Embedding Human Factors and Ergonomics in MSc Organizational Psychology

This paper reflects on the author’s experience of embedding human factors and macro ergonomics content as part of an MSc Organizational Psychology program within a business school. The pedagogical underpinning of the author’s Systems Thinking and Consulting Practice module is explained and key features that have been employed to engage students from a variety of backgrounds discussed. The key challenges encountered, including practical, institutional and disciplinarily issues are outlined. The paper concludes with suggestions for positioning human factors and ergonomics teaching to appeal to a broad range of students.