Just another Title? MSc. Human Factors Engineering Versus Sports Engineering

Winter semester 2012 a new interdisciplinary study course MSc. Human Factors Engineering (HFE) has been started at TUM Munich School of Engineering. This four semester study course (120 ECTS) is open for graduates holding a bachelor's degree either in engineering science, natural science or humanities such as sports science or psychology. Sports Engineering is one of three possible focus areas the students can choose by selecting certain required and elective modules. We believe that the combination of Human Factors and Sports Engineering offers a reasonable supplement and a chance for more job opportunities for our graduates-not only in sports industry. The study course is furthermore evaluated in the context of a PhD thesis, with a focus on motivational aspects. The evaluation, based on interviews, a survey and the analysis of job advertisements, gives well-grounded indications for a further development of this Master program.