·        Mid-level and Junior managers wishing to provide insightful, effective and impactful management of people, divisions, functions and/or operational processes within an organization.

·        Management professionals needing to learn contemporary and advanced techniques for application of occupational psychology in medium to large scale companies.

On completion of the MBA-PgD Occupational Psychology program, candidates will be expected to have achieved the following program learning outcomes –

Knowledge:

1.      Specialized knowledge of advanced principles and practices underpinning key facets of business operations and occupational psychology.

2.      Advanced cross-domain knowledge pertaining to the effective functioning of organizations, contextualized to local and international business environments.

3.      Detailed knowledge of cutting-edge business research principles and techniques

4.      Ability to use the knowledge gained from the program to model, evaluate and solve complex business problems, constructing viable and effective solutions in the process.

Skills:

5.      Advanced critical thinking, analysis and research skills, suitable for dealing with complex business issues, and solving a range of business problems.

6.      High-level cognitive skills for integrating knowledge and acting creatively, effectively and decisively in a variety of business settings, using business tools, information technology and other resources at their disposal.

7.      Advanced communication skills necessary for communicating complex business requirements and decisions to supervisors, peers and subordinates in an effective manner.

Part-Time Program Structure (195 credits)

Spring Trimester              – January to May (15 weeks)

Summer Trimester          – May to September (15 weeks)

Part time – 2 years

·        A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology or Business Administration, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program.

OR

·        A Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a major or minor in Business Studies, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Management/Business Information Systems, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale, or its recognized equivalent, in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program.

OR

·        A Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent in a non-business or non-psychology field, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in a Business or psychology-related field.  Where the candidate has not completed a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma qualification, they will be required to successfully complete a short business bridging course, prior to admission on the MBA Program.

For current program fees please contact – admissions@embt-college.org