Master of Business Psychology
Master of Business Psychology
The Master of Business Psychology is designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective to enhance performance and wellbeing across workplace contexts. Graduates will develop an advanced understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Business Psychology is designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective to enhance performance and wellbeing across workplace contexts.
Graduates will develop an advanced understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships, as well as specialised skills in applied psychology and organisational behaviour in the workplace, such as psychological assessment and interviewing.
What you will study
The University of Newcastle’s Master of Business Psychology offers professionals a specialised program that challenges your approach to leadership and enhances your ability to think from a business psychology perspective.
You will develop an understanding of business psychology and how this can be applied in people management to enhance business outcomes. You will learn, understand and apply specialised theoretical management frameworks and advanced business skills which are transferable to all areas of business and human resources.
Courses to support your drive and direction include:
Foundations of Applied Psychology
Psychology Skills in the Workplace
Organisational Interventions
Influencing People in Organisations
Leadership and Organisational Change
Group Dynamics in Organisations
There are opportunities to exit the Master program with a Graduate Certificate, depending on the number of units completed.
There are two bridging courses for students without a psychology background (non-cognate) and six core courses. The remainder of subjects are directed courses from the Faculty of Business.
Career opportunities
The Master of Business Psychology will prepare individuals for diverse career opportunities that require specialised interpersonal and advanced communication and leadership skills. Graduates may be employed in mid to senior management positions across the public and not-for-profit sectors.
Other prospective career paths include:
Consultant for human services, recruitment, change management and communications
HR specialist
Case management and managing a multi-disciplinary team
Program manager for community work or health
Organisational trainer/training manager
Customer service manager
Policy development and consulting
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
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