Heriot-Watt University

Business Psychology Programmes at B&B University College Ltd

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Why You Should Choose a

February 2011 HWU Business Psychology

Option at B&B Quality. HWUs psychology programme was ranked #1 in the UK in the 2010 National Student Survey assessing student satisfaction with their course. HWU has received numerous awards and research grants in recognition of the quality of the work done by its team Recognition and marketability. HWU is ranked as the #3 university in Scotland, and is in the top 10% of universities worldwide Convenience and flexibility. Register for courses as your time and budget allows. Take examinations when you feel confident to pass them Comprehensive learning material (eg: study text, lecture notes, slides, Elibrary access, etc) included in course fees Relevance. Course materials are devised with input from an advisory board of business leaders. Course has strong coverage of how the material applies in differing global regions Interim award structure means you do not have to wait until the course is finished to receive recognition of your accomplishments 100% graduate employment rate was achieved in 2009

An Introduction to the HWU Business Psychology Programmes at B&B

This information brochure is designed to provide an introduction to the Heriot-Watt University (HWU) business psychology programmes at B&B University College Ltd (B&B). In specific, it provides information on the

B&B is the Approved Learning Partner providing tuition support for the programmes in the form of revision seminars and tutorial sessions.

Information in this brochure may be superseded by the official pronouncements of HWU, as detailed on their website www.hw.ac.uk

Inside
About B&B 2 3 4 10 12 About HWU Programmes Class Schedule Module Contents

MSc in Business Psychology, and the related Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas in Business Psychology; BA in Management and Psychology Continuing Professional Development courses in Organisational Culture and Forensic Psychology.

Entry Reqremnts. 15 Student Support Fees &Timetable 16 17

HWU at a Glance

Heriot-Watt University is the e i gh t h o l de s t h i ghe r education institution in the UK. The University originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821, and in 1966, Heriot-Watt became a University by Royal Charter.

HWU is one of the UK's leading research institutions and is rated at the highest level by the national review body, the RAE. It delivers research of international standing, providing innovative and problem-

solving capacity for business, industry and society. Heriot-Watt has around 7,000 on-campus students in Scotland, and approximately 10,000 students from 150 countries world-wide on international programmes.

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About B&B University College Ltd

Quality...
Heriot-Watt University is rated as the #3 University in Scotland and is in the top 10% of universities worldwide. Its graduates are known throughout the world and have established track -records in several disciplines including biochemistry, information technology and management...

of professional-level courses to Jamaica, and has developed a track-record which encourages the continued success, growth and development of all who pass through its doors. Located near New Kingston in the heart of Jamaicas commercial centre, B&B University College Ltd is a p ri va t e , te rt i a ry - le ve l institution offering a range of training courses and seminars in management disciplines. In its 22 years of existence, B&B has carved a niche as a pioneer in the introduction B&B is registered as an approved tertiary education provider by The University Council of Jamaica, and is a member of The Joint Committee for Tertiary Education. B&B has been evaluated and met the standards of several institutions, including:

West Indies;

The Association of Accounting Technicians The Association of Business Executives Heriot-Watt University The University of London The Society for Human Resources Management

Programmes mainly take the form of review sessions preparing candidates for qualifications offered by other institutions.

The University of the

B&B Student Satisfaction Survey Results Are In!

Our student satisfaction survey was administered to persons who sat the 2005 Certified Information Systems Auditor Examinat ion R eview Programme. The results were as follows:

87.5% of our exam candidates indicated that the course material provided by the Institution was useful in their preparation for the exam. ALL students responded that they were very satisfied with the customer service received.

These include weekly tests, tracking of student performance on these tests, as well as the incorporation of presentations from qualified guest lecturers. Students can also look toward improved tuition delivery from B&B Institute. Not only will our new students be under the tutelage of our highly qualified teaching staff; they will also be exposed to more comprehensive material as well as indepth, focused class discussion sessions.

75% of candidates indicated that our Examination Review Course was useful in helping them prepare for the examination. 62.5% of exam candidates indicated that the manner in which the Course was delivered was effective in their learning of the material.

