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Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business KPT/JPT (R2/311/6/0008) 12/21 - MQA/SWA0125 If you wish to apply psychological training in a business environment, this course is for you. You will gain a fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology and be exposed to a broad cross-section of topics relevant to applied and professional psychology. You will 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. Accreditation Fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Course requirements 3 years The course comprises 144 points. It develops through theme studies in psychology and business fundamentals and foundational skills (part A), research methods and critical thinking (part B), and psychology in business practice (part C). If you’re considering an honours year (fourth year) in business, you should seek course advice when choosing units from a business area. February, July and October Malaysian Student $ RM 36,000 International Student RM 39,600 2018 fees per year PART A. PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS AND FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (78 POINTS) a. The following seven units (42 points): ● Psychology I A Course Outcomes These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. On completion of this course, you will be able to: ● apply your understanding of the major principles of psychology to the identification and resolution of real-world problems ● Psychology I B ● Biological psychology ● Developmental psychology ● Personality and social psychology ● Abnormal psychology ● Perception and cognitive psychology b. The following six units (36 points): Career Paths ● explain a broad cross section of applied and professional psychology topics to diverse audiences ● Introduction to financial accounting ● demonstrate a working knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area ● Malaysian business law A wide range of careers will be open to you, including: ● Introductory microeconomics ● Organisational psychologist ● use effective interpersonal and communication skills across a range of contexts ● critically appraise research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business ● apply psychological concepts within a business environment ● implement modern information technologies that will enhance effectiveness in the workplace ● prepare for careers in psychology, marketing, management, human resources, or other business areas ● establish skills and knowledge to progress to postgraduate studies and/or research in psychological science or business ● exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen Areas of Study ● Psychology Plus one of the following majors: ● Accountancy ● Applied economics ● Banking and financial management ● Business statistics ● Introduction to management ● Marketing theory and practice PART B. RESEARCH METHODS AND CRITICAL THINKING (12 POINTS) ● Research methods and theory ● Positive psychology PART C. PSYCHOLOGY IN BUSINESS PRACTICE (54 POINTS) a. The following two units (12 points): ● Organisational psychology ● Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics ● Human resources manager ● Industrial relations consultant ● Market researcher ● Public policy adviser ● Training and development coordinator ● International business manager Please note that to be a registered psychologist, you will need to undergo further study and training after completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business. b. Seven units (42 points) from one of the following business areas: ● Accountancy ● Applied economics ● Banking and financial management ● Business law and taxation ● Econometrics and business statistics ● International business management ● Management ● Strategic marketing ● Business law and taxation ● Econometrics and business statistics ● International business management ● Management ● Strategic marketing Undergraduate Prospectus 2018 55