Master of Organisational Psychology

Gain unique abilities, skills and knowledge to be highly competitive in the professional world of organisational psychology through a combination of research and taught courses. You'll focus on applying the principles of individual, group and organisational behaviour to the solution of problems at work. As an MOrgPsych graduate you'll be well-prepared for work in industry, consulting and government, and to pursue an academic pathway toward a PhD.

This programme offers two streams of postgraduate study in organisational psychology. The first is a taught stream that includes courses in topics relevant to organisational psychology and a dissertation research project (45 points). The second is a research stream that includes courses in topics relevant to organisational psychology and a thesis research project (90 points). Both streams will provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to the workplace. The research stream will also allow students to progress to a PhD.

Research Masters

45 points:

PSYCH 761: Organisational Psychology

PSYCH 766: Occupational Health Psychology

PSYCH 744: Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods for Psychology

45 points from:

GLMI 705: People, Performance and Well-being

GLMI 706: Working in an Age of Uncertainty

PSYCH 715: Psychology and Sustainability

PSYCH 716: Social Psychology and Interpersonal Processes

PSYCH 717: Community Psychology

PSYCH 731: Social Psychology and Intergroup Processes

PSYCH 758: Special Topic: Ethnicity, Identity and Culture

And from either:

GLMI 702: International Management

GLMI 710: Innovation and Knowledge Management

90 points:

PSYCH 794 Thesis:

Taught Masters

45 points:

PSYCH 761: Organisational Psychology

PSYCH 766: Occupational Health Psychology

PSYCH 744: Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods for Psychology

90 points from:

GLMI 705: People, Performance and Well-being

GLMI 706: Working in an Age of Uncertainty

PSYCH 715: Psychology and Sustainability

PSYCH 716: Social Psychology and Interpersonal Processes

PSYCH 717: Community Psychology

PSYCH 731: Social Psychology and Intergroup Processes

PSYCH 758: Special Topic: Ethnicity, Identity and Culture

And from either:

GLMI 702: International Management

or

GLMI 710: Innovation and Knowledge Management

45 points:

PSYCH 790 Dissertation

A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses prior to enrolment in PSYCH 794.

A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Please note: This degree is not accredited for registration as a Psychologist, and eligibility into further study in an accredited programme should be discussed with the relevant university.