Organisational Psychology and Business

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This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree in Psychology (not accredited by the British Psychological Society) who intend to make a career as an organisational psychologist and who also want to gain some wider business awareness. It gives psychologists a unique opportunity to study business alongside specialist work psychology modules.

Organisational Psychology is at the core of our understanding of healthy and effective organisations and employees. There is world-wide demand for well-qualified work psychologists and this programme will enable students to operate within a global workplace.

Applicants who do not hold a first degree in Psychology but would be interested in studying similar modules as the MSc in Work/Organisational Psychology & Business may wish to view details on our programme in MSc in Organisational Behaviour.

The overall aim of the programme is to develop students understanding from a predominantly psychological perspective, of the factors associated with the effectiveness and well-being of people at work and organisations.

Core Modules:

* Organisational Behaviour
* Learning & Talent Development
* Work Place Design & Health
* Research Methods in Human Resource Management & Business and Organisational Behaviour
* Employee Relations and Counselling
* Assessment Performance and Reward
* Strategy, Change & Leadership
* Project Module

Optional Modules (Choose one):

* Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
* Organisational Behaviour Theory and Practice
* Strategic Business Sustainability
* Strategic & International Human Resource Management
* Marketing Management
* Operations Management
* Strategic Management
* Management of Innovation
* Economic Environment of Business.

In addition to your Aston degree, you will have the opportunity to participate in our international study exchange programme. Studying with one of our partner institutions, the programme will enhance your international experience and communication skills, preparing you for a career in the international business environment.

Entry Requirements (one of the following): * A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class) in Psychology * Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.The qualification does not need to be BPS-accredited. If your qualification is BPS-accredited, you would qualify for our MSc Work Psychology & Business. As well as: * Two professional references at least one must be from an academic referee * An official academic transcript of your university grades to date * A completed application form.For International Students: * An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date * Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test: 93 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Enroll in the course

The Aston Business School MSc Scholarship deadline has now past, we are no longer accepting applications for this round of scholarships. The School is committed to supporting talented individuals wishing to further their studies at Aston and may make further scholarships available. Please visit this page for further scholarship announcements.

Aston is proud to support the brightest and the best students. We offer over 100 scholarships ranging from £1,000 to £5,000 for the most talented Business School postgraduate students.

"By investing in your future today, we aim to help you achieve your potential and become the most enterprising global leaders of tomorrow."
Professor George Feiger, Executive Dean of Aston Business School

Scholarships are awarded towards the cost of tuition fees and range from £1,000 to £5,000 with a few scholarships of up to 50% of fees available for the very best students.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a scholarship award, applicants will need to:

* Be a self-funded student
* Have been offered a place on one of our MSc programmes
* Submit a personal statement (details below) for consideration by a panel of senior University staff

Scholarship Application Forms

Please make your application for a scholarship on the relevant form for your chosen degree.

Application

After receiving the offer of a place, and before the deadline of 31 May 2014, students wishing to apply for a scholarship should submit a personal statement, which should:

* Be between 500-700 words
* Cover factors such as their reasons for the choice of course and its relevance to their future career goals as well as details of relevant work experience, extra-curricular activities and achievements
* Provide examples of how they have made an active contribution to business and society
* Demonstrate leadership qualities as well as the ability to work successfully as part of a team to achieve outcomes

Please send your completed application form to absscholarships@aston.ac.uk before 31 May 2014 together with a copy of your academic transcript. Applications sent to other email addresses will not be considered.

Criteria

In assessing an eligible student for the receipt of an Aston Business School scholarship, we will take into consideration:

* Academic merit based on previous qualifications
* Ambition and the potential to make a significant contribution to business and to society after graduation
* Leadership potential
* Demonstrable qualities which show the desire and potential to become a successful ambassador for the School during and after their studies

Successful applicants

Students in receipt of an Aston Business School scholarship, as the brightest and best of our students, will go on to become advocates for the School. We expect that they will work hard to achieve their potential in their academic qualification, their extra-curricular activities and their future career aspirations.

We will also expect recipients to undertake ambassadorial duties including, but not limited to:

* Meeting potential students at Open Day sessions
* Taking part in webinars and live chat sessions with potential applicants
* Providing testimonials and video content for the website and promotional materials

Scholarship applications must be made after the receipt of an offer from Aston Business School so we would encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Aston Alumni Bursaries

In addition to the Aston Business School Scholarships, we will award a bursary of 20% of the full fee for all those who completed their first degree at Aston University. The bursary will be reflected in your fees which will be shown in the offer e-mail.

Accreditation

Accreditation is a stamp of quality and prestige for a business school and its programmes. Aston University is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation.