I have a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, and starting an M.Sc. in Human Factors and have considerable freedom in selecting electives.

I'm interested in understanding which modules would create the strongest professional profile from an industry perspective in 2026.

I understand that different fields (Medical Devices, Aerospace, Automotive etc.) have different requirements. If you could tell me your particular field and what subjects you would pick if you were starting over, I'd appreciate your perspective.

Available Electives

General Advanced Modules

• Cognitive Modeling
• Robotics Fundamentals
• Predictive Behavior Analysis
• Predictive Behavior Analysis in Human-Technology Interaction
• Introduction to Data Science
• Statistics in Data Science
• Databases in Practice
• Higher Mathematics I
• Higher Mathematics II
• Computer Science I
• Computer Science II
• Python Programming
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• General Psychology (Cognition II)
• Robotics for Assembly and Handling Systems

Track-1: Human-Computer Interaction & Design

• Accessibility
• Artificial Intelligence I
• Artificial Intelligence II
• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Virtual & Augmented Reality in Mechanical Engineering
• Media Psychology
• Intelligent Media
• Human-Technology Interaction
• Visual Sociology
• Usability and User Experience

Track-2: Human-Technology-Organization

• Human-Technology Systems
• Sociology of Technology
• Communication and Media Sociology
• Applied Human Factors
• Organization and Management of Digital Work
• Current Developments in Digital Work
• Workplace Design
• Work Analysis and Work Design
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Occupational Psychology
• Work Science
• Transport and Mobility

Track-3: Psychology & Physiology

• Cognitive Psychophysiology
• Attention and Eye Movements
• Cognition, Emotion and Motivation
• Biopsychology
• Applied Gerontopsychology
• Neurocomputing
• Motor Development, Control and Learning
• Biomechanics and Movement Science
• Movement Science
• Psychophysics
• Diagnostics

Thanks in advance.