Master of Organisational Psychology
Psychology
A course by
UC Online
The Master of Organisational Psychology is a practitioner-focused graduate degree designed to equip leaders, managers, and Human Resource professionals with skills to enhance employee wellbeing, organisational effectiveness, motivation, and performance through applied psychological principles in workplace settings.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Understanding Organisational Psychology Theories and Concepts
Describe and apply relevant organisational psychology theories, concepts, and practices including recruitment, performance, leadership, change and employee wellbeing.
Applying Psychology to Workplace Contexts
Apply organisational psychology theory to specific organisational contexts, considering indigenous and contemporary perspectives, and assess organisational practices.
Conducting Organisational Psychology Research
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Organisational Psychology offered online by the University of Canterbury develops advanced knowledge and skills in applying organisational psychology to improve workplace motivation, performance, and satisfaction. The programme includes courses on key organisational psychology topics such as recruitment, stress and wellbeing at work, training, performance management, leadership, organisational change, contemporary issues, research methods, and culminates in an independent research project. It is designed for aspiring and established people leaders, HR professionals and managers who want to create positive work environments and drive organizational improvement. The programme offers flexibility with part-time (3 years) and full-time (1.5 years) study options, delivered fully online. Admission requires a relevant bachelor's degree with specified criteria or equivalent professional experience. Graduates can pursue careers in consulting, human resources, training and development, and organizational development.
Course Content
- Key Topics in Organisational Psychology (OPSY610)
- Recruitment and Selection (OPSY621)
- Psychology of Stress, Health and Wellbeing at Work (OPSY619)
- Training and Development (OPSY613)
- Performance Management and Appraisal (OPSY612)
- Leadership in Organisations (OPSY614)
- Organisational Change: Directions for Organisational Psychology Practice (OPSY618)
- Contemporary Issues in Organisational Psychology (OPSY620)
- Research Methods for Organisational Psychology (OPSY622)
- Research Project (OPSY630) - 45 points
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Human Resources
Organisational Development
Consulting
Future employment opportunities might be
Organisational Development Consultant
Human Resources Manager
Training and Development Specialist