Study Programme
Bachelor of Science Degree in Organisational and Industrial Psychology
Department
Applied Psychology
Bsc
Honors Degree
4 Years
Duration
13 +
Career Paths
Research, Innovation, & Sustainable Development
Admission Requirements Join Us
To qualify for normal entry into the Bachelor of Science in Psychology programme, candidates must satisfy the minimum conditions as prescribed under the General Regulations and the Faculty Regulations for English and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level. Specifically, candidates must have obtained at least five ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language and Mathematics at grade C or better, plus any two ‘A’ Level passes in subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Biology, or equivalent relevant qualifications.
Career Prospects
The following are possible areas of employment for Bachelor of Science graduates in Organisational and Industrial Psychology: Organisational Counsellors, Experimental Psychologists, Human Resource Managers, Training and Development Specialists, and Business Psychologists. Additionally, graduates may find opportunities in various sectors, including corporate organizations, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and governmental agencies. Other potential roles include Labour Relations Officers, Industrial Psychology Officers, Research Psychologists, Academics, and Consultants.
Objectives
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To provide training in Organisational and Industrial Psychology acceptablestandards accredited by the Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (AHPCZ)
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To provide tuition that puts Organisational and Industrial Psychology within a historical, social- cultural, political and economic context with particular emphasis on Zimbabwean realities.
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Understand the thought processes and dynamics that shape the employment relationship in an organization.
Programme Structure
Module Credits
First year: level 1 Semester 1
SYPS101 Introduction to Psychology 12
SYPS102 Principles of Industrial Psychology 12
SYPS103 Introduction to Social Psychology 12
SYPS104 Basic Sign Language and Vocabulary 12
INSY101 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications 10
COSK101 Basic Communication skills 10
BMAN102 Quantitative Analysis for Business 12
First year: level 1 Semester 2
SYPS121 Ethics and Professional Practice 12
SYSP122 Human Resource Psychology 12
SYPS123 Psychology of work 12
SSPS123 Sign Language Structure 12
SYSP124Introduction to organizational Psychology 12
COSK121 Business Communication 12
SYPS125Psychology of Industrial Relations 12
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Dr M Kwembeya
(Chairperson)
