Course Overview
At the end of the programme, students should be able to:
- Apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.
- Integrate major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in organizational and industrial psychology.
- Be critical and creative, having a sceptical inquiry and when possible using scientific approaches to solve problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
- Communicate effectively in variety of formats and environment.
- Work effectively and efficiently in team at work place.
- Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically and reflect other values underpinning psychology as a discipline.
- Develop insight into their own and others behaviour and mental processes and apply effectively strategies for continuous self-management and self-improvement.
- Identify, evaluate and consulting issues related to industrial and organizational psychology business sector.
- Apply leadership principles and able to demonstrate leadership competency with confidence.
Curriculum
The course is offered in full-time mode and based on two semester for each year. Academic year with several subjects being delivered and assessed in minimum of eight semester.
Assessment: Maximum 50% examination and minimum 50% coursework
Award requirements:
To graduate, student should,
– Achieve a total of 128 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0
– Pass the Industrial Training
– Complete and pass the Undergraduate Final Year Project
Entry Requirements
SPM+STPM+MUET or its equiv.
Career Prospects
I-O psychology is a diverse field with opportunities in several different areas. Many I-O psychologists work in business in positions dealing with worker productivity, employee training and assessment, and human resources. Other I-O psychologists work in research or academic positions. Specific specialty areas in I-O psychology include human-computer interaction and human factors. Consulting opportunities are also available for experienced I-O psychologists.
- All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
