Bachelor of Psychology and Business

The Bachelor of Psychology and Business (BPsychBus) is designed primarily for students who wish to apply psychological training to work in a business environment.

The degree is a joint initiative by the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Business and Economics.

The BPsychBus is offered at the Peninsula, Gippsland and Sunway (Malaysia) campuses, and by off-campus learning

Why combine psychology and business?

Businesses are increasingly recognising the valuable contribution psychologists can make to their organisations. Psychologists primarily focus on helping businesses deal with people issues. They use particular tools and techniques to improve how businesses select their staff; design and shape the culture of their organisations; design jobs; help develop employee satisfaction and motivation; implement and evaluate leadership and training programs; provide career development.

Career opportunities

A vast range of careers open for people with qualifications in both business and psychology. Research suggests that job opportunities for both business and psychology graduates are growing.

Careers might include organisational psychologist; human resources manager, industrial relations consultant, market researcher, public policy advisor, training and development coordinator, international business manager. There are many other possibilities.

Note: A career in psychology will require further study and training after completion of the Bachelor of Psychology and Business. See the Registration as a psychologist and Further study sections of this web page.

What will I study?

Students will study 24 units in this degree. These include the ten-unit major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, core business units, and an eight-unit business major offered at the campus at which you are enrolled.

Course description, objectives, structure, and requirements

These are described in the Monash Undergraduate Handbook

Entry requirements

Domestic students should refer to the BPsychBus Entry requirements and applications - domestic students in Coursefinder.

International applicants should refer to the BPsychBus Entry requirements and applications - international students in Coursefinder.

Fees

Course fees are available from the BPsychBus entry in Coursefinder.

Professional accreditation

The psychology major taught in the Bachelor of Psychology and Business is identical to that offered in other Monash degrees accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). The Bachelor of Psychology and Business is conditionally accredited by the APAC.

Registration as a psychologist

To practice as a psychologist you must meet the requirements of the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria. The academic requirement for registration is a university degree including an APAC accredited four-year sequence in psychology followed by either full-time supervised psychological work while registered as a probationary psychologist, or completion of an APAC-accredited masters or doctoral degree including practical experience as a probationary registrant.

For full details of registration requirements, refer to the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria web page.

By satisfying Victorian registration, students will comply with the registration requirements of other states.

Further study

Fourth-year psychology

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Psychology and Business degree may apply to undertake a fourth year in psychology. Fourth-year programs offered by Monash are:

• Honours in Psychology
  • on-campus at Caulfield or Clayton
• Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
  • on campus at Caulfield
  • by off-campus learning (part-time study)

Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Honours)

Students who have completed the Bachelor of Psychology and Business degree, and who have achieved an average grade of at least 65%, may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Honours) degree at either Peninsula or Gippsland campuses.

Applications

On-campus study

Domestic students
All domestic students must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

Also see the BPsychBus Entry requirements and applications - domestic students" in Coursefinder.

International Students

International students studying the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Victoria must apply through VTAC.

Other international students should refer to BPsychBus Entry requirements and applications - international students in Coursefinder.

Applications

Off-campus learning

Application forms can be downloaded from the Off-campus Learning web page or obtained by contacting the Course Inquiries Centre on telephone 1800 671 845.

Completed applications should be sent to the:

Manager, External Programs,
Bachelor of Psychology and Business,
School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine,
Monash University,
Gippsland Campus,
Churchill, Victoria 3842,
Australia.

Applications close: 12 December 2008

Further information

Telephone: +61 3 9905 3965
Fax (03) 9905 3948
Email: bpsychbus.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au

Faculty of Business and Economics