Despite these encouraging results, we are not sitting on our laurels, but constantly seeking to improve our offering. Innovative changes have been made to enhance the learning experience.

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A Distinguished HWU Graduate - Adam Crozier

Adam Crozier, a 1984 BA Business Organisation graduate, was the youngest board director at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising at the age of 26. He is wellknown in the UK as former Chief Executive of the Football Association. He brought to the venerable institution a sense of direction and purpose such as it had never had before, introducing a business culture with internal audits and performance targets. In December 2002 he became Chief Executive of the Royal Mail Group and spearheads the modernisation of the business. Reminiscing about HeriotWatt Adam said, " I had a fantastic time, it was hard work but good fun. The characteristics that they valued have been very helpful throughout my working life. It's my honour to be nominated for 'Brightest Watt'."

EHeriotStudy Shows E-Learning Tool Developed by Heriot-Watt University Improves Student Performance
Heriot-Watt is more than a place to learn. As a firstclass university, it prides itself on always introducing innovations that positively impact on society. One such innovation is SCHOLAR, an e-learning tool developed especially for secondary students sitting science subjects. An independent study, funded by the Scottish Executive, has concluded that pupils who used SCHOLAR improved their performance in science exams by up to 92%. The study showed that SCHOLAR allowed them the flexibility of learning in their own time, at their own pace, and in their own environment. Users commented that the key benefits of SCHOLAR included the flexibility, assessments, and immediate feedback on offer. Peter Harrison, head teacher at Ollapool High School, has praised SCHOLAR as an essential learning tool that complements the curriculum on offer. Professor Phillip John, Chair of the Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR Management Board, explains that the programme grew out of teaching and learning strategies developed for the University's undergraduates. As he says, The improvement in exam results as well as positive feedback from pupils and staff have been gratifying!

Marketability..
Selection of HWU your educational partner enables you to become a member of a global community. Over 10,000 students on every continent have completed the Heriot-Watt Management Programme graduated since inception...

A Distinguished HWU Graduate - Dr. Balwant Singh

Balwant Singh, a 1992 MBA graduate, describes his work "as his life". After several distinguished posts with non-government organisations, Balwant now heads up Alliance India, a branch of the international HIV/AIDS Alliance, specialising in supporting community action on AIDS in developing countries. Alliance India gives assistance to strengthen the capacity of local institutions, not just to implement HIV programs, but also to provide local leadership, technical support and funding and partnership facilitation services. Balwant affirms that "the emphasis of my work is on community preparedness and ownership of the issues as well as offering care and support so that the task of prevention is made easier.

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Why Business Psychology?

Convenience and flexibility.

Schedule your course around your life - not the other way around. Register only for as many or as few courses that you can handle at any one time as your budget and/or time-demands dictate. Course exemptions may be granted at the discretion of HWU. This also reduces the time and cost of completing a degree...

Psychology refers to the study and analysis of human functions and behaviour so as to predict and shape actions. A large part of management science is about guiding and shaping our people assets to produce the desired behaviours, as well as handling the interaction with customers that occurs through marketing, sales and customer service processes. The marriage of the two areas in a business psychology programme is then a perfect complement that gives you knowledge of a wide range of the issues that

to our advantagewhether it be in marketing to customers, managing staff, shaping business and sales strategies, designing new products to meet customer needs, handling internal and external communications and researching competitior actions. affect a business and how you can develop and implement the right action plans for success within that environment. Business success can only come about through understanding the actions of others and using that knowledge In line with this, the primary objective of the Business Psychology programmes is to allow a better understanding of the business environment and consumer behaviour, as well as show how psychology is used in managerial decision -making

