Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology

Advance your leadership and management skills from a business psychology perspective

Our program is for graduates from a variety of disciplines seeking to advance their leadership and management skills using key and emerging insights from psychological science.

This program will:

You will develop an advanced understanding of human psychology and behaviour. You will learn how this can be applied to manage workplace relationships. You will learn specialised skills in applied psychology and organisational behaviour in the workplace, such as psychological assessment and interviewing.

what you will study

We offer you a specialised program that challenges your approach to leadership. It will enhance your ability to think from a business psychology perspective.

You will develop an understanding of business psychology. You will learn how this can be applied in people management to enhance business outcomes. You will learn, understand and apply specialised theoretical management frameworks and advanced business skills. These skills are transferable to all areas of business and human resources.

Courses to support your drive and direction include:

• Foundations of Applied Psychology
• Psychology Skills in the Workplace
• Fostering Healthy Organisations
• Understanding People in Organisations
• Workplace Assessment and Interviewing.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Our program will prepare you for diverse career opportunities that require specialised interpersonal and advanced communication and leadership skills. Graduates may be employed in mid to senior management positions across the public and not-for-profit sectors.

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• HR Specialist/Advisor
• Program Manager for community work or health
• Organisational Trainer/Training Manager
• Customer Service Manager
• Case Management and managing a multi-disciplinary team
• Consultant for Human Services, Recruitment, Change Management and Communications