Course overview
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Course information
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the 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.
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. 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’s Degree
+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
