Bachelor of Psychology and Business

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jul, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM132,480

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Course Highlights

Ranked #45 in the world for Psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
Explore psychology in a business context and gain exposure to both applied and professional psychology
Opportunity to major in Accountancy, Applied Economics, Business Law and Taxation, Econometrics and Business Statistics, International Business Management, Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing, FinTech and others more
Enhance your ability to develop careers in psychology and or business through the development of effective interpersonal and communication skills, the mastering of essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business

Entry Requirements

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 63.75%
GCE A Level**: 7
ATAR: 70
Gaokao, China: 60%
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 13
Indian School Certificate Examination: 60%
All India Senior School Certificate Examination: 66%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program(IB Diploma Program): 25
STPM, Malaysia: 7.3
UEC, Malaysia: ≤6
Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia: 2
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 75.4%
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 7
High School Diploma, Vietnam: 8
UNSW Foundation Studies: 6.5
Foundation in Arts, Sunway College: 2.3
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 2.3

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024

**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade

Prerequisites:

A Credit average in Mathematics (Australian Year 11 equivalent) OR a Pass average in Mathematics (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
A Credit average in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science or Applied Science (all Australian Year 11 equivalent) OR a Pass average in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science or Applied Science (all Australian Year 12 equivalent)

Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects:

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
  - Must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for chosen course as specified above
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
  - If completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that applicants have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for chosen course. It is strongly recommended to check if applicants have covered the assumed knowledge required for course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis
  - This can be completed once student has accepted Monash offer and has set up student account before strating their course

Note: These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine

Must meet the minimum English language requirements except for Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine which requires higher English requirement by demonstrating English language proficiency through one of the following:

Notes:

¹ The published scores are based on Monash University’s English requirements and subject to change.
²Monash English with the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and Master of Biotechnology as a destination degree has a higher passing score requirement. The 10-week ME is not applicable for a pathway to the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and the Master of Biotechnology.
³Monash University does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, or Cambridge Linguaskill General as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course.
⁴TOEFL Essentials is currently not accepted for entry into Monash English

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Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

PSY1011 Foundations in psychology (6 Credit points)
ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics (6 Credit points)
ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis (6 Credit points)
MGW1010 Introduction to management (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

PSY1023 Introduction to psychological inquiry (6 Credit points)
BFW1001 Foundation in finance OR MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice (6 Credit points)
ACW1020 Accounting in business (6 Credit points)
Elective (6 Credit points)

Year 2

Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

PSY2061 Biological psychology (6 Credit points)
PSY2071 Developmental psychology (6 Credit points)
Business area unit (6 Credit points)
Business area unit (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

PSY2042 Personality and social psychology (6 Credit points)
PSY2041 Psychological testing and assessment (6 Credit points)
PSY2112 Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing (6 Credit points) - Elective
Business area unit (6 Credit points)

Year 3

Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

PSY3051 Perception and cognitive psychology (6 Credit points)
PSY3052 Cultural safety, responsiveness and reflexivity in practice (6 Credit points)
Business area unit (6 Credit points)
Business area unit (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

PSY3032 Psychological disorders (6 Credit points)
PSY3062 Research methods in psychology (6 Credit points)
Business area unit (6 Credit points)
Business area unit (6 Credit points)

Overview

This course comprises an undergraduate major in psychology, core business units and a major sequence. These are the areas of study:

Psychology, and one of the following majors:
Business analytics
Business and commerce studies
Digital marketing
Finance technology (FinTech)
Econometrics and business statistics
International business management
Management
Strategic marketing

The course develops psychology and business fundamentals and foundational skills, research methods and critical thinking, and psychology in business practice and society. The course is structured in three parts: A. Psychology sequence, B. Business studies, and C. Elective study.

Part A. Psychology sequence

Address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention.
Building a strong foundation in psychology and neuroscience will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future.
Develops your understanding of scientific methodology and its application in psychology. You will learn to critically evaluate contemporary and historical claims relating to human behaviour and mental processes, and apply your understanding to the generation of new research questions.

Part B. Business studies

This is the component of the course through which you will develop further skills, knowledge and advanced understanding of your chosen area of business practice including: business analytics, econometrics and business statistics, international business management, management, strategic marketing, digital marketing, or FinTech.

Part C. Elective study
This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of psychology through electives covering contemporary topics in the field, or to select units in which you are eligible to enrol from across the faculty or the University.