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Course Information

Intakes

August

Duration

Part-time – 48 months**
Full-time – 24 months*

*Full-time Program is currently unavailable.
**Students may complete the course earlier if they choose to take the maximum number of modules offered where applicable, or if they receive credit exemptions for modules completed at another tertiary institution that is recognised by the University.

Mode of delivery

Blended; program may comprise of:

  • Lectures
  • Group Activities
  • Workshops and/or Laboratories
  • Online Resources
  • Consultations

Assessment

Coursework & Written Exams

About the Program

The Master of Business Psychology is designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective to enhance performance and wellbeing in the corporate business sector.

Graduates will develop an advanced understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships, as well as specialised skills in applied psychology and organisational behaviour in the workplace.

Why Us

Enhance performance outcomes for your business

Enhance performance outcomes for your business

This program contextualises psychology in the workplace, focuses on employee well-being and sustainable performance.

Advance your people management skills and progress your career

Advance your people management skills and progress your career

Corporate professionals and recent psychology graduates will gain advanced experience in management processes, interviewing and assessing staff, managing difficult people and managing difficult situations.

Our high-quality teaching delivers an exceptional learning experience

Our high-quality teaching delivers an exceptional learning experience

Our postgraduate studies in psychology Rank #3 in Australia by our postgraduate psychology students for skills development.

?
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Top 150

for Psychology in the world

?
QS World University Ranking 2025
Top 180

University in the world

?
QS World University Ranking 2024
Top 200

12 Subjects ranked in the top 200 in the world

Career Opportunities

The program will prepare individuals for diverse career opportunities that require interpersonal and advanced communication skills. Graduates may be employed in mid to senior management positions across public and non-profit sectors.

Other prospective career paths include:

Consultant for Human Services

HR Specialist

Program Manager

Organisational Trainer

Customer Service Manager

Policy Development

Program Videos

Duration

Teaching Mode & Frequency

Classes for each module may be conducted in block teaching mode (Eg. over 2 weekends + online) or weekly (Eg. 3 hours x 12 weeks)

Total Contact Hours

Part-time –
PSYC modules – 24 hours/module
GSBS module – 24 hours/module

8 modules = 192 hours
12 modules = 288 hours
16 modules = 384 hours

Course Requirements

To complete the program, students must pass modules totalling 160 units.
Consisting of 80 units of core modules, 60 units of compulsory and directed modules and 20 units of directed modules. Each module is 10 units unless stated otherwise.

Core Modules
  • PSYC6000 – Foundations of Applied Psychology 1
  • PSYC6050 – Foundations of Applied Psychology 2
  • PSYC6110 – Psychology Skills in the Workplace
  • PSYC6120 – Fostering Healthy Organisations
  • PSYC6130 – Understanding People in Organisations
  • PSYC6140 – Leadership and Organisational Change
  • PSYC6150 – Group Dynamics in Organisations
  • PSYC6210 – Workplace Assessment and Interviewing
Compulsory & Directed Modules
  • GSBS6001 – Managing Under Uncertainty
  • GSBS6003 – Globalisation
  • GSBS6004 – Organisational Behaviour and Design
  • GSBS6190 – Human Resource and Organisational Development
  • GSBS6484 – Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
  • GSBS6514 – Leadership in Contemporary Organisations

(Note: GSBS6190 will replace GSBS6040 for every student)

Directed Modules
  • PSYC6515 – Business Psychology Research Project 1
  • PSYC6615 – Business Psychology Research Project 2
  • PSYC6837 – Advanced Lifespan Development 
  • PSYC6825 – Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders

Lecturers

Our programs are enhanced by a committed team of full- and part-time academic staff with extensive experience in both academia and industry. They provide students with insightful knowledge, help them get ready for the workforce, and contribute to the development of the next generation of global leaders.

Minimum Academic Level

  • Graduate Diploma;
    or
  • Graduate Certificate;

    or
  • Bachelor Honours Degree;

    or
  • Bachelor’s Degree;

    or
  • Completion of UON’s Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

(Students who apply with a Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate/Bachelor Honours Degree/Bachelor degree in the discipline of Psychology will be eligible for exemptions)

Minimum Language Proficiency

Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.

Fees

Fees are subjected to prevailing Goods and Service Tax (GST) and are payable on a modular basis before commencement of Trimester. The fees include all course materials but exclude textbooks (if applicable).
Refer here for other miscellaneous fees.

Application Fee

SG$ 200

Full Course Fee

8-module pathway – SG$ 24,000
12-module pathway – SG$ 36,000
16-module pathway – SG$ 48,000

Scholarships & Study Grants

Scholarships for organisations and study grants are available.
*Limited period only. Terms & conditions apply

Testimonials

“The MBP program greatly enhanced my management and leadership skills. It taught me to use behavioral economics to understand consumer behavior, make ethical decisions in uncertain times, and apply cognitive psychology to improve decision-making. These insights have equipped me to better predict and influence employee behavior, leading to more effective leadership and improved team performance.”