Structure of HWU Business Psychology Programmes

The HWU Business Psychology Programmes are supported open learning programmes at the undergraduate and graduate level. There are six HWU Business Psychology programmes offered at B&B. These are: MSc in Business Psychology PGDip in Business Psychology; PGCert in Business Psychology. BA in Management and Psychology Continuing Professional Development Certificate in Forensic Psychology Continuing Professional Development Certificate in Organisational Culture The MSc course is divided

into eight taught modules plus an MSc project. Each course is worth 15 credits and lasts for one semester or 6 months. There are two semesters per year and persons have the option of deciding on the total number of courses they will take each semester. This means that the MSc programme may be completed in as little as 18 months (four subjects per semester plus 6 months for the project) The Post-Graduate Diploma requires the completion of eight of these MSc courses, while the Post-graduate Certificate requires the completion of four courses. The completion of a research project is not required for these courses. With this structure, persons

can start the post-graduate programme then may choose to exit at the end of four subjects (6 months) and receive a Post-graduate Certificate, or eight subjects (12 months) and receive a Post-graduate Diploma. The BA in Management and Psychology is divided into three stages. Each stage contains eight modules with each module attracting 15 credits. To obtain a degree students are normally required to achieve 120 credits at each stage of the course. All students must be credited with a minimum of 360 credits in order to be eligible to graduate. The timetable for the programmes on offer is presented on page 5.

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Ex em for ption red prior s gran cos uces t studi ted es t im im plic e an atio d ns!

BA in Management and Psychology

Stage I

Accounts

Intro to Psychol-

Finance

Management

Stage II and Stage III

Psychology Modules (Ten 15-credit modules)

Cognitive Psychology I Human Development Social Psychology Lifespan Attachment Psychobiology Cognition & Personality Health Psychology System Safety/Disasters

Management Modules
Human Resource Mngment

Marketing Operations Management Strategic Management

Cognitive Psychology II Cognition Across Lifespan

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Business Psychology

Course Schedule

HW UP pro sycho rate gramm logy d# es fo r 1 in U stud K sa ti sfac ent tion !

January May (Year I)

July November (Year I)

January May (Year II)

Consmr/Econ Psych.

Social &Organizational

Research Methods

Consumer Ergonomics

Diversity

Leadership

Psychology of Coaching

Organizational Culture

Research Project (Year II)

Forensic Psychology

The post-graduate programmes are also designed to develop personal abilities and attitudes that will allow for lifelong learning and personal development. The training

and hands on exposure to research methods equips students with the ability to produce new knowledge for themselves. This will be critical as strategic management re-

quires an understanding of how to frame business problems, research the reasons behind these and use this research to plan for future business growth.

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Continuing Professional Development Certificate Programmes

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The structure of the MSc Business Psychology Programme is designed to allow students to study a specific module as a professional development certificate. This structure allows students the option of studying a module of interest as a stand-alone. This will allow them to enhance their professional skills in an area without having to enrol in the full two-year programme.

Successful completion of the module will enable the student to obtain a Continuing Professional Development Certificate. The credits associated with the module are also retained in case the participant decides to complete the full MSc programme at a later stage. Below we highlight two such modules: Forensic Psychology and Organisational Culture.

Forensic Psychology Continuing Professional Development Certificate

The Forensic Psychology course considers the relationship between criminology, forensic psychology and the law. It examines several theories of crime, the relationship between the media and crime, offender profiling, the strengths and weaknesses of eyewitness testimony, the development of investigative interviewing, jury decision making and the factors which influence it and treatment of offenders. The programme will start by introducing students to the four criminological theories of crime (Strain theory, Chicago School, Differential Theory and Social Control Theory). Students will learn to incorporate psychological processes into criminological theories, and the role of theory integration in the prediction of criminal behaviour. Violent and sexual crime is another aspect of the forensic psychology that will be emphasized. We will look at the explanations of aggression and violent crime, and of sexual aggression and violence. There will also be focus on the relationship between violent media and violent crime, and pornography and sexual crime. veloped in the UK and generally used by academics. Eyewitness testimony will also be reviewed. Attention will be given to the reconstructive nature of memory and how this can impact the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. Ways of enhancing the accuracy of eyewitnesses descriptive and identification evidence will follow thereafter. Interviews are critical to an investigation, therefore a element of the course will be how to develop effective investigative interviewing skills to help reduce the risk of false confessions. The course will close with a focus on the treatment of offenders. Following this, the what works debate and the evaluation of treatment programmes will be looked at.

