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3 years February, July and October RM38,213 Malaysian student RM43,680 International student 2020 fees per year BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND BUSINESS KPT/JPT (R2/311/6/0008) 12/21 - MQA/SWA0125 Professionally accredited CAREER PATHS A wide range of careers are available to you, including: • • • • • • organisational psychologist human resources manager industrial relations consultant market researcher public policy adviser training and development coordinator • international business manager. If you want to apply your psychological training in a business environment, this course is for you. Course requirements You’ll 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’ll also acquire a basic knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area of your choosing, and develop an understanding of psychology in a business environment. If you’re considering an honours degree (fourth year) in business, you should seek course advice when choosing units from a business area. Course outcomes Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to: NOTE To be a registered psychologist, You’ll need to undergo further study and training after completing this degree. • apply your understanding of the major 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 • 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 • The following six units (36 points): – Financial accounting 1 – Malaysian business law – Introductory microeconomics – Introduction to business analytics – Introduction to management – Marketing theory and practice. B. RESEARCH METHODS AND CRITICAL THINKING (12 points) • Research methods and theory • Positive psychology • implement modern information technologies that will enhance effectiveness in the workplace C. PSYCHOLOGY IN BUSINESS PRACTICE (54 points) • prepare for careers in psychology, marketing, management, human resources, or other business areas • The following two units (12 points): – Organisational psychology – Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics • 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 • Strategic marketing. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020 A. PSYCHOLOGY AND BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS AND FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (78 points) • apply psychological concepts within a business environment • establish skills and knowledge to progress to graduate studies and/or research in psychological science or business 56 The course comprises 144 points, and develops through three themes. • 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.