Business and Organisational Psychology

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School of Social Science and Humanities · Business and management

Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year. Practical experience: Boost your CV with a nine-week internship or a longer professional placement. See the modules for more details. About the course: Develop the skills and knowledge needed to shape the next generation of confident leaders and business innovators. Gain practical insights into the science of human behaviour in the workplace and how it can be used to drive success. - Apply contemporary psychological principles to solve real-world business problems, challenging established theory and practice through a critical approach. - Explore topics including leadership, motivation, team dynamics, talent development and consumer psychology. - Further your existing skills and advance your knowledge in preparation for career advancement and professional development in the business and organisational sector. - Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. Why you should study this course How do leaders manage and motivate virtual teams effectively in today's technology-driven world? How is power used and decisions made? How can you approach candidate selection and recruitment for the best organisational fit? Why do consumers behave as they do? Learn to understand and negotiate the numerous challenges in business and organisational environments, regardless of your professional background. You can expect: - applied learning: practical hands-on learning and an interdisciplinary approach that combines academic theory with business practices used in today’s global and dynamic workplace - skills development: career-ready skills development and integration of associated technology (for example, artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital tools) - accreditation: industry-led course content accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) and Association of Business Psychology certification as a Certified Business Psychologist (CBP) - industry-focused: applied assessments that should enhance your career readiness and demonstrate how to practically apply knowledge. Accreditation and professional recognition Association for Business Psychology The course is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology (ABP) for the 2025-26 intake and aligns to their standards and codes of practice. Chartered Management Institute This course is designed to include the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the Wellbeing and the Global Workplace module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification. For the latest information, please view our website.

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