Offender profiling will be studied with two approaches in particular; Crime scene analysis is a top-down approach developed in the US and used by the FBI, while investigative psychology is a bottom-up approach de-

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Organizational Culture Professional Development Certificate

This course considers how the culture in which a business operates can influence all aspects of its commercial practice. This ranges from the markets and challenges that it identifies as interesting or important, to the means by which it organizes itself in order to address these; the manner by which it defines organizational roles; the means by which it motivates employees; the means by which groups of employees interact; the approach to leadership taken by senior managers; and the strategic decisions that these managers make. strated an ability to use the material in the course to enhance the profitability of a range of businesses. Influences strategic decision making and the strategic growth of the organisation

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At the end of the programme, students should have an understanding of how culture: Influences the design of an organization, as well as particular jobs in the organization Influences employee motivation and attitudes to differing rewards for high performance Influences group decision making and the conduct of meetings; and conceptions of the role of the group in the workplace Is created by the leader of a new organization; and of how the leader of a mature organization must be able to recognize and mitigate the impact of this culture Graduates of the course will be equipped to develop strategies as an evolving response to situations as they arise in the organization based on the understanding the organizations culture. The knowledge and skills gained from the course allows the professional to give the organization a competitive advantage by establishing a competitive culture; and the role of stakeholders in the process.

This course was designed to enhance your expertise by showing you how theories and research concerning the organizational culture can be applied to actual business practice. The ability to apply the findings to actual business practice comprises part of the assessment, such that passing the course means that the student has demon-

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PostProgramme Selection in the Post-Graduate Programmes

Students have the option of pursuing the Postgraduate Degree at any level, that is, the MSc, PG Diploma, or PG Certificate respectively. The choice as to which programme to register for depends on the interest of the student, as well as the possession of the requisite entry qualifications. As previously mentioned, students taking the MSc take all eight taught modules plus the MSc project. Students taking the PG Diploma take the eight taught modules, but do not take the project. Students taking the PG Certificate take four of the eight taught modules of their own choosing (any may select any four) and do not take the project.

Class Structure and Schedule

Postgraduate Programmes The post-graduate Business Psychology programmes provides a complete set of core courses in Organizational structure and Psychology. The courses provide subject-specific knowledge, skills in critical analysis, and other transferable skills. In addition to this, the course prepares students for entry to careers in business and occupations that do not require a legally-defined psychology qualification. schedules below: Each course runs for one semester, or five months. The full MSc programme is completed over a two-year period; 1 1/2 years for the taught portion and six months for the dissertation. Classes in will be held on Sundays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM., and each module will be held once every three weeks. The lectures will focus on the review, discussion and practical application as per the
January - May Time Wk I Year I Social and Organisational Change Psychology of Coaching Year III Organisational Culture July - November Year II Leadership

Convenient timing..
Classes will be devoted to a particular course within a prog r a m m e . Course will be rotated in threeweek cycles. Accordingly, each subject will only be addressed once every three weeks...
Time
8:30 am - 11:30 11:30 -12:30 12:30 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:30 3:30 -5:30 pm

Wk II

Consumer and Economic Psychology Consumer Ergonomics

Diversity

Wk III

Research Methods

Forensic Psychology

Format of Classes
Discussion of Core Concepts: Discussion workshops, tutorial sessions, etc LUNCH BREAK Practice Analysis: Review of multiple choice questions, past exam questions, assigned essays, etc AFTERNOON BREAK Group work: Review and discussion of assigned presentations and case studies

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Class Structure and Schedule Contd

