Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (MIOP) Programme
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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.
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Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline with good grades from institutions recognised by the Senate of the University.
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English proficiency levels: Minimum score on IIUM's English Placement Test (EPT) - Band 6; or IELTS - Band 6; or TOEFL paper based - 550.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Information on course fees can be found on Finance Division page here.
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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/PA8018
Endorsed in JKPT Bil.1/2020
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CORE COURSES (24 CREDIT HOURS)
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PSYC 7040 Seminar in Research, Professional, and Ethical Issues in Psychology
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PSYC 7030 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
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PSYC 7080 Applied Psychometric
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PSYC 7245 Personnel Psychology: Research and Practice
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PSYC 7255 Organizational Psychology: Research and Practice
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PSYC 7265 Ergonomics and Occupational Health Psychology
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PSYC 7275 Industrial and organizational Psychology: Islamic, Cross-cultural, and Malaysian Legal Perspectives
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PSYC 7286 Consultancy Skills in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
INTERNSHIP (12 CREDIT HOURS)
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PSYC 7621 Internship in Industrial and Organisational Psychology I
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PSYC 7622 Internship in Industrial and Organisational Psychology II
RESEARCH PROJECT PAPERS (12 CREDIT HOURS)
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PSYC 7921 Research Project I
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PSYC 7922 Research Project II
Recommended Study Plan
Useful Links
The University’s Centre for Postgraduate Studies site contains various information, guidelines, forms, and other guidance for applicants on the application process. The following pages are also helpful for more information:
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- Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS) IIUM
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iTaleem: https://italeemc.iium.edu.my
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i-Ma’luum: https://imaluum.iium.edu.my
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IIUM Portal: https://my.iium.edu.my
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IIUM Students' Resources: https://www.iium.edu.my/my/page/Students-Resources
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IIUM Course Schedule: http://myapps.iium.edu.my/StudentOnline/schedule1.php
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IIUM Online Course Registration: https://prereg1.iium.edu.my
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AHAS Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
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Deputy Dean Office, Responsible Research & Innovation, KIRKHS
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Office, Head of Responsible Research & Innovation, AHAS KIRKHS​
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Academic matters: Academic Management and Admission Division
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Student activities: Student Affairs and Development Division
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International students support: Office of International Affairs
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Counselling and Career: Counselling & Career Services Centre
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Internship, placements, community service, industry collaborations: Office of Industrial Links