Graduates from this programme will have developed an understanding of the complexity of human nature therefore career opportunities for graduates are numerous. The wide-ranging nature of knowledge and skills gained by business psychology graduates makes them an attractive proposition for any prospective employer, working in Human Resources departments or specialising in research within companies to aid in marketing research . Graduating students wishing to pursue further qualifications can also proceed to post-graduate programmes up to Masters level or to programmes leading to professional qualifications.

Across the four years, students are given the opportunity to  study many key areas and aspects of business complemented by specific insights into the psychological aspects of work and organisational behaviour to an appropriate depth and are encouraged to use the benefits of the programme to further their business careers.

Students study subjects that provide them with a knowledge of the core business areas and disciplines. This knowledge is built on by developing an understanding of the key business disciplines. Students are also introduced to the historical development of psychology with particular emphasis placed on the role of society in understanding the psychology of the person in terms of perception, attitudes and culture. In their final year, students focus is on Strategy, International Business and Human Resource Management while further the psychology component is broken into the Psychology of Organisations, Personality and Individual Differences.

For more information about this programme and others like it offered by DBS  check out our website. Alternatively, our admissions office operates a drop in service from 8:45 - 5:15pm Monday to Friday in our Aungier Street building and can be contacted at 01-4177500 or by emailing admissions@dbs.ie