Graduate Diploma of Business Psychology

Macquarie University

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Overview The course aims to provide graduates and practising professionals with advanced knowledge in organisational psychology.

Students completing this course will be able to work in a wide range of organisations, in both the public and private sector, applying their knowledge to areas such as employee or organisational development, evaluation of … For more content click the Read More button below.

The course includes a set of core units of study together with 91 hours of placement experience organised by the university and available in a variety of workplace settings.The course aims to provide graduates and practising professionals with advanced knowledge in organisational psychology.

Students completing this course will be able to work in a wide range of organisations, in both the public and private sector, applying their knowledge to areas such as employee or organisational development, evaluation of programs or human factors, strategic human resources management, and even executive/managerial roles.

The course includes a set of core units of study together with 91 hours of placement experience organised by the university and available in a variety of workplace settings.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad and advanced knowledge and scholarly understanding of business psychology and apply this to address complex people-related problems and needs in the workplace.
2. Undertake systematic enquiry and learning for the successful completion of professional projects and effective workplace practice.
3. Think critically about, and plan, describe, implement and evaluate solutions for workplace problems.
4. Communicate business psychology concepts and practical solutions effectively across a wide range of organisations, colleagues and other professionals.
5. Demonstrate the professional and personal discernment required for assessing their future development needs at work through participation in career coaching sessions.

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