Master of Business Psychology

at University of Newcastle

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.

Core Courses
 

• Foundations of Applied Psychology 1
• Foundations of Applied Psychology 2
• Psychology Skills in the Workplace
• Fostering Healthy Organisations
• Understanding People in Organisations
• Leadership and Organisational Change
• Group Dynamics in Organisations
• Workplace Assessment and Interviewing

• 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.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. 

Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0

Fees

AUD 44,025 (indicative annual fee)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units).

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