Master of Business Psychology (MPsychBus)
Information valid for students commencing 2018
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5665
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA degree or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.
Additional application information
Applicants must nominate two referees and include a CV with their on-line application. Shortlisted candidates attend an assessment centre, in which they complete a written case study, participate in a group exercise, and are interviewed.
Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Psychology
Email: pgenq@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4919
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5665
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA degree or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.
CRICOS Code: 092457E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Business Psychology?
The Master of Business Psychology is designed for people wanting to consult to organisations to solve business problems. The program equips you with the core psychology expertise and business acumen essential to enhance individual, team and organisational effectiveness across business, government and not-for-profit settings.
This program is designed for those who are interested in using psychological theory and knowledge in business, without seeking registration as a psychologist.
What you can study
Your courses provide the knowledge on how make work safer, more satisfying and more productive for individuals, teams and organisations, design high performance work systems and improve the quality of leadership and transform the culture of an organisation. You will gain hands-on experience solving practical problems in business as part of a team on consultancy projects, and complete internships with external organisations.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business Psychology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and apply your knowledge under your project courses working as part of a team on consultancy projects, and complete internships with external organisations. Placements will be within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus but you should expect to travel up to 60 minutes away. There will be no extra costs for the placements in addition to course fees except for incidentals such as travel and daily expenses.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA degree or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.
Additional application information
Applicants must nominate two referees and include a CV with their on-line application. Shortlisted candidates attend an assessment centre, in which they complete a written case study, participate in a group exercise, and are interviewed.
Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor honours degree in psychology with honours class I or IIA degree or equivalent four-year program from a recognised tertiary institution.
Additional application requirements
This program has limited intake capacity.
Applicants must nominate two referees and include a CV with their on-line application. Shortlisted candidates attend an assessment centre, in which they complete a written case study, participate in a group exercise, and are interviewed.
Late applications may be considered. Contact the School of Psychology for further information.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 092457E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Business Psychology
Careers
Graduates with a background in business psychology are sought after for their unique analytical and practical skillset and theoretical understanding. You can work in a range of roles such as organisational development and management consultants, change management specialists, and human factors specialists.
The Master of Business Psychology is not an accredited program for the purposes of psychologist registration.
Program rules for the Master of Business Psychology
To complete the Master of Business Psychology
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Business Psychology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
