Bachelor of Industrial Psychology (Hons)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Psychology
- Course Intake:
- August, January, June
Programme
Bachelor of Industrial Psychology (Hons) [KPT / JPS. /KA 7806]
Professional Recognition
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
Intake
January / June / August
Duration
3 Years
Fees
RM 26,150.00
Entry Requirements
Foundation certificate from UNISEL/Matriculation/STPM/Diploma or equivalent
Overview
Industrial Psychology is a branch of psychology that was created for business, corporations, and organisations that needed more structure and a better management system of human capital. Industrial Psychology is able to provide this structure by evaluating and training employee behaviour for the good of the company. More and more managers are realising that Industrial Psychology is vital for business success. The main focus of Industrial Psychology is to evaluate the interaction between people and their jobs. The scope of Industrial Psychologists includes to improve job conditions and organisational dynamics, measure and evaluate job satisfaction and human resource concerns, conduct training needs analysis and in-house psychometrics, conduct performance reviews, as well as measure company productivity and corporate responsibility.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates are able to apply the knowledge of Social Science to the field of Industrial Psychology.
- Graduates are able to administer psychological research as well as testing and measurement.
- Graduates are able to analyze and evaluate critically the current practices and the future trends related to the workplace.
- Graduates are able to communicate their knowledge, opinion, expectations and assertion effectively verbally and nonverbally both in the real world and the virtual world.
- Graduates are able to develop networks and collaboration with the communities and the industries.
- Graduates are able to identify, evaluate, and suggest practical alternative solutions to individual, group, and organizational issues and conflicts at the workplace using psychological approaches.
- Graduates are able to function effectively as individuals, leaders, and team members.
- Graduates are able to pursue life-long learning to meet global challenges.
- Graduates are able to be professional and ethical in their profession.
Programme Structure
| Year 1 |
| Course Code |
Course |
| SSS1313SSS1243
SSS1113
SSS1263
SSS1343
SSS1223
SSS1333 |
Introduction to PsychologyIndustrial Psychology
Introduction to Social Science
Introduction to Behavioural Statistics
Work Motivation
Sociology, Work and Industry
Cross-Cultural Psychology |
| Year 2 |
| Course Code |
Course |
| SSS2183SSS2133
SSS2233
SSS2273
SSS2113
SSS2263
SSS2343
SSS2333 |
Social PsychologyResearch Methods
Crisis in Organisations
Psychology of Communication
Workplace Counselling
Qualitative Research and Analysis
Corporate and Social Responsibility
Psychological Testing and Measurement |
| Year 3 |
| Course Code |
Course |
| SSS3153SSS3143
SSS3123
SSS3733
SSS3316
SSS3234 |
Organisational PsychologyErgonomics in Industries
Health Psychology
Personality
Industrial Training
Project Paper |
Core Course Description
| Course Code |
Course |
Synopsis |
| SSS1313 |
Introduction to Psychology |
This course explains the concepts, frameworks, dimensions, and perspectives of psychology. It focuses on the importance of understanding human nature that affects one’s behaviour, emotion, and cognition. |
| SSS3153 |
Organisational Psychology |
This course will introduce methods, practice, research, and theories of Organisational Psychology. Topics of discussion concerned with various aspects of people in the workplace, including employee productivity and well-being. |
| SSS2333 |
Psychological Testing and Measurement |
This course aims to provide knowledge on the principles and significance of psychological testing and measurements. Students will also recognize the controversial issues, detect test biases, and identify means to conduct reliable and valid test assessments. |
Career Opportunities
- Business Consultant
- Career Consultant
- General Manager
- Human Resourse Manager
- Operation/Project Manager
- Human Resourse Executive
- Operation/Project Executive
- Researcher
- Entrepreneur
Expected Salary
- Public Sector: Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,900; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM2,200.
- Private Sector: The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.
Source Universiti Selangor
