Business Psychology 

Overview

You’ll learn the key business and psychology concepts and skillsets, including awareness of psychological theory, and how this applies to a business context, an introduction to cognitive and social psychology and effective human resource management.

You’ll also learn to use specific business-related issues within the context of cross-functional modules to develop your communications, presentation, writing, analytical and critical-thinking skills.

Highlights within our business psychology modules include:

• the theories and methods in the field of social psychology

• understanding the importance of leadership and teamwork in theory and practice

• the techniques and methods used through various stages of research

• why people differ from one another and how it is possible to measure those differences

Your future

The Business Psychology programme at the University of Essex Online will equip you with a wide range of skills making you highly prized by employers in a variety of industries and professions.

From this degree you can expect to gain a sound educational foundation for working in applied psychology with the potential to pursue a career in: organizational psychology, management, human resources, business development, business consultancy, staff training and development, careers counselling, marketing/advertising, market research and finance.