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Master of Business Psychology

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code O17

Professionals who understand human behaviour and how to leverage this knowledge in business contexts are in demand across corporate, government, and not-for-profit sectors. The Master of Business Psychology thoughtfully combines units from the School of Business and Law and the School of Arts and Humanities to develop a contemporary evidence-based perspective. Designed for professionals who want to lead change in the workplace, graduates will gain the expertise required to apply psychological frameworks to complex business settings and empower people and teams to achieve organisational goals.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business psychology knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
  2. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business psychology problems.
  3. Demonstrate effective communication skills.
  4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business psychology issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning, with equivalents considered.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • City Campus: Full Time, Part Time
  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Pieter-Jan BEZEMER

Course Structure

Year 1 Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MBP6101The Business Mind20
FBL5010Managing People and Organisations20
FBL5020Marketing Leadership20
Year 1 Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6704Managing and Rewarding Employee Performance20
PSY6551Psychological Science of Human Social Behaviour and Wellbeing20
PSY6552Cognitive Psychology and Human Information Processing20
Year 2 Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY6553Neuroscience and the Psychology of Wellbeing20
MAN6724Healthy Work and Wellbeing20
MAN6728People Analytics20
Year 2 Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6720Managing Change20

Please select two units from the following:

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5030Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business20
PRJ5101Project Management Essentials20
MBA6064Transformative Leadership20
MAN6726Inclusive, Equitable and Diverse Workplaces20
MBA6010Responsible Management20
SBL6055Big Data, Analytics and Business Decision Making20
MAN6722Acquiring and Managing Talent20
BUS6900Management Practicum20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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