Abdul Hakim
Class of 2024

“I can now apply business psychology principles to real world problems, which my employer appreciates, and I’ve also made invaluable network connections through the course of my studies.”

Alex Maroske
Class of 2024

“This program enables me to gain advanced knowledge in applied psychology and organisational behavior, along with an understanding of human behavior and how to effectively apply it to managing positive interpersonal interactions in the workplace.”

Francis Lim
Class of 2024

“This program blends my passion for psychology with my career in marketing. It equips me with the psychological insights needed to understand consumer behavior, employee motivation, and decision-making processes in the business context.”

Athena Bughao
Class of 2025

“(After taking up the program), I have become less emotional and more grounded when dealing with people. I used to over-think why someone did something a particular way. Now, I understand that how people react to certain decisions might be based on their own understanding of the situation.”

Jacob Puthenparambil
Class of 2024

What type of student is the Master of Business Psychology program designed for?

The business psychology masters program is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective. The program is suitable for individuals from various disciplines.

What topics are covered in the business psychology masters program?

Business psychology masters students will learn and apply management frameworks and advanced business skills that are transferable to all areas of business and human resources through topics including organisational behavior, leadership, decision-making, human resource management and psychological research methods.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Master of Business Psychology program in Singapore?

Students with a three-year Bachelor degree in a psychology discipline are eligible to undertake a 12-module programme whereas students with a four-year Bachelor degree (Hons), Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma in a psychology discipline are eligible to undertake an 8-module program. For students with a three-year Bachelor degree in a different discipline area, they are eligible to undertake a 16-module program.

Students with other qualifications may seek advice from our Education Consultants.

What is the maximum duration for the Master of Business Psychology program?

The maximum program duration for postgraduate coursework program of 160 units is 6 years. For more information, please refer to https://policies.newcastle.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=108. However, students may also complete it earlier if they choose to take the maximum number of modules offered where applicable, or if they receive credit exemptions for modules completed at another tertiary institution that is recognised by the University.

Please contact our Education Consultants for an assessment or for further enquiries.

What is the teacher-student ratio for the Master of Business Psychology program?

The teacher-student ratio for the Master of Business Psychology program is 1:30.

What type of career opportunities are available to graduates of the Master of Business Psychology program?

Graduates of the business psychology postgraduate program will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities that require interpersonal and advanced communication skills, including positions in organisational consulting, human resource management, customer service, policy development and consulting, executive coaching and more. Students of Newcastle Australia’s business psychology masters program can also leverage Singapore’s thriving business hub and multicultural environment to jumpstart their journeys.

Course Information

Intakes

August

Duration

Part-time – 48 months**
Full-time – 24 months*

*Full-time Program is currently unavailable.
**Students may complete the course earlier if they choose to take the maximum number of modules offered where applicable, or if they receive credit exemptions for modules completed at another tertiary institution that is recognised by the University.

Mode of delivery

Blended; program may comprise of:

  • Lectures
  • Group Activities
  • Workshops and/or Laboratories
  • Online Resources
  • Consultations

Assessment

Coursework & Written Exams

About the Program

The Master of Business Psychology is designed for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective to enhance performance and wellbeing in the corporate business sector.

Graduates will develop an advanced understanding of human behaviour and how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships, as well as specialised skills in applied psychology and organisational behaviour in the workplace.

Why Us

Enhance performance outcomes for your business

Enhance performance outcomes for your business

This program contextualises psychology in the workplace, focuses on employee well-being and sustainable performance.

Advance your people management skills and progress your career

Advance your people management skills and progress your career

Corporate professionals and recent psychology graduates will gain advanced experience in management processes, interviewing and assessing staff, managing difficult people and managing difficult situations.

Our high-quality teaching delivers an exceptional learning experience

Our high-quality teaching delivers an exceptional learning experience

Our postgraduate studies in psychology Rank #3 in Australia by our postgraduate psychology students for skills development.

?
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Top 150

for Psychology in the world

?
QS World University Ranking 2025
Top 180

University in the world

?
QS World University Ranking 2024
Top 200

12 Subjects ranked in the top 200 in the world

Career Opportunities

The program will prepare individuals for diverse career opportunities that require interpersonal and advanced communication skills. Graduates may be employed in mid to senior management positions across public and non-profit sectors.

Other prospective career paths include:

Consultant for Human Services

HR Specialist

Program Manager

Organisational Trainer

Customer Service Manager

Policy Development

Program Videos

Duration

Teaching Mode & Frequency

Classes for each module may be conducted in block teaching mode (Eg. over 2 weekends + online) or weekly (Eg. 3 hours x 12 weeks)

Total Contact Hours

Part-time –
PSYC modules – 24 hours/module
GSBS module – 24 hours/module

8 modules = 192 hours
12 modules = 288 hours
16 modules = 384 hours

Course Requirements

To complete the program, students must pass modules totalling 160 units.
Consisting of 80 units of core modules, 60 units of compulsory and directed modules and 20 units of directed modules. Each module is 10 units unless stated otherwise.

