M2015 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Psychology and Business
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 144
- Campus
- Malaysia
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
This course is designed for students who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual, group and organisational processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour, as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives. You will also acquire a basic knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area and develop an understanding of psychology in a business environment.
You will enhance your ability to develop careers in psychology, and/or business through the development of effective interpersonal and communication skills, the mastering of essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- PSY1011Foundations in psychologyThis unit provides you with an introduction to the broad foundations of psychology as a scientific discipline. It begins with an exploration of psychology's historical origins. The unit introduces theories related to cognitive and biologica…
- PSY1023Introduction to psychological InquiryIntroduction to Psychological Inquiry will provide you with an introduction to the ways in which psychological knowledge is created. This unit explores the methods employed by psychological scientists to find answers to problems involving h…
- ACW1020Accounting in businessThis unit introduces basic accounting concepts, principles and issues to non-accountants. It examines the structure and details of financial statements, and discusses the techniques used to analyse and interpret information in financial sta…
- ECW1101Introductory microeconomicsAn introduction to the study of economics; consumer behaviour; demand and supply and the operation of markets; market efficiency and welfare; welfare effects of international trade; public sector economics; the behaviour of firms and the or…
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysisThis unit introduces you to the key aspects of statistical analysis: descriptive analytics, diagnostic analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. In particular, this unit covers descriptive statistics for revealing the info…
- MGW1010Introduction to managementThis unit offers a critical introduction to fundamental questions in the discipline of management. What is management? What do managers do, and how do I become a good manager? What are the effects of management practice on employees and the…
- BFW1001Foundations of financeAs a foundation, this unit introduces you to the concepts of finance, financial mathematics, investment analysis, the financial system, risk management and the relationship of finances to other commercial disciplines.
- MKW1120Marketing fundamentalsIntroduction to marketing activities undertaken by business, government, profit, non profit organisations. Marketing theory, the marketing concept and its evolution from a strategic and applied perspective; development of corporate and mark…
And 2 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Part A. Psychology sequence
66 cpYou must complete the following units. Note: This Psychology sequence is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
- PSY1011Foundations in psychology6 cp
- PSY1023Introduction to psychological Inquiry6 cp
- PSY2041Psychological testing and assessment6 cp
- PSY2042Personality and social psychology6 cp
- PSY2061Biological psychology6 cp
- PSY2071Developmental psychology6 cp
- PSY3032Psychological disorders6 cp
- PSY3051Perception and cognitive psychology6 cp
- PSY3052Cultural safety, responsiveness and reflexivity in practice6 cp
- PSY3062Research methods in psychology6 cp
Additional unit
6 cpYou must complete the following unit
- PSY2112Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing6 cp
Part B. Business studies
72 cpYou must complete the following four units (24 credit points), one additional business studies unit (6 credit points) and one of the business areas below (42 credit points).
- ACW1020Accounting in business6 cp
- ECW1101Introductory microeconomics6 cp
- ETW1001Introduction to statistical analysis6 cp
- MGW1010Introduction to management6 cp
Additional Business studies unit
6 cpYou must complete one of the following units. Note: Students undertaking FinTech must complete BFW1001. Students undertaking Strategic Marketing and Digital Marketing must complete MKW1120.
Business areas
42 cpYou must complete seven units from one of the following business areas
Business analytics
42 cpYou must complete the following units
Econometrics and business statistics
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- ETM2100Principles of statistical inference 6 cp
- ETW2420Design and analysis of sample surveys6 cp
- ETW2510Statistical modelling for decision making6 cp
- ETW3420Time series forecasting: Principles and practice6 cp
- ETW3450Applied time series for policy analysis6 cp
- ETW3481Financial modelling and analytics6 cp
- ETW3510Applied econometrics for behavioural modelling6 cp
International business management
42 cpYou must complete the following units
Management
42 cpYou must complete the following units
Strategic marketing
42 cpYou must complete the following units
Digital Marketing
42 cpYou must complete the following units
FinTech
42 cpYou must complete the following units
Business and Commerce Studies
42 cpYou must complete 42 credit points of Business and Commerce units offered at the Malaysia Campus (units can be chosen from any business major offered at Malaysia Campus). No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to a major. At least 18 credit points must be credited to a major at Level 3.
Part C. Elective study
6 cpThis will enable you to further develop your knowledge of psychology/business through electives covering topics in your area of study. You must complete 6 credit points of elective study from any of the following options: - the following list of recommended electives offered through the School of Psychological Sciences OR - any units offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences OR - any units offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics OR - any units across the University provided you have met the required prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment into the units.