3 years
February, July and October
RM 37,100 Malaysian Student
RM 41,500 International Student
2019 fees p.a.
Professionally accredited
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.
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
CAREER PATHS
A wide range of careers will be open to
you, including:
> Organisational psychologist
> 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.
principles of psychology to the identification
and resolution of real-world problems
> explain a broad cross section of applied and
professional psychology topics to diverse
audiences
> demonstrate a working knowledge of core
business disciplines and specialised
knowledge in one business area
> 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 law and taxation
> Econometrics and business statistics
> International business management
> Management
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> Strategic marketing
Course requirements
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.
PART A. PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS
FUNDAMENTALS AND FOUNDATIONAL
SKILLS (78 points)
a. The following seven units (42 points):
> Psychology I A
> Psychology I B
> Biological psychology
> Developmental psychology
> Personality and social psychology
> Abnormal psychology
> Perception and cognitive psychology
b. The following six units (36 points):
> Introduction to financial accounting
> Malaysian business law
> Introductory microeconomics
> 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
b. Seven units (42 points) from one of the
following business areas:
> Accountancy
> Applied economics
> Banking and financial management
> Business analytics
> Business law and taxation
> Econometrics and business statistics
> International business management
> Management
> Strategic marketing