Master of Science [M.S] [Technology, Work and Health] From KTH Royal Institute of Technology

The?MSc in offered by ?provides a deeper understanding of the interplay between human, technology and organisation, from the perspectives of sustainable work and organisational performance. As a student, you will gain knowledge and proficiency in proactive occupational safety and health (OSH) management, as well as in how to plan, design and analyse work environments. You will acquire advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics. This is applicable for work with the development of organisations and processes, with a focus on improvements of work and ergonomic interventions for a sustainable working life.

The education in the programme is based on blended learning. Most of the courses offer teaching on campus over four to five days every three weeks. In between the campus meetings, you will study independently or in groups with course projects and e-learning activities.

Career

As a graduate of this programme, you will have comprehensive career opportunities, and employment prospects are good. Employers of Work Environment Engineers and Human Factors Specialists can be found nationally and globally in the public, municipal, and the private sector.

You will be prepared for a professional career as a specialist within public authorities and administrations, in municipal or private OSH organisations, or consultancies. As such, you can work with investigations, risk assessments, management of change, and planning and designing of products, work environments, and work organisations. You will also be able to pursue an academic research career and continue on studies leading to a PhD at KTH or other universities.