Doctor of Psychology (Organizational/Industrial) (No more intake from 2007)
The organisational/industrial psychology program provides postgraduate qualifications for psychologists proposing to work in industry, commerce, private practice, or the public service. The course aims to develop applied skills that integrate theory, research and practice appropriate to organisational settings. Building on undergraduate training and the required practical experience, the program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to enable them to work effectively in the development of human resources within organisations to enhance motivation, performance, and satisfaction.
Particular strengths of the program include a strong quantitative basis, making graduates highly desirable in the job market. In addition, the program offers a wide range of placement opportunities, particularly in the areas of management consulting, market research and human resources. For example, recent placement opportunities have been offered at RAAF, Ford Australia, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernest & Young, Market Access, ANZ, Occupational Services Australia, and Yann Campbell Hoare Wheeler.
Objectives
The aim of this stream is to prepare students for the professional practice of psychology in organisational contexts by combining academic learning, research training, and practical experience. Graduates are expected to acquire an understanding of: how organisations function; assessment, intervention and evaluation; effective communication with colleagues and clients; research skills appropriate for use in organisations; and the professional and ethical responsibilities of working as a psychologist in organisations.
Course Structure
Doctor of Psychology (Organisational/Industrial)
The full time structure of the course comprises 300 points distributed as follows:
Course Element |
Points |
|---|---|
Thesis/Research Proposal |
112.5 points |
Placement Subjects |
87.5 points |
Coursework |
100 points |
Year 1
Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Points |
|---|---|---|
512 950 |
Graduate Research Methods |
6.25 |
512 951 |
Interviewing and Counselling |
6.25 |
512 952 |
Introduction to Psychological Assessment |
6.25 |
512 953 |
Introduction to Psychopathology |
6.25 |
512 900 |
Research Proposal |
25 |
512 981 |
Organisational Placement 1 |
12.5 |
| Plus four coursework subjects taken from the list below | ||
Years 2 and 3
Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Points |
|---|---|---|
512 901 |
Thesis |
37.5 |
512 982/3 |
Organisational Placement 2 and 3 |
75 |
Plus two coursework subjects taken from the list below |
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Plus four elective subjects taken from the list below |
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Coursework Subjects
Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Points |
|---|---|---|
512 907 |
Ethics and Professional Issues |
6.25 |
512 984 |
Quantitative Methods for Organisational Psychology |
6.25 |
512 990 |
Assessment in Organisational Contexts |
6.25 |
512 991 |
Human Resources |
12.5 |
512 992 |
Behaviour in Organisations |
12.5 |
512 993 |
Applied Organisational Psychology |
6.25 |
Elective Subjects
Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Points |
|---|---|---|
512 930 |
Ergonomics and Human Factors |
6.25 |
512 931 |
The Psychology of Hazards/Safety/Health |
6.25 |
512 932 |
Psychometrics for Organisational Testing |
6.25 |
512 933 |
Categorical Data Analysis |
6.25 |
512 934 |
Intervention and Negotiation |
6.25 |
512 994 |
Consumer Psychology |
6.25 |
512 995 |
Organisational Change |
6.25 |
512 997 |
Policy Design and Program Evaluation |
6.25 |
512 998 |
Structural Equation Modelling |
6.25 |
512 9XX |
Introduction to Social Network Analysis |
6.25 |
512 9XX |
Statistical Models for Social Networks |
6.25 |
Students may apply to the Convenor to undertake a subject from other streams in place of one of the above subjects.
Not every subject will be offered every year.