Core Modules
  • PSYC6000 – Foundations of Applied Psychology 1
  • PSYC6050 – Foundations of Applied Psychology 2
  • PSYC6110 – Psychology Skills in the Workplace
  • PSYC6120 – Fostering Healthy Organisations
  • PSYC6130 – Understanding People in Organisations
  • PSYC6140 – Leadership and Organisational Change
  • PSYC6150 – Group Dynamics in Organisations
  • PSYC6210 – Workplace Assessment and Interviewing
Compulsory & Directed Modules
  • GSBS6001 – Managing Under Uncertainty
  • GSBS6003 – Globalisation
  • GSBS6004 – Organisational Behaviour and Design
  • GSBS6190 – Human Resource and Organisational Development
  • GSBS6484 – Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
  • GSBS6514 – Leadership in Contemporary Organisations

(Note: GSBS6190 will replace GSBS6040 for every student)

Directed Modules
  • PSYC6515 – Business Psychology Research Project 1
  • PSYC6615 – Business Psychology Research Project 2
  • PSYC6837 – Advanced Lifespan Development 
  • PSYC6825 – Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders

Lecturers

Our programs are enhanced by a committed team of full- and part-time academic staff with extensive experience in both academia and industry. They provide students with insightful knowledge, help them get ready for the workforce, and contribute to the development of the next generation of global leaders.

Minimum Academic Level

  • Graduate Diploma;
    or
  • Graduate Certificate;

    or
  • Bachelor Honours Degree;

    or
  • Bachelor’s Degree;

    or
  • Completion of UON’s Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

(Students who apply with a Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate/Bachelor Honours Degree/Bachelor degree in the discipline of Psychology will be eligible for exemptions)

Minimum Language Proficiency

Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.

Fees

Fees are subjected to prevailing Goods and Service Tax (GST) and are payable on a modular basis before commencement of Trimester. The fees include all course materials but exclude textbooks (if applicable).
Refer here for other miscellaneous fees.

Application Fee

SG$ 200

Full Course Fee

8-module pathway – SG$ 24,000
12-module pathway – SG$ 36,000
16-module pathway – SG$ 48,000

Scholarships & Study Grants

Scholarships for organisations and study grants are available.
*Limited period only. Terms & conditions apply

Testimonials

“The MBP program greatly enhanced my management and leadership skills. It taught me to use behavioral economics to understand consumer behavior, make ethical decisions in uncertain times, and apply cognitive psychology to improve decision-making. These insights have equipped me to better predict and influence employee behavior, leading to more effective leadership and improved team performance.”

Abdul Hakim
Class of 2024

“I can now apply business psychology principles to real world problems, which my employer appreciates, and I’ve also made invaluable network connections through the course of my studies.”

Alex Maroske
Class of 2024

“This program enables me to gain advanced knowledge in applied psychology and organisational behavior, along with an understanding of human behavior and how to effectively apply it to managing positive interpersonal interactions in the workplace.”

Francis Lim
Class of 2024

“This program blends my passion for psychology with my career in marketing. It equips me with the psychological insights needed to understand consumer behavior, employee motivation, and decision-making processes in the business context.”

Athena Bughao
Class of 2025

“(After taking up the program), I have become less emotional and more grounded when dealing with people. I used to over-think why someone did something a particular way. Now, I understand that how people react to certain decisions might be based on their own understanding of the situation.”

Jacob Puthenparambil
Class of 2024

What type of student is the Master of Business Psychology program designed for?

The business psychology masters program is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their leadership and management skills from a psychological perspective. The program is suitable for individuals from various disciplines.

What topics are covered in the business psychology masters program?

Business psychology masters students will learn and apply management frameworks and advanced business skills that are transferable to all areas of business and human resources through topics including organisational behavior, leadership, decision-making, human resource management and psychological research methods.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Master of Business Psychology program in Singapore?

Students with a three-year Bachelor degree in a psychology discipline are eligible to undertake a 12-module programme whereas students with a four-year Bachelor degree (Hons), Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma in a psychology discipline are eligible to undertake an 8-module program. For students with a three-year Bachelor degree in a different discipline area, they are eligible to undertake a 16-module program.

Students with other qualifications may seek advice from our Education Consultants.

What is the maximum duration for the Master of Business Psychology program?

The maximum program duration for postgraduate coursework program of 160 units is 6 years. For more information, please refer to https://policies.newcastle.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=108. However, students may also complete it earlier if they choose to take the maximum number of modules offered where applicable, or if they receive credit exemptions for modules completed at another tertiary institution that is recognised by the University.

Please contact our Education Consultants for an assessment or for further enquiries.

What is the teacher-student ratio for the Master of Business Psychology program?

The teacher-student ratio for the Master of Business Psychology program is 1:30.

What type of career opportunities are available to graduates of the Master of Business Psychology program?

Graduates of the business psychology postgraduate program will be well-prepared to pursue a variety of career opportunities that require interpersonal and advanced communication skills, including positions in organisational consulting, human resource management, customer service, policy development and consulting, executive coaching and more. Students of Newcastle Australia’s business psychology masters program can also leverage Singapore’s thriving business hub and multicultural environment to jumpstart their journeys.