Master of Arts in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship

Program Overview

The Master's Degree in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship from ICHAS and Griffith College Limerick equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to navigate work-related challenges, foster an entrepreneurial mindset, and develop critical analytical abilities in work-related psychology research. The program emphasizes the application of psychology principles to create healthy organizational cultures and environments, preparing graduates for careers in management, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Masters Degree in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship:

• This Master's Degree is offered by the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and focuses on tailoring your career in the world of work-related behaviour with a specialized focus on Entrepreneurship.
• The program equips you with the skill, knowledge, and mindset to:
• Identify opportunities and navigate challenges
presented by the complexities of work-related behaviour.
• Encourage the entrepreneurial mindset
to turn ideas into impactful ventures.
• Develop critical analytical skills
and your understanding of the principles driving different research methods.
• Source, select, and review Work-Related Psychology research
independently, evaluate its relevance for complex real-life issues/cases, assess its validity, and communicate your findings clearly to a range of audiences.
• The program is designed for graduates from a broad range of disciplines, including psychology, business, humanities, health, and social sciences, who want to enhance their professional skills in creating successful ventures by harnessing the power of organizational behaviour and leadership.
• Learners on the program are required to complete 90 ECTS over one academic year.
• Those who wish to exit with the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Work Related Behaviour will complete all modules below except the Dissertation Module.
• The program comprises the following modules:
• Principles of Work Psychology:
10 ECTS
• Organisational Psychology:
10 ECTS
• Research Methodologies & Design:
10 ECTS
• Personnel & Human Resources Psychology:
10 ECTS
• Psychology of Entrepreneurship:
10 ECTS
• Creativity & Business Innovation:
10 ECTS
• Dissertation:
30 ECTS

Course Contact:

• If you have any questions, you can contact international@griffith.ie

Assessment:

• The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Group work:
This allows you to develop your teamwork and collaboration skills, and to work effectively with others towards a common goal.
• The specific assessment methods used for each module will be outlined in the module handbook.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics from ICHAS and Griffith College Limerick.
• The teaching methods used include:
• Workshops:
These provide hands-on experience with applying the concepts and theories learned in lectures and seminars.
• Independent study:
This allows you to research and study independently, and to develop your own critical thinking skills.
• The program uses a blended learning approach, which combines traditional classroom teaching with online learning.
This allows you to study at your own pace and in your own time.

Careers:

Career Progression:

• The MA in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship will provide opportunities for graduates to enter or progress in a range of careers in management and leadership roles.
• This program provides the skill, knowledge, and mindset necessary to successfully think and act entrepreneurially in a wide variety of contexts.
• On successful graduation, students who complete this ABP accredited Masters Degree can use the title “ABP Certified Business Psychologist (CBP).”
• Examples of such roles include:
• Entrepreneur
• Business Development manager
• Employee Relations Managers
• Organizational Development Consultants
• Organisational Consultants
• Human Resource Specialist
• Human Risk Manager
• CEO

Other:

• The program is designed to be accessible to students from a variety of backgrounds.
• The course is delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Griffith College Limerick is committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience.

Additional notes:

• The program is offered on a full-time basis.
• The program is taught across two campuses in Limerick – both at ICHAS Limerick and Griffith College Limerick.
• The program is validated by ICHAS QQI.
• The NFQ Level for the program is 9.
• The program is designed to accommodate the educational needs of psychology graduates who meet the eligibility criteria for graduate membership of the Association of Business Psychology.

This programme is offered on a full-time (ICHAS Limerick & Griffith College Limerick) basis and there are options around the payment of tuition fees with payment plans available to learners. Tuition Fees Irish/EU, living in Ireland Irish/EU, living in Ireland Full-time: ICHAS Limerick and Griffith College Limerick: €6,800.00 Irish/EU, living abroad Irish/EU, living abroad Study Mode: Full-Time Please refer to the Irish/EU Living Abroad Fees section. International International An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted. In addition, students who opt for monthly instalments will incur an extra fee of €100 to avail of this facility. Protection of Enrolled Learners’ Policy All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.