Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology
Overview
Elevate your leadership and impact with the science of psychology.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed for professionals who want to apply psychological principles to enhance leadership, performance and collaboration in the workplace, without seeking registration as a psychologist.
Whether or not you’ve previously studied psychology, this program is tailored to help you translate psychological insights into practical business outcomes that make work safer, more engaging and more rewarding.
Offered by one of the largest and most prestigious psychology schools in Australia, this program offers a unique blend of academic excellence and real-world application. You’ll also benefit from exclusive coursework developed in partnership with UQ’s Business School, ensuring a well-rounded, interdisciplinary learning experience.
This program has been thoughtfully designed to fit the needs of busy professionals. The Graduate Certificate consists of 4 part-time, online courses, allowing you to balance your studies with work and other commitments.
Each course combines live online sessions, interactive self-paced modules and valuable opportunities to connect and network with peers, offering both flexibility and a strong sense of community.
Backed by a strong reputation for teaching, research and community impact, this program equips you with a broader professional skill set and network. You’ll explore how to make effective decisions under pressure, what truly motivates people, and how to build and lead high-performing teams, opening doors to further study and new career pathways.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in the world of work, the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is your next move.
Program highlights
- Complete your program online and gain the foundational knowledge you need to progress toward a further qualification, such as the Master of Business Psychology.
- Join the largest school of psychology in Australia, recognised globally as a centre of excellence in business and organisational psychology.
- Develop a valued skill set, boost your career opportunities, and gain the skills to succeed in leadership roles across business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
- Learn from world-class lecturers and academics, and benefit from a top-tier learning environment.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Performance Psychology: Unlocking Human Potential
- Introduction to Psychology: Understanding How People Think, Feel and Act
- The Psychology of People at Work
- Ethical and Sustainable HR Strategies
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Organisational development consultant
- Organisational change manager
- Management consultant
- Change manager
- Change analyst
- Change and capability specialist
- Human resources manager
- People and culture consultant
- Human factors specialist
- Human factors adviser
As an online program, the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed to work with the needs of busy professionals. It's ideal for those looking to take the next step in their careers.
As an online program, the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is designed to work with the needs of busy professionals. It's ideal for those looking to take the next step in their careers.
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Meet the expert: exploring business psychology with Professor Andrew Neal
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UQ people
Why is business psychology an important field for business leaders?
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Careers
Transform your career with 4 business psychology courses
3-minute read
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
This program does not meet the eligibility requirements for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia you will need a temporary visa or residency status with study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$18,780
2026
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $29,028
2026
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is 5777.
International students who want to study this program will not be eligible for a Student Visa (subclass 500).
To study this program in Australia, you will need an Australian visa or residency status with sufficient study entitlement. Some programs can also be studied from outside Australia.
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Business Psychology is 5777.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Visa processing times vary. Apply and accept your offer as early as you can.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.
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