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Organisational Psychology

A number of staff within the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine list aspects of Organisational Psychology amongst their key Research Interests.

In addition to this, the Organisational Psychology Research Group (OPRG) has been formed to draw upon the knowledge and experience of interested academics, and students alike, to undertake leading edge research and provide services to industry that are developed from, and lead to, advances in academic knowledge.

What is Organisational Psychology?

Organisational Psychology is a specialisation in the field of psychology. Organisational Psychologists have skills and expertise in a number of areas including:

  • Change Management
  • Organisational Development
  • Team working
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Selection and assessment
  • Job analysis
  • Training and development
  • Career development
  • Attitude surveys and research on workplace issues
  • Employee participation and quality improvement
  • Performance management and review
  • Program evaluation
  • Consumer and marketing psychology

Further information can be obtained from the Australian Psychological Society.

How to become an Organisational Psychologist

To become an Organisational Psychologist you must complete a four year sequence in psychology. That is an undergraduate degree with either a Post-graduate Diploma or Honours qualification. Furthermore you need to complete a post-graduate degree in Organisational Psychology, such as a Master of Organisational Psychology or Doctor of Psychology in Organisational Psychology

Organisational Psychology Colloquia Series

Organisational Psychology staff and students at Monash University have a colloquia series. The goal of conducting these colloquia is to provide means of professional development and information sharing between researchers, practicing consultants and students in the area of Organisational Psychology.

Speakers wishing to present their research or cutting edge practice in Organisational Psychology and management audience should contact below or any of the team.

If you are interested in attending or contributing to this colloquia series, please email Assoc Prof Sally Carless or call 9903 2368.

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