Course overview
Five billion hours. That’s how many hours Australians worked between January and March 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
For employees, work takes up a huge part of everyday life. For organisations, new challenges emerge every week.
So how can businesses develop talent while achieving organisational goals? The first step is understanding what drives human behaviour in the workplace. The next step is using that expertise to help individuals and organisations succeed.
ECU’s Accelerated Online Master of Business Psychology will allow you to build a future-focused, specialised expertise in business psychology and be at the frontier of workplace innovation. Navigate complex and competing needs to drive organisational outcomes and champion workplace wellbeing.
Why study a Master of Business Psychology with ECU Online?
Stand out with a specialist skillset
Build a future-focused, specialised expertise in business psychology and be at the frontier of workplace innovation.
Study with a top business school
Our Business disciplines are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, held by fewer than 6 per cent of schools offering business degree programs globally.
Accelerated
Our Master of Business Psychology comprises 10 units, so you can graduate in as little as 20 months.
100% Online
This accessible, flexible course is accelerated and 100 per cent online, so your study fits your busy schedule. Study one unit at a time over each seven-week study period and graduate sooner compared to traditional part-time study options.
Professional recognition
AACSB International Accreditation
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This certification is held by less than six per cent of business schools globally.
5-star experiences in Learning & Teaching
ECU was rated five stars for Overall Experience, Learning Resources, Skills Development, Teaching Quality and Student Support.
(Good Universities Guide 2025)
A top global university for Business & Economics
ECU has ranked in the top 300 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies.
(THE Subject Rankings 2025)
2024 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list
ECU is ranked #1 Business School for Teaching in Australia.
What you will learn
Explore what motivates people and groups. Promote health and wellbeing through psychological frameworks. Analyse key theories, principles and concepts in fields like social psychology and cognitive psychology.
Take your knowledge of psychology into the world of business. Shape a positive workplace culture and leverage cognitive psychology theories to maximise performance. Leverage cognitive psychology theories and principles to maximise performance.
Use your expertise to help individuals and organisations succeed. Apply interventions and mechanisms for promoting healthy workplaces and employee wellbeing. Be able to develop talent and build careers while achieving organisational goals. Develop your skills in people analytics and change management practices.
What you will study
The online Master of Business Psychology comprises eight core units and two electives.
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
The unit explores workplace culture, mental health and work stressors, as well as positive workplace behaviour. - Managing and Rewarding Performance
In this unit, students explore the processes involved in managing employee performance within an organisation from both an individual and team perspective. - People Analytics
This unit develops students’ applied analytical skills and knowledge of digital Human Resource Management (HRM) systems in practice. - Managing Change
This unit aims to build knowledge of change practices, and the capability to determine appropriate leadership actions in diverse contexts. - Psychological Science of Wellbeing
In this unit students will apply psychological science to analysing and promoting psychological wellbeing within a biopsychosocial framework. - Psychological Sciences of Human Social Behaviour
In this unit students will learn about core concepts in social psychology. - Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
In this unit students will learn about core concepts, principles and theories of cognitive psychology. - Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
In this unit students will learn about the biopsychological and physiological bases of human behaviours and contemporary methodologies for studying neurobiological functioning.
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
Students will critically evaluate the talent management paradigm, inclusive of the functions of recruitment and development, and how these generate high performance work environments. - Diversity and Inclusion
This unit explores the principles and practices for cultivating a diverse, inclusive and innovative workplace. - Project Management
This unit introduces students to the stages of project management from initial project selection through to final closure. - Managing People and Organisations
In this unit students are introduced to the fundamentals of management and different organisational processes in the context of the contemporary global business environment. - Transformative Leadership
This unit first acquaints students with contemporary theories and then unpacks a toolkit of practical skills for professional development across relevant topics. - Data Analytics and Organisational Decision Making
This unit will develop and enhance students’ conceptual and practical understanding of big data and analytics in a business context. - Marketing for Leaders
In this unit students will learn how marketing can achieve long-term relationships with customers by creating, delivering, communicating and capturing value in a targeted way.
Course information
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the online Master of Business Psychology, applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in a cognate discipline; OR
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience*.
