Psychology in Business

An understanding of people, what motivates employees, how to resolve conflict, how to effectively assess job applications, how to counsel staff - these are skills that are vital to running a business but are often lacking.

Our Bachelor of Psychology in Business is a winning combination, a degree that brings together psychology and human resource management.

The program offers you the opportunity to complete introductory and advanced-level courses in both psychology and human resource management, with the principal focus upon the role of psychology in business. One of the main benefits that you will receive from this combination is a strengthened appreciation of the connections between psychological principles and the management of human resources.

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses1

plus 13 x Psychology courses13

plus 8 x Business courses8

plus 2 x Electives2

Total    24

Course codeCourse name

Core course:

STA2300Data Analysis

Psychology courses:

PSY1010Foundation Psychology A

PSY1020Foundation Psychology B

PSY1030Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

PSY1101Critical Thinking

PSY1102Interpersonal Skills

PSY2010Social Processes of Behaviour

PSY2020Motivation and Emotion

PSY2050Facilitation and Negotiation

PSY2100Research Methods in Psychology A

PSY3050Counselling Psychology

PSY3101Career Assessment and Development1

PSY3730Industrial and Organisational Psychology

PSY4090Psychology Complementary Studies B

Business courses:

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour

MGT1001Foundations of Human Resource Management

MGT2000Workforce Design

MGT2001Management of Workplace Health and Safety

MGT2002Managing Organisations

MGT2004Enhancing Performance

MGT2006Employment Relations

MGT3002Leading Organisational Change

Electives:Electives must be either Business or Psychology courses

Footnotes

1 This course is available only in Semester 3 and must be taken by distance education.  

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.