Postgraduate Diploma of Organisational Behaviour
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Overview
This diploma involves the completion of eight units which are part of the professional Master of Organisational Psychology, but without the required 1000 hours of placement and the research components.
Key features
- An alternative path to acquiring knowledge and skill in organisational psychology.
- You may be able to progress to the Master of Organisational Psychology through coursework completed in this diploma.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a psychology 4th year graduate wishing to further your knowledge in organisational psychology.
Course fee
AUD $20,768 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
The minimum admission requirement is an honours degree or alternative approved fourth year in psychology (or international qualification(s) deemed equivalent to this level by the Australian Psychological Society). You will be required to undertake additional assessments considered necessary for selection.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Work experience is an advantage.
Notes:
This diploma does not lead to membership of the Australian Psychological Society or eligibility for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. However, if you complete units for the Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Behaviour, you may credit these towards a Master of Organisational Psychology, provided that you are accepted into the full Master's program.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PSYO919 | Training in Organisations | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYO921 | Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYO939 | Team Factors in the Workplace | 4 | ||
| Required | PSYO940 | Psychological Assessment and Evaluation | 4 | ||
| Required | 16cp from | PSY863 | Research Design and Evaluation | ||
| PSY904 | Counselling and Cultural Perspectives | ||||
| PSY963 | Coaching and Positive Psychology | ||||
| PSYO914 | Industrial and Organisational Psychology | ||||
| PSYO915 | Organisational Change and Development | ||||
| PSYO922 | Human Factors and New Technology | ||||
| PSYO946 | Performance Assessment of Organisations and Employees | 16 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this diploma | 32 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
There are a range of opportunities in consultancy firms, companies and government departments. Opportunities can exist in strategic human resources management, and employee or organisational development.
