Master of Business Psychology
- 2 years
- Duration
- 48,000 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Gain knowledge of how to apply psychological theories and concepts to work environments in order to enhance productivity and create safer, healthier, and happier work environments. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any field are eligible to enroll in this course, which is especially pertinent for those who are currently employed and want to advance in their careers. Examine our psychology degrees to identify a recognized pathway as this course does not lead to professional registration as a psychologist.
Work design to improve employee engagement; health, safety, and human factors at work; employee training and skill development; organizational change and development; leadership psychology; workplace diversity and inclusion; people analytics; management and organizations; and ethics and sustainability management are among the topics covered in the course. Additionally, the course gives you the chance to use your knowledge and abilities in a group project for organizational consulting under supervision.
Program structure
Conversion
Students may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to a value of 24 points, based on an assessment of prior learning, including but not limited to the following units:
- BUSN5100 Applied Professional Business Communications (6)
- HRMT5504 Introduction to Human Resource Management (6)
- MGMT5504 Data Analysis and Decision Making (6)
- PSYC4101 Psychology Foundations: Mind and Brain (6)
- PSYC4102 Psychology Foundations: Behaviour in Context (6)
Core (take all units (60 points):
- HRMT5501 Diversity and Inclusion (6)
- HRMT5502 People Analytics (6)
- MGMT5506 Ethics and Sustainability Management (6)
- MGMT5507 Management and Organisations (6)
- PSYC5515 Organisational Development and Change (6)
- PSYC5550 Organisational Consultancy Case Study (6)
- PSYC5556 Work Design (6)
- PSYC5559 Psychology of Leadership and Coaching (6)
- PSYC5573 Psychology of Training (6)
- PSYC5830 Health, Safety, and Human Factors at Work (6)
Option
Take two units from this group, or replace one or both of these with elective units as approved on a case by case basis by the Course Coordinator or School representative acting on their behalf.
- EMPL5412 Employment Relations (6)
- EMPL5514 Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (6)
- HRMT5518 Strategic Human Resource Management (6)
- MGMT5511 Introduction to Global Business (6)
- MGMT5660 Applied Project Management (6)
- MKTG5502 Social Media Marketing (6)
- MKTG5561 Marketing Management (6)
- PSYC5514 Assessment and Selection (6)
- PSYC5518 Team Work (6)
- PSYC5544 Professional Skills (6)
- SCIE5304 Science Practicum (6)
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship (6)
- SVLG5003 Wicked Problems (6)
- WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 48,000 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- the equivalent of a 3 year Bachelors degree, with the equivalent of a UWA Weighted Average Mark of at least 60%
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
