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Program handbook
Description
The Master of Business Psychology is a degree designed for professionals looking to advance their management skills from a psychological perspective. This degree focuses on people, personalities and relationships for effective business performance. The content of this degree focuses on applied psychology with specialised courses for the corporate business. Students will gain an understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships for performance outcomes. The degree is offered online or face to face to provide a flexible and supportive study environment and is also open to students from a non-psychology background. Those who have studied psychology courses or a psychology degree may be eligible for advanced standing. Please note that this program is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
The Master of Business Psychology program includes courses in both Semesters and Trimesters. The core courses are Semester-based and the majority of directed courses are Trimester-based. There are two Semesters and three Trimesters per year. Students in the Master of Business Psychology cannot choose to only enrol in Semester courses or Trimester courses for the length of their program. As shown in the Program Plan, each year students need to enrol in both Semester and Trimester courses.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Have developed interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively with other professionals and stakeholders
- Have a sound working knowledge of people and behaviours in multidisciplinary environments
- Be capable of applying theoretical and empirical knowledge in a real world context
- Be skilled in applying research methods and the practical application of data
- Have ethical awareness, professional practice and ability to arrive at appropriate and ethical solutions to applied psychology applications
- Be able to analyse needs of organisations to make informed decisions regarding applied psychological issues
- Have an understanding of theories of leadership and organisational change
- Be able to contextualise and integrate psychological theory of individuals, groups, and the organisation
Details
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| Program code | 12394 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| Term type | Semesters and Trimesters |
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| CRICOS Code | 0100761 |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
- Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a different discipline area (also called non-cognate discipline) to psychology are eligible to undertake the 160 unit program which can be completed in 2 years full time or 4 years part time.
- Students with a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a psychology discipline (or cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.
- Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a non-cognate discipline are eligible to undertake a 120 unit program which can be completed in 1.5 years full time or 3 years part time.
- Students with a four year Bachelor (Honours) degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a psychology discipline (cognate discipline) are eligible to undertake the 80 unit program which can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Credit may be granted for coursework courses if they can be demonstrated to be directly equivalent in terms of content and depth of study to the corresponding courses in the Master of Business Psychology program, and they were completed within the previous 6 years. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science in accordance with the Postgradute Coursework Awards and Program Schedule.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
Program requirements and the volume of learning are dependent on the student's prior academic qualifications. To complete the Master of Business Psychology:
Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 160 units:
- 80 units of Core Courses
- 60 units of courses chosen from the Course List
- 20 units of Elective Course
Entry with a 3 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units:
- 60 units of Core Courses
- 40 units of courses chosen from the Course List
- 20 units of Elective Course
Entry with a 4 year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a discipline other than psychology: Volume of Learning is 120 units:
- 80 units of Core Courses
- 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List
- 20 units of Elective Course
Entry with a 4 year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in the discipline of psychology: Volume of Learning is 80 units:
- 60 units of Core Courses
- 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List
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Program structure
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Core
Complete the following core courses. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| PSYC6000 | Foundations of Applied Psychology 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6050 | Foundations of Applied Psychology 2 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6110 | Psychology Skills in the Workplace |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6120 | Fostering Healthy Organisations |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6130 | Understanding People in Organisations |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6140 | Leadership and Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6150 | Group Dynamics in Organisations |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6210 | Workplace Assessment and Interviewing |
| 10 units |
Course List
Complete 60 units from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6001 | Managing Under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6003 | Globalisation |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6007 | Managing Human Resources in International Organisations |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6012 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6190 | Human Resource and Organisational Development |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6484 | Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6514 | Leadership in Contemporary Organisations |
| 10 units |
| INFT6304 | Project Planning and Management |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6515 | Business Psychology Research Project 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6615 | Business Psychology Research Project 2 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6825 | Introduction to Mental Health |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6837 | Advanced Lifespan Development |
| 10 units |
Electives
| Electives 20 unit requirement | |
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Complete 20 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all postgraduate courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 20 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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