Human systems engineering focuses on integrating human factors, such as capabilities and limitations, into technology design to enhance user interaction and efficiency. For instance, human systems engineers might optimize a car's interior displays and controls to ensure that a driver can easily and safely navigate the vehicle. Unlike user experience designers, who focus on the subjective feelings of using an application, human systems engineers analyze behavioral responses to system interactions, such as visual reactions or memory recall. This approach helps tailor technologies to better fit human needs and improve overall functionality.
The knowledge and skills you’ll develop in this program
Throughout this program, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of human performance science and learn how to apply this knowledge to solve real-world problems across multiple domains. By integrating principles of engineering and psychology, this program equips you with the skills to enhance system design for usability, safety and efficiency in contexts ranging from product development and aviation to sports performance and health care.
You’ll develop proficiency in research design, data analysis, writing and verbal presentation, preparing you to address challenges in user experience, patient safety, teamwork and more. As you master the ability to design technology that complements human capabilities and limitations, you'll be well-prepared for a career that demands innovative solutions to enhance safety, comfort and productivity.
Arizona State University's online Bachelor of Science in human systems engineering offers a detailed understanding of human performance science. Throughout this program, you’ll develop practical skills for improving product usability, learning environments, sports performance and safety in workplaces and hospitals, while also developing essential skills in writing, verbal presentation, research design and data analysis. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to creatively solve technological challenges in various industries, including user experience, aviation, consumer psychology, transportation, health psychology and more, by combining engineering principles with psychological insights.
You’ll explore a diverse range of applications across various domains, such as examining human factors in medical systems like the design of prescription labels, exploring the impact of human factors on the automation of vehicles, investigating human factors in sports including athlete testing and training, and much more.
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members.
- National Academy of Sciences member.
- National Academy of Inventors members.
- National Academy of Construction members.
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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