Master Programme

Faculty of Health Sciences

This programme focuses on social and psychological processes in organisations.

The Master of Organisational Psychology trains professionals to increase workplace productivity and job satisfaction in organisations and businesses. Combining business and psychology, a background in organisational psychology enhances management and organisational leadership capacity to make informed decisions and to address workplace challenges. Students in the programme study three main areas of Organisational Psychology: Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Skills, and Research and Statistical Techniques.

Programme queries can be directed to Leanda Care (Head of Department) or Angus Kuok (Programme Coordinator).

During the two years of evening course work, Master of Organisational Psychology students hold full-time student status.

• Students develop knowledge and skills to enhance organisation performance and wellbeing in workplaces
• Students explore different psychological and management theories that can be applied in work settings, including organisational behaviour and leadership, motivation, social psychology and human resources management
• Students plan and conduct research to advance knowledge and understanding of leadership, psychology, and workplace wellbeing and productivity

The Master of Organisational Psychology equips professionals from all backgrounds with the tools to diagnose and implement people-centred solutions to workplace and community-based organisations in roles such as:

• Customer relations officer
• Management analyst
• Training and development manager
• Human resources specialist
• Workplace consultant
• Workplace counsellor
• Work as helping professionals and in NGOs
• All professions that rely on people for organisational outcomes.

• Hold a bachelor degree in psychology or equivalent qualifications and work experience in a related field (preferable)
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate independent learning ability and act autonomously in planning and completing tasks
• Are involved or interested in working with people

Admissions Information >

“My time in the Master of Organizational Psychology program has been excellent for gaining academic knowledge that I can connect with my professional experience and apply immediately at work. Excellent professors and classmates from various professional backgrounds with whom we can interact and share insights in person.”

Chan Sou Kam (Emily), 2023

“Are you tired of the situation in Macau that even affects your relationships in the family and at work? How much do you know, accept, and love yourself and others? Personally, I found answers, suggestions, and challenges in studying Master of Organization Psychology at USJ. The university offers personal growth and professional development.”

Victor Mejia, 2023

“The Master of Organizational Psychology program offers an interactive environment for us to explore the subject. Professors and lecturers will guide us to achieve every milestone in the learning process. The mixed design of the program not only fosters stimulation in academic work but also benefits the students for their professional work.”

Leong Kin Hei (Karlas), 2022

“I’m very passionate about creating a healthy workplace. The organizational psychology degree helps me with this. The learning atmosphere here is very inclusive and accepting different points of view. Students are encouraged to exchange ideas. I met professors and classmates with different cultures, academic backgrounds and work experience.”

Rachel Wong, 2022

For the programme’s government approval [in Chinese and Portuguese] click here.

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(Course plan and the schedule of the courses are subject to change based on the needs of the course arrangement.)