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Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (MIOP) Programme

 

MQA/SWA8018

Online Application

Get the Brochure here.

 

The Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is a two-year programme offered using Coursework-Only mode. It prepares students for the pursuit of a higher degree and provides them with in-depth knowledge of issues related to performance and human relations in organisations. Applications are welcomed all year round; however, our intake is in September ONLY.

 

​Entry Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline with good grades from institutions recognised by the Senate of the University.

  • English proficiency levels: Minimum score on IIUM's English Placement Test (EPT) - Band 6; or IELTS - Band 6; or TOEFL paper based - 550.

 

Notes: 

  • A good grade is normally interpreted as a minimum cumulative grade points average (CGPA) of 3.0 on the scale of 4 or its equivalent.

 

  • To comply with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Programme Standard: Psychology (Ref: Circular No. 5/2013 and Circular Letter No. 2/2016), please be advised that admission to a programme that is different from undergraduate field of study requires the completion of prerequisite courses AND a comprehensive examination before applicants will be permitted to begin graduate level programme. (The pre-requisite courses include Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Psychological Statistics, Social Psychology, Physiological Psychology, Research Methodology, Cognitive Psychology, Psychometric Principles/Psychological Assessment, Abnormal Psychology, or any other courses at the discretion of the Head of Department).

 

  • Students are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting their proficiency certificates before the beginning of the programme. The IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT) may be required when necessary.

 

  • Candidates who do not obtain the required proficiency but are still interested to join the programme must take pre-sessional English courses at the university's Centre for Languages (CELPAD) or other recognised institutions.

 

  • Information on course fees can be found on Finance Division page here.

 

  • For information on scholarships and financial assistance, please see here.  

Coursework-Only Mode is a 48-credit hours programme.

Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Coursework-Only Mode)

 

MQA/SWA8018

Full Accreditation Granted on November 7th, 2023 and Endorsed in MJPS Bilangan 5 Tahun 2024

CORE COURSES (24 CREDIT HOURS)

  • PSYC 7311 Advanced Research Methods & Statistics in I/O Psychology

  • PSYC 7312 Ethical and Professional Issues in I/O Psychology

  • PSYC 7313 Psychological Assessment in I/O Psychology

  • PSYC 7314 Psychology of Human Resource Management

  • PSYC 7321 Psychology of Organisational Behaviour Change & Development

  • PSYC 7322 Human Factors, Ergonomics & Occupational Health Psychology

  • PSYC 7323 I/O Psychology from Islamic & Cross-Cultural Perspectives

  • PSYC 7324 Consultancy Skills in I/O Psychology

INTERNSHIP (12 CREDIT HOURS)

  • PSYC 7621 Internship in I/O Psychology I

  • PSYC 7622 Internship in I/O Psychology II

 

RESEARCH PROJECT PAPERS (12 CREDIT HOURS)

  • PSYC 7821 Research Project in I/O Psychology I

  • PSYC 7822 Research Project in I/O Psychology II

Recommended Study Plan

Year 1, Semester 1:

  • PSYC 7311 Advanced Research Methods & Statistics in I/O Psychology

  • PSYC 7312 Ethical and Professional Issues in I/O Psychology

  • PSYC 7313 Psychological Assessment in I/O Psychology

  • PSYC 7314 Psychology of Human Resource Management

  • Preparation for Research Project Proposal 

 

Year 1, Semester 2:

  • PSYC 7321 Psychology of Organisational Behaviour Change & Development

  • PSYC 7322 Human Factors, Ergonomics & Occupational Health Psychology

  • PSYC 7323 I/O Psychology from Islamic & Cross-Cultural Perspectives

  • PSYC 7324 Consultancy Skills in I/O Psychology

  • Preparation for Research Project Proposal 

 

Year 1, Semester 3:

  • Internship and Research Project Preparation

 

Year 2, Semester 1:

  • PSYC 7621 Internship in I/O Psychology I

  • PSYC 7821 Research Project in I/O Psychology I

 

Year 2, Semester 2:

  • PSYC 7622 Internship in I/O Psychology II

  • PSYC 7822 Research Project in I/O Psychology II

Year 2, Semester 3:

  • Complete PSYC 7822 Research Project in I/O Psychology II

  • Highly Recommended: Submit 1 Publication
     

Useful Links

Phone: +603 6421 5147

Fax: +603 6421 5063

Department of Psychology, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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