Business Psychology- MSc

This MSc in Business Psychology at Heriot-Watt University, a discipline also known as business psychology and organizational psychology, will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the psychological mechanisms that govern positive behavior and performance in the workplace. Whether you come from an industry position or directly from a psychology or business degree, this highly respected program of study will equip you with an effective mix of specialist knowledge from the fields of psychology, management and leadership. The content of this highly focused master's degree is designed to meet the needs of those working towards a career as a Business Psychology Practitioner, Human Resource Manager, Organizational Development Manager, Coaching Consultant, Management Consultant or Leadership Consultant.

You will develop commercial awareness and understanding of global organizations that will allow you to recognize the impact of the changing labor market and performance of individuals and teams on the economy, politics, globalization and psychology of a workplace. At MSc Business Psychology you will explore various aspects of the psychological mechanisms behind workplace behavior and be equipped with managerial expertise to enhance and improve the performance of teams and individuals: coaching, leadership, diversity, and employment law, organizational change, organizational change Culture and Marketing and Consumer Behavior. You will also gain specialist theoretical knowledge in the areas of psychology that apply directly to professional settings and master psychological research methods that can be practiced in the workplace.

By looking at the workplace through a psychological approach, and developing your analytical, critical thinking and reflection skills, you will learn to identify and improve the aspects of the workplace that, when properly managed, directly improve business performance in areas such as: job satisfaction, well-being, leadership, organizational commitment, organizational culture and performance and productivity. Specially designed group work and presentations will allow you to develop your interpersonal and communication skills. Improving these skills will give you the platform to apply your expertise and directly improve the performance of different groups of individuals and teams at any level within an organization.