NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2016. For details of changes, please consult the Handbook change registerHandbook change register (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2017handbooks/2017-change-register.html).
This course is intended for students who wish to apply psychological training to work in a business environment. Students acquire a fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology and are exposed to a broad cross section of topics relevant to applied and professional psychology. They also acquire a basic knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area, and develop an understanding of psychology in a business environment.
Students will enhance their ability to develop careers in psychology, and/or business through the development of effective interpersonal and communication skills, the mastering of essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business.
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).
On completion of this course, students will have:
- acquired a fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology
- been exposed to a broad cross section of topics relevant to applied and professional psychology
- acquired a basic knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area
- developed effective interpersonal and communication skills
- mastered the essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business
- developed an understanding of psychology in a business environment
- acquired skills in modern information technologies, which will enhance their effectiveness in employment
- the ability to commence or develop careers in psychology, marketing, management, human resources, or other business areas
- the skills and encouragement to progress to postgraduate studies and/or research.
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
This degree does not make students eligible to register as a psychologist. A career in psychology will require further study and training after completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business.