BA Programme The BA Programme provides two options for classes. Students can attend classes from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Mondays to Thursdays or on Sundays from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. The lectures will be similar to that of the MSc programme, where focus will be on review, discussion and practical application of the module. This learning style is designed to deepen the knowledge of an area by encouraging a critical-thinking approach revolving around an understanding of the material, rather than a detailed rote-learning regurgitation of the syllabus. The lectures would be followed by a tutorial at the start of each month. This will be focused on solving problems related to the issues covered in the lectures for the preceding month. A breakdown of the allocated times is shown below:

Time
5:30 pm 7:15 pm 7:157:30 7:30 pm 8:30 pm

Format of Classes
Discussion of Core Concepts: Introduction to area via discussion and tutorial sessions; Explanation and assignment of homework covering material introduced COFFEE BREAK Practice Analysis: Review and discussion of multiple choice questions, past exam questions, assigned essays and case studies covering material learned in previous

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The courses are arranged around the examination diets of June and December, and the programme is structured so that students will only handle between two and three subjects at any one time (barring re-sits). The total delivery period will span 36 months, and students may enter the programme twice per year (July and January). The relevant class schedule follows:
Stage I January July
Intro to Psychology 1

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Day
Mon

Stage II January July

Cognitive Psychology 1 Marketing

Stage III January July

Operations Management Health Psychology

Tues

Intro to Psychology 2

Finance

Cognitive Psychology 2

Psychobiology

Attachment Across the Lifespan Strategic Management

Wed

Hum Resource Management Accounts Management Human Development & Intel

Social Psychology

Thur

Social Cognitive

Cognition Across the Lifespan

System Safety and Disasters

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30Composition of 30-credit Module Sets in Undergraduate Programme

Module
Stage I Accounting Introduction to Accounting I Introduction to Accounting II Introduction to Management I Introduction to Management II The Need for Accounting, Keeping the Books & Stating the Facts, The Key Statements, Fixed Assets, Final Adjustments, Introduction, Elements of Cost, Classification of Cost, Budgeting, Marginal Costing, Standard Costing, Capital Budgeting, New Developments. Published Financial Statements, Auditing, Long-Term Liabilities & Provisions, Ownership Interest, Producing Published A/C. The Seven Relationships of Management , The Nature of Management, Environmental Scanning, Organisational Goals and Goal Setting, Building the Team, Leadership and Motivation, Organisational Structure, Pre-Twentieth Century Ideas, Theories of Participation, The Nature of Enterprise, Where Do Business Ideas Come From, Building the Team, Just Who Are the Entrepreneurs?, Stages in Growing the Business, Drawing up the Business Plan, Marketing Plans , Project Management, Effective Communication Basic Financial Concepts, Sources of Business Finance, The Value of Money Over Time, Valuing Fixed Interest Securities, Valuation of Shares, Stock Market & Investment Indicators Development of Money Systems, Financial Wealth & Intermediation , UK Retail Banks, Financial Services, Other Deposit-Takers, Central Banking, Financial Markets, Bank Customers, Account Operations, Cheques, Securities for Advances, Investment Services, International Services of Banks, Marketing & Delivery of Bank Services

Subject

Component Topics

Management

Finance

Introduction to Finance Principles of Banking and Financial Services

Stage II Human Resource Management Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, Individual Differences, Learning & Reinforcement;, Power, Politics & Influence, Leadership as an Influence Process, Group & Conflict Management, Organisational Culture, Stress at Work, The Origins and Nature of Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource Management , Planning and Resourcing Selection, Performance Appraisal and Training, Careers and Career management,

Marketing

Marketing I Marketing II

Consumer Buying Behaviour, Marketing Research, Segmentation , Pricing, Consumer Society, Exchange, Needs and Value, Consuming Body, Brand Identity, Marketing: Development and Scope, Business to Business buying behaviour; Marketing Research, Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning, Pricing for Marketing Decisions; Channels of Distribution

