Graduate Diploma of Business Psychology

This course provides students 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. This course is ideal for those who want to work in the area of organisational psychology but do not require psychology registration. Students with a bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial or professional level are eligible to complete this Diploma.

Key Features

• An undergraduate psychology degree is not required to enter this course
• Puts theory into practice through supervised placements with one of our many partner organisations
• Strong career prospects as there is growing demand for students with knowledge of business psychology
• Gives students key skills that are immediately applicable in the workplace
• leading academic and practitioner organisational psychologists
• Gives student's access to research and training facilities including the simulation laboratory
• Evening classes for students working full time

Suitable for

Those who have obtained general registration as a psychologist or are a clinical or forensic psychologist who wants to broaden their skills to work in the area of organisational psychology Those who want to work in the area of organisational psychology but do not require psychology registration Those who have any bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent (does not need to be psychology related) with at least two years' work experience and want to develop their expertise in people management to extend their current role or change careers

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $36,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,125.00