Human Factors, M.Res.

Location(s): Research Based (European Model)

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The Master of Research (M.Res.) in Human Factors degree is a unique program designed to meet the long-standing needs of today’s Human Factors with limited resources. The M.Res. in Human Factors program provides students with the opportunity to conduct extensive and sustained, original research at the highest level in the field of Cyber Psychology. The M.Res. in Human Factors is designed to meet the demands of the highest-skilled professionals to become leaders who will be involved in the advancement, expansion and support of the Human Factors environment on a large and small scale. The M.Res. in Human Factors is for current professionals in the field who desire to elevate their skills to a higher level and to contribute to the body of knowledge in Human Factors and maintain the nation’s needs as world leading. It is ideal for those in design and research environment and that are expected to undertake robust research; this degree will support and complement the focus of that at all stages.

The M.Res. in Human Factors program is designed as a master’s degree by research where students will quickly become able to engage in leadership, research, and publishing. It is a preamble to a doctorate degree and equips students with the balance of skills for a higher degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon program completion, graduates will be able to:

Develop effective research proposals using appropriate methodologies and designs in an ethical manner.
Incorporate the theoretical basis and practical applications of human factors into related problem solving and task accomplishment.
Execute a research project to successfully complete and defend a significant piece of scholarly work in human factors.
Demonstrate effective oral and writing skills in professional communications.

Course Requirements

Master of Research 30 Credits

MRS 700 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research I 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
MRS 710 - Fundamentals of Graduate Research II 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
HFR 715 - Human Factors Research Proposal 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
HFR 725 - Human Factors Research and Data Collection 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)
HFR 735 - Human Factors Thesis and Defense 6 Semester Credit Hour(s)

Notes

MRS 700 must be taken as the only class in the first semester.
No more than one class allowed in following semesters without Dean’s approval.