Stage III Strategic Management Strategic Management International Strategic Management Operations Management 1 Operations Management II Mission and Objectives, Analysing the macro environment, Market Environment, Resources and Strategic Capability, Culture, Strategic Options a d Strategic Choice Industry and Market Definition, Management of Innovation, Industry Evolution, Competitive Advantage, Survival in the Decline Stage Firms and International Business, Global Regulatory Institutions, Political Risk, Protectionism, International Firms, Socio-cultural co text Introduction to Operations Management, Operating Systems, Performance Objectives & Operations Strategy, Product and Service Design, Facilities Location, Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management, Process Types, Facilities Layout and Flow, Process Design and Process Technology, Performance Improvement Job Design and Work Organisations, Planning and Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Materials Requirement Planning/Manufacturing Resource Planning, Just-in-Time Management, Project Planning, Failure Prevention, Maintenance and Safety, Quality

Operations Management

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Composition of 15 Credit Module Sets in Undergraduate Programme

Module
Stage I Introduction to Psychology 1 What is Psychology?, Adolescence & Celebrity Interests, Adolescence and Society, Cognitive Psychology, Occupational Psychology, The Social Psychology of Relationships, Forensic Psychology, Development Psychology, Sports Psychology, What is Abnormal Psychology?, Abnormality as Illness: Medical Model, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Eating Disorder, Nervous Systems Receptor, Light & the Eye, Retina & Adaptation, Sensory Impairment,

Component Topics

Introduction to Psychology 2

Stage II Cognitive Psychology 1 Introduction to Memory, The Modal Module of Memory, Working Memory, Improving Memory, Eyewitness Photographic or Flashbulb Memory, Learning, Introduction to Human Factors, Applied Anthropometry, Applied Sensory Processes, Controls and Displays, User Trials Vision, Processing in the Visual Pathway, Visual Process after VI, Depth Perception, Monocular Cues to Depth Person, Shading and Shadows, Face Recognition, Problems with Face Recognition, Attention and Visual Perception, Covet Visual Attention, Visual Service Experiment, Vision, Action and Consequences, Two Visual Pathways, Visual Control of Movement , Introduction to Language, Human Languages, Written Word Recognition, Spoken Word Recognition, Dyslexia, Speech Production, Models of Speech Production, Aphasia, Syntactic Processing, Semantic Org Social Cognitive Infant, Vygotsky/Language Development, Childrens Drawing/Theory of Mind, Piaget, Identity, Numerical Development, Introduction to Intelligence, Theories of Intelligence, Intelligence Nature & Nurture, School & Changing IQ, What is Social Psychology, Human Aggression and Social influence, How to write a good essay, Prejudice & Out-group perception, How to Persuade Influence and Attribute, Attraction Relationship and Love, Media & ideals: Sexuality & Gender,

Cognitive Psychology 2

Human Development and Intelligence Social Psychology

Stage III Psychobiology

Structure & Function of the Brain, Hormones & Behaviour, Methods of Brian Behaviour Research, Localization of Function, Infant Brain Development, The Physiological Process of Sleep, Darwinian Evolutionary Theory, Evolution of Animal Sex Behaviour, Evolution of Animal Parental Care & Co-operation, Evolutionary Psychology, Evolutionary Psychology, Introduction to Health Psychology, Stress & Health, Music & Well-Being, Individual differences and Health, Doctor/Patient Communication, Teenagers their friends and their Health, Pathological Aging, Health Behaviors and Behavior Change, Introduction to Personality, Psychodynamic & Phenomenological Approached to Personality, Personality as a Predictor of Behaviour, Personality Across the Lifespan, Biological Basis of Personality, Social Cognition, Concepts and Categories, Heuristics & Biases, Hot Cognition, History of Attachment Theory, Normative Development, Attachment In Infancy and Childhood, Attachment In Adolescence and Adulthood , Evolutionary & Biological Perspectives, Attachment and Well-Being across the Lifespan I ,Attachment and Well-Being across the Lifespan I, Attachment and Well-Being across the Lifespan II, Interventions, Therapies, and the Future Introduction to Systems, Safety & Disaster, The Christinaki Disaster, The Channel Tunnel Disaster, The Challenger Disaster, ValueJet Disaster, Piper Alpha, Cognitive Development During the School Year, The Development of Scientific Thinking , Working Memory II, Reasoning & Deduