicants must meet the following CSUEB admission requirement: For First-time Freshmen: 12 years Elementary and Secondary schooling with a 3.0 grade point average (G.P.A.) or B Diploma or Certificate of Completion of secondary education
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MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
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CSUEB
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Statement of Purpose is required

LOR

Two letters of recommendation

Current resume

Step two

Additional documents required

Unofficial transcripts from every college or university applicants have attended since high school (whether or not a degree was granted)
An online portfolio of relevant work 5 to 10 relevant works
- All work must be original in fabrication and concept
- Applicants are required to indicate their role if the submission is a result of a group project
English proficiency scores
Admission Statement - Please respond to the following two prompts. Limit your responses to 300 words for each prompt.
- Why do you wish to pursue a Master's Degree in Interaction Design and Interactive Art?
- Describe a specific example of interaction design or interactive art that you have experienced or learned about

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.calstate.edu/apply

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 6.06 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Paypal

Students can pay their tuition fee in three installments through payment plan

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st May

Spring (Jan): 1st Oct

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at
CSUEB
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 14,40,577

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,31,523
Insurance	INR 1,78,697
Transportation	INR 1,06,802
Miscellaneous/Personal	INR 2,13,692
Books and Course Materials	INR 89,132
Total approximate fees	INR 19,19,846

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 86.62 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 23ʳᵈ December 2024

MA in Interaction Design and Interactive Arts (STEM)
at
CSUEB

Scholarships

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California State University, East Bay
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

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Student Views

75% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.7

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.7

Value for money4.7

Public transportation4

Safety4.3

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4.3

Dileep Lingamallu Verified Icon

M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2022

Offered by California State University, East Bay

4.6

US student's life at a glance!

Tips: Students do feel the transition after coming here. There's totally different environment here in the US, students will undergo a cultural shift but here in California, it's good. Plenty of food options from India be it north Indian or south Indian you'll find a variety but It'll be a bit expensive so students mostly prefer to cook on their own. Before coming here at least learn the basics of cooking which will deal with your survival here. The course is good and detailed but don't expect that the university will do everything for you! You'll have to keep on constantly brushing up your skills while studying at the university. You'll find part time jobs here as well and will make ends meet. There is career advising centre but don't rely on it completely as it'll be the guiding light but you'll need to prove yourself at every step.

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2023Read more

Sonia Sunny Verified Icon

M.S in Business Analytics (STEM) - Batch of 2023

Offered by California State University, East Bay

4.6

Decent college for people who radiate skills.

Tips: The university ranking doesn't matter. Your skills do and it's the same case everywhere you go. Competition has leveled up. Almost everyone is doing masters for easy money. College can only help you get some theoretical knowledge but in the end, practical knowledge is used in any company you need to earn it yourself.

Likes (Indian Food): I am from India, and here in California bay area we have plenty of options for Indian cuisine, everything, and anything. We get all kind of food from tandoori to chai, naan and malai kofta around places like fremont or milpitas or San Francisco. It's expensive though but once in a while is okay

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are plenty of options available to hunt for post study jobs but only if the student is very hardworking or smart working or knows how to get his way out of difficult situations alone. Everyone nowadays has kind of similar resume. So what makes you unique, that's all that matters.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2022Read more

Siddhant Jain Verified Icon

M.S in Engineering Management - Batch of 2023

Offered by California State University, East Bay

3.8

A huge campus with every basic facility.

Tips: The university is stress free. It is decent for students opting in for scholarships, because I have seen students in undergraduate programmes studying here for free from India. Apply living on campus, it is a bit expensive but everything is included so it hardly makes any difference. You will make new friends from different countries around the World.

Likes (Value for money): Most affordable University in California. They also provide scholarships, so apply beforehand. Living on campus is a little bit expensive. Gas and groceries are expensive too. On the other hand, everything is included in tuition fees, i.e. gym, wellness center, library and high speed Wi-Fi.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There is no Indian grocery store near by. You have to take two buses and Bart. Food delivery is very expensive and taste of Indian food is not up to the mark. If you are living off campus in the city, then you will find more Indian options, although it is far from the University.

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2022Read more

Nikita Fernandes Verified Icon

- Batch of 2015

3.9

My home away from home.

Tips: Being an Indian, you're going to experience a couple of culture shocks but you'll adjust eventually. The college is better than most colleges there and there's also a diverse population. The college can be confusing and feel odd at first especially compared to our Indian colleges.

Likes (Student Life): The student life there is much more unrestricted than compared to the dorms in India. This allowed me to experience a lot more than I would have here in India. The safety is better there as well so its easier for a female to stay out till late. There's also less judgment from people around there.

Dislikes (Value for money): Compared to the student fee in India, the fee here can be high. It often takes multiple years to pay a loan off, if one decides to take one. The cost of activities otherwise and purchasing your own items can be expensive as well. While the quality of life is better here, it is also expensive especially with the growing crowd.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2022Read more

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