Applied Psychology in Human Resource Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 6013
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Course ID
202410
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will teach students the advanced psychological knowledge and theory in the management of human resources. Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills in the practice of culturally responsive psychological assessment for a variety of assessment instruments within organisational settings. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of theory and practice associated with the management of people in organisations
  • Apply knowledge and skills in the practice of culturally responsive psychological assessment, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, for a variety of assessment tasks in organisational settings
  • Demonstrate competence in the selection, administration, and scoring of assessment measures
  • Demonstrate competence in drawing inferences from the results within a hypothesis generating and hypothesis testing framework
  • Demonstrate competence in writing a report of a professional standard

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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