- Students who possess the equivalent of a four-year, full-time, non-cognate undergraduate degree may also apply for this program. This includes graduates from four-year bachelor programs in education, nursing and engineering degrees, as well as those from these and other fields who may have completed an honours degree.
*Relevant professional experience constitutes five years of working in professional contexts underpinned by managing human and team behaviour, motivation and psychology. This includes (but is not limited to) those working in traditional business administration and consulting roles and extends also to those with experience working in healthcare, engineering, education, social and community services contexts.
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Career outcomes
Upon successfully completing the online Master of Business Psychology, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a number of roles depending on your prior experience. These roles can include:
- Human Resources Advisor
- Behavioural Strategy Consultant
- Customer Research and Insights Specialist
- People & Culture Manager
- Organisational Development Specialist
- Career Coach
- Employee Experience Manager
- Strategy Consultant
- Organisational Change Specialist
- Leadership Coach
$100,000
Average salary
According to Glassdoor, the average salary of a Strategy Consultant in Australia is $100,000.
Pathway to further study
Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology after completing four units.
Graduate Certificate
4 units
or continue studying
Master Degree
+6 units
(10 units total)
Frequently asked questions
Business psychology combines the science of human psychology with practical business application to improve the work environment for employees, improve productivity in businesses and organise groups of people in companies.
A Master of Business Psychology is a postgraduate degree that combines the science of human psychology with practical business application.
If you have a background in business or psychology and want to learn how to leverage psychology in the workplace, our Master of Business Psychology will help you reach your goals. Be prepared for a variety of roles in fields like human resource management, business development and strategy.
Our Master of Business Psychology comprises 10 units and can be completed in as little as 20 months part-time.
Our Master of Business Psychology has been developed by engaged academics, experienced psychologists and thought-leaders who are highly engaged with industry. ECU’s School of Business and Law is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is held by less than 6 per cent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs. ECU has also established the Strategic Research Centre for Work + Wellbeing, a research leader in the field of organisational studies on healthy work and wellbeing.
Yes, studying business psychology can be highly valuable for professionals seeking to understand human behaviour in workplace settings, improve organisational performance, and enhance employee wellbeing. Business psychology courses provide specialised knowledge that helps leaders make data-informed decisions, manage talent effectively, and foster a positive work culture.
The ECU Master of Business Psychology Online offers a flexible, accelerated pathway to develop practical skills and advanced expertise in workplace psychology, preparing graduates to apply psychological principles to solve complex organisational challenges.
While psychology broadly studies human behaviour, cognition, and emotion, business psychology applies these principles specifically to workplace contexts. Business psychology focuses on leadership, organisational behaviour, talent management, employee engagement, and decision-making to drive business outcomes.
Business psychology master’s programs, like ECU’s Master of Business Psychology Online, provide specialised training to apply psychological insights to real-world business challenges, blending theory with practical applications in organisations.
Understanding psychology is crucial in business management because it helps leaders predict behaviour, improve communication, motivate teams, and design effective organisational strategies. Applying psychological principles enables managers to enhance performance, manage change, and foster a healthy workplace culture.
ECU’s Master of Business Psychology Online equips students with the tools to integrate psychological theory into leadership, employee wellbeing, and strategic decision-making. Graduates of this business psychology master’s program can lead initiatives that improve organisational outcomes and support human-focused leadership.
A graduate certificate is a shorter postgraduate qualification designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialised skills in a focused area of study. It usually consists of 3–4 units and can be completed in less time than a graduate degree. In contrast, a graduate degree such as a master’s involves more extensive study, deeper exploration of theory and practice, and typically includes more units and assessments.
The ECU Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology Online provides a practical introduction to business psychology principles, offering a pathway to further study in the Master of Business Psychology for those who wish to continue their postgraduate education.
Yes, a graduate certificate can be highly valuable in Australia. It allows professionals to upskill, specialise in a specific area, and enhance employability without committing to a full master’s degree. Graduate certificates are recognised postgraduate qualifications that provide practical skills and knowledge directly applicable in the workplace.
The ECU Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology Online helps students build expertise in workplace psychology, employee wellbeing, and organisational behaviour, equipping graduates with skills that can support career progression or serve as a foundation for further study in a graduate diploma or master’s program.
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