Graduate School for Professionals

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - AT A GLANCE

OVERVIEW

Organizational Psychology is the study of behaviour in work settings to promote productive worker attitudes and organizational culture. It focuses on the applications of psychological research and intervention strategies to improve organizational productivity, quality of life at work and promoting positive work attitudes & behaviour.

The Graduate Diploma in Organizational Psychology is designed to equip HR & industry practitioners with an effective knowledge of the use of organizational psychology applications across various industries. It is aimed at professionals who are either currently practising or wish to practise in the field of organisational psychology or organizational development. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be equipped with advanced skills and knowledge in analysis, strategy and implementation of organizational psychology within an organization.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The program aims to provide a comprehensive framework of the use of organizational psychology in human resource management challenges, consulting in business, education, and mental health, and leadership in organizations.

BENEFITS

Upon completion of this program, graduates will

• Understand how human behaviour and organizational dynamics affect business success and be a valuable asset to your organization
• Identifying organizational challenges and developing plans of action to address them
• Determine the impact of group dynamics, leadership, and employee development within an organization
• Managing change in the dynamic modern marketplace and aligning it with the overall corporate strategy
• Spearheading effective communication and decision making at a management level.
• Enhance organizational learning by incorporating the latest organizational psychology methodology

PARTICIPANTS

This program will benefit professionals in management/supervisory in both public and private sectors. Practitioners who are responsible for organization development projects will also benefit from this program. The program will also be a tremendous asset to consultants, management professionals and leaders in government and non-profit organizations. The program is also suitable for professionals seeking to embark on a career as consultants; researchers and certified I/O Practitioners

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of Organizational psychology are highly sought after by the industry, Graduates can progress to become qualified trainers, careers advisers, managers and consultants within large multinational companies and government departments. They can also explore career opportunities in Human Resource, Training and Development, Customer Service, consumer marketing or embark on a 2nd career as management consultant, Industry practitioners, and career coaches.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

This is a 6 months part-time program comprising of 4 modules. This program are tailored for working professionals and classes are conducted on weekdays evening from 7.00pm to 10.00pm or over weekends 9am to 5pm. Each module is supported with 24 contact hours of face to face lectures which are conducted by our experienced faculty.

• Organisational Research & Analysis
• Staffing and Personnel Psychology
• Organisational Development and Change
• Career Development & Leadership

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

The Graduate Diploma in Organizational Psychology is awarded by Aventis School of Management. Graduates will be allowed to use the designatory letters "Grad Dip Organizational Psychology" after their name upon completion of the program.

Aventis School of Management is one of the 5 business schools in Singapore that is approved as members into the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) which recognized globally as an accreditation body of quality in management education and has established accreditation services for business schools and business school programmes, corporate universities and technology-enhanced learning programmes.

SINGAPORE

• Aventis School of Management
• Nanyang Technological University - Nanyang Business School
• National University of Singapore, School of Business
• Singapore Management University, Lee Kong Chian School of Business
• Universitas 21 Global

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

All applicants must possess:

• A degree or similar professional qualifications from a recognized university/institution, OR
• A diploma from a polytechnic with at least 3 years of working experience.
• Senior executives with extensive experience but without academic qualification may be considered on a case to case basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Duly-completed application form (download Form)
• Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts
• Your detailed Profile – Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Personal & Career Objectives
• Application processing fee of S$107 (non-refundable)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participants may enrol and attend any of the modules for the acquisition of knowledge in a particular discipline. An executive certificate will be awarded for students that have fulfilled at least 80% attendance for that enrolled module.
• For participants that have enrolled and attended any of the modules for the acquisition of knowledge in a particular discipline, they will be issued with an executive certificate if they fulfil at least 80% attendance.

FIND OUT MORE

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