Master of Arts (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)

MQA/SWA11590

Introduction

The specialty of industrial-organizational psychology (also called I/O psychology) is characterized by the scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the workplace. The specialty focuses on deriving principles of individual, group and organizational behavior and applying this knowledge to the solution of problems at work (American Psychology Association, 2008). Specialized knowledge and practice in the science of behavior in the workplace requires in-depth knowledge of organizational development, attitudes, career development, decision theory, human performance and human factors, consumer behavior, small group theory and process, criterion theory and development, job and task analysis and individual assessment. In addition, the specialty of industrial-organizational psychology requires knowledge of ethical considerations as well as statutory, administrative, and case law and executive orders as related to activities in the workplace (American Psychology Association, 2008). The specialty of Industrial Organizational Psychology addresses issues of recruitment, selection and placement, training and development, performance measurement, workplace motivation and reward systems, quality of work life, structure of work and human factors, organizational development and consumer behavior. I/O Psychologists are scientist-practitioners who have expertise in the design, execution and interpretation of research in psychology and who apply their findings to help address human and organizational challenges in the context of organized work. The distinct focus of I/O psychology is on human behavior in work settings. Therefore, the populations affected by the practice of I/O psychology include individuals in and applicants to business, industry, labor, public (including non-profit), academic, community and health organizations (American Psychology Association, 2008).

    • Bachelor’s Degree with Honors and have a CGPA of 2.75 and above from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate;

    • Bachelor’s Degree with Honors and have a CGPA between 2.50-2.74 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate and have at least 1-year working experience in a related field. If there is no working experience, the candidate must be a Research Assistant (RA) for a minimum period of 6 months and show a good performance certified by the supervisor; OR

    • Bachelor’s Degree with Honors and have a CGPA between 2.00-2.49 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate

Compulsory Courses (45 units)
Code Name Course
SKPP6013 Research Methods and Quantitative Techniques
SKPP6023 Tests, Measurement, and Psychological Assessment
SKPR6023 Human Resource Development
SKPR6033 Personnel Selection and Performance Assessment
SKPR6053 Leadership and Organizational Development
SKPR6013 Work Attitudes and Productivity
SKPR6043 Training in Organizations
SKPR612C Practicum: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
SKPR613C Master’s Research Project: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Elective Courses (3 units)
Code Name Course
SKPR6063 Industrial Relations and Employment Law
SKPK6073 Career Counseling and Personnel Development
SKPN6093 Principles and Practices of Organizational Counseling
SKPN6023 Personality and Social Development in Humans

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