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Start Date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICHF

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Aim

The aim of this program is to develop knowledge and skills in the analysis of Human Factors issues and the development of Safety Management Systems.

Content & Structure

Human Factors is a multi-disciplinary applied science that integrates the fields of psychology, engineering, ergonomics, management and industrial design. Human Factors is primarily concerned with the interaction between humans and the socio-technical systems with which they work. The program comprises three compulsory courses and one elective course. Each course is worth 4.5 units, and a total of 18 units are required to complete the program.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
Note(s): 1
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Human Factors: Principles and Applications in Design Safety BEHL 5050 4.5 Note(s): 2
Elective Course 4.5
Second Semster (Study Period 5)
Safety Management Systems BEHL 5051 4.5 Note(s): 2
Managing Safety Change in Organisations BEHL 5053 4.5

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