MSc Business Psychology

The principle of MSc Business Psychology revolves around the intersection of human behaviour and business practices. It aims to expose an individual from the Business stream to understand, analyse, and leverage human behaviour within organisational contexts as well as allowing individuals from Psychology stream to apply their knowledge in managing and increasing the human engagement in businesses.

The teaching faculty in the MSc Business Psychology is expected to comprise of a panel possessing a wealth of skill and experience. Academic excellence providing students with a strong academic foundation, professional experience beyond their academic credentials including business, consulting, and psychology, specialized expertise, effective pedagogy from lectures and discussions to case studies and experiential exercises, mentorship and guidance together with research and scholarship are expected to cultivate a supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

The MSc Business Psychology program aims to establish a strong foundation for career progression or for anyone exploring new employment prospects.

All modules are mandatory for the MSc in Business Psychology degree certificate to be offered. If you have a difficulty in completing the programme, the fall-back options are available upon meeting needed completion of credits.

Introduction to Business Psychology
Contemporary Psychology in Business
Behavioural Psychology and Wellbeing
Society and the Mind
Cross Cultural Leadership and Management
Personal and Organisational Effectiveness
Research Methods
Dissertation

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Career counselling to in help students identify career paths, develop resumes, and prepare for interviews. Internship Programs by facilitating internships and work placements opportunities that provide real-world experience. Networking Events that connect students with potential employers and alumni networks. Skill Development Workshops on soft skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork, which are critical for career success. Read more

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Admission Requirements

Approved Staffordshire University entry requirements are:

BSc Psychology

Any Degree + minimum 3 months psychological learning with 2 years industry experience

5 years plus industry experience + minimum 6 months psychological learning

Special admission approvals granted by the Staffordshire University.

Career Opportunities

The MSc Business Psychology programme will provide you the following unique exposures:

A unique learning opportunity in the region merging business and psychology that caters to the critical need of managers with formal scientific understanding about humans.

An understanding of human behaviour exploring the psychological theories and principles that influence individuals within the workplace. This understanding enables you to comprehend why people act the way they do in professional settings.

Employee motivation and performance exposure is provided by learning how to motivate and manage individuals effectively. They explore factors such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, leadership styles, and the impact of organizational culture on employee performance.

Decision making and judgment which is based on the cognitive processes will also be exposed to you as you learn about biases, heuristics, and rational decision-making models, equipping you with the skills to make informed and strategic choices. Team dynamics and deliberation also will be discussed giving exposure to today’s collaborative work environments, group cohesion, conflict resolution, communication strategies, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration.

Consumer Behaviour and Marketing that explores consumer motivations, attitudes, and purchasing decisions, essential for successful marketing strategies will also be among the areas of teaching. Leadership and Organizational Behaviour is also embedded in the programme giving knowledge of leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and organizational behaviour, enabling you to lead teams and drive organizational change.

Workplace Well-being and Stress Management including stress management, work-life balance, and organizational support systems, promoting a healthy and productive workforce are among further areas of study.

The researching component together with ethical considerations including understanding the ethical implications of business decisions, research ethics will also be explored. The programme further provides you with exposure in Social Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Educational and Occupational Psychology.

MSc Business Psychology

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