Course overview
What is business psychology?
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.
Our Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology will allow you to build a strong foundation in this fascinating field. Explore workplace cultures, mental health and work stressors, and understand how you can promote employee wellbeing. You will also have the opportunity to study a variety of psychological theories, including social and cognitive psychology.
Why study a Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology with ECU Online?
Pathway to a master’s degree
Upon successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your studies to gain your Master of Business Psychology.
Accessible, flexible and accelerated
This course is 100% 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.
Study with a top business school
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is synonymous with excellence in business education. Less than 6 per cent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold accreditation with AACSB International.
Support while you study
At ECU, you will receive the support you need. Not only are our teaching staff supportive and attentive, you will also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor to support you every step of the way.
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 study
The Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology consists of one core unit, two psychology electives and one business elective.
Core units
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- People Analytics
- Managing Change
- Psychological Science of Wellbeing
- Psychological Sciences of Human Social Behaviour
- Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
- Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
Electives
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Project Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Transformative Leadership
- Data Analytics and Organisational Decision Making
- Marketing for Leaders
- Responsible Management
Core unit
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
Psychology electives
- Psychological Science of Wellbeing
- Psychological Sciences of Human Social Behaviour
- Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
- Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
Business electives
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- People Analytics
Course information
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate 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.
If you would like more information, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760 or request a call-back.
Pathway to further study
Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. After successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can study an additional six units to gain your Master of Business Psychology.
Graduate Certificate
4 units
or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+6 units
10 units total
Still have questions?
Download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor. Our team can assist you with:
- Eligibility & enrolment enquiries
- Course duration & fees
- Flexible entry & study pathways
- How online study will fit with your schedule
