Specialist Diploma in Psychology (Business Psychology) Smf Institute Of Higher Learning
Price: SGD 4,879

    Course details

    An applied science that studies how to make people and organisations more effective. To create healthy and productive relationship between organisations and inpiduals. The Specialist Diploma in Psychology majoring in Business Psychology covers two core units. Applied Business Psychology unit that develops students understanding of organisations and how psychology is relevant to the performance of a business and its employees. And another unit on Crisis Stress Management that allows students to have a better understanding about the stress process, assessments of stress and the application of psychological intervention strategies to effective performance in physical activity and other various settings.

    Structure & Content

    To qualify for the award of Specialist Diploma in Psychology (Business Psychology), students are required to complete eight (8) units comprising:

    Four (4) Core Units

    • Psychology Around Us
    • Human Development from a Psychologist's Perspective
    • Psychology: Statistics & Research Methods
    • Critical Thinking in Social Psychological Context

    Two (2) Specialisation Units in Business Psychology

    • Applied Business Psychology
    • Crisis Stress Management

    Two (2) units from other specialisations

    • Counselling & Communication Skills
    • Self-Awareness & Group Dynamics
    • Disorders of Infancy & Childhood
    • Early Childhood & Development 

    Assessment Methods

    Each module is assessed by a combination of class participation, written assignments (inpidual and/or group assignments), project or examinations. Assessment modes may differ according to inpidual module requirements.

    Students will attend a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in this programme.

    Entry Requirements

    This is an industry-oriented programme and applicants are required to have a minimum of two (2) years working experience. Applicants should also possess one (1) of the following:

    • Full GCE 'A' level, OR
    • ITE Higher Nitec, OR
    • High School Qualification equivalent to Year Twelve (12) in the case of international students, OR
    • SMF Institute Certificate in Foundation Studies
    • Matured candidates of age 21 and above with substantial working experience would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in the English Language (EL1) or its equivalent:

    • GCE 'O' level with grade C6 & above, OR
    • IELTS minimum band score of 5.5 (Reading and Listening 5.5) and (Writing and Speaking 5.0) OR
    • TOEFL score of at least 525 (paper-based) or 200 (computer-based) or 70 (Internet-based)
    • Pass SMF Institute English Placement Test
    Updated on 15 March, 2016

    About Smf Institute Of Higher Learning

    SMF Institute of Higher Learning was established with the aim to enhance the human capital development of Singapore’s workforce and strongly advocates education and training as the key to human capital development. Through the provision of quality and industry recognised qualifications, SMF Institute graduates are well-equipped to meet the challenges of today’s knowledge-based economy.

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