MSc Business & Organisational Psychology - Oxford College of Business Sri Lanka
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Explore the psychology behind business dynamics and understand how individuals and teams influence organizational success

Discover the science of how psychological principles are applied to business settings with the MSc Business and Organisational Psychology. This program equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical research skills needed for a career in business psychology or organisational psychology, focusing on how individuals and groups behave within organizational environments. Ideal for those without an accredited psychology degree, it offers insights into human behaviour, leadership, decision-making, and motivation in corporate settings.


This MSc will help to understand and apply psychological and behavioural factors relating to individuals and organisations in the workplace. Arden University’s dual-accredited MSc Business Psychology is designed for graduates and industry professionals seeking expertise in occupational psychology. It equips you to meet the growing demand in both public and private sectors for professionals with business psychology skills, giving you the competitive advantage needed to fill industry gaps.

By enrolling in this program, you’ll gain the expertise to drive positive change within organizations, improving both business outcomes and employee satisfaction. Whether you're advancing in your current role or pivoting to a new career in organizational psychology, this MSc provides the foundation you need.

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Duration

12 months

Modules

7 Units + Research Project

Mode of Assessment

Assignment Based

Class Time

Sundays 1pm to 5pm

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UNDERSTAND THEORY AND DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS TO APPLY PSYCHOLOGY TO BUSINESS

Explore how to apply psychology in a business setting. This program will cover consumer behaviour, employee engagement and the impact of globalisation on organisational behaviour. Focusing on the application of psychological principles, it is designed for both professionals and those without a background in psychology.

You will get the opportunity to develop skills in managing human behaviour and learn how to promote well-being in a business and organisational context.

You will gain the highly sought-after ability to improve business operations at the individual, team, and organisational levels, and to tackle contemporary business issues such as improving employee well-being and performance and managing organisational change. You’ll graduate from the course with the key practitioner skills needed to strategically apply psychology in your current or future roles.

Through practical case studies, you will explore the individual, team and organisational factors that can affect workplace behaviours. These include decision-making, personnel selection, motivation and teamwork, as well as the techniques needed to manage such situations.

  • The course aims to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory and practical skills required to apply psychological research, business tools and methods within a variety of organisational settings and corporate cultures.
  • You will explore learning business psychology-related techniques to promote individual workplace wellbeing and organisational success.
  • It aims to prepare you for business and organisational psychology roles in management or consultancy, in human resources and the many other occupational functions. These could include learning, training and development, recruitment, health and wellbeing.

COURSE STRUCTURE 

Unit name

Credits

Psychological Assessment at Work

20

Learning, Training & Development

20

Coaching & Mentoring

20

Leadership, Motivation & Engagement

20

Health and Well-being at Work

20

Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

20

Core Research Methods

20

Business Psychology Research Project

40

Total Credits

180

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for our MSc Business and Organisational Psychology, you should normally have:.

• A recognised Degree, that is related to the field of psychology, social science or business.

• In the absence of Degree, five years of managerial work experience that is relevant to business or psychology will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ACCREDITATION AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

THIS COURSE IS ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY (ABP)

The course is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), meaning graduates can leverage the ABP Certified Business Psychologist designation. This certification offers ABP members a pathway to attain ‘Business Psychologist’ status. More information can be found on the ABP website. The Association for Business Psychology (ABP) works to provide information, training, and support for those interested in business psychology, to promote professional excellence, and to demonstrate the effective application and impact of business psychology in the workplace.

During your studies you’ll have free student membership with the ABP, giving you access to a wealth of professional resources, networking opportunities, careers advice, professional recognition and influence, as well as keeping you up-to-date with current trends and developments.

ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES

CAMPAIGN FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE

Arden University is a member of the Campaign for Social Science.

The Campaign demonstrates how social science improves public policy, society, and all our lives. It highlights the value of applied social science research and advocates for its greater use in decision-making and in government. It is supported by a coalition of universities, social science societies, and publishers.

As a member, Arden receives access to case studies, research into the value provided by social sciences, and insights into the employability of social science graduates. Through this, you will gain a better understanding of the skills you are learning and their value to employers.

LINKEDIN LEARNING

All students will have free access to LinkedIn Learning through the Library Portal. LinkedIn Learning is a video-based online learning platform offering over 16,500 expert-led courses across a wide range of subjects including business, technology, and creative skills.

With LinkedIn Learning, you can:

  • Pursue curated learning pathways aligned with our curriculum and your career goals.
  • Add value to your LinkedIn profile by showcasing your newly acquired skills.
  • Personalise content based on skills relevant to your chosen career path, interests and prior learning.

WHAT WILL THIS MSc DO FOR ME?

You’ll graduate from the course with the hands-on business psychology and leadership skills required to effectively bring about positive change in the workplace across individual, team, and organisational levels. Throughout your studies you’ll be provided with the valuable opportunity to:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of business and occupational psychology in a variety of industries.
  • Understand the important and strategic role psychology plays in the workplace.
  • Develop practical skills in applying appropriate psychological interventions at the individual, team, and organisational levels.
  • Gain transferable skills for a range of exciting roles in both the public and private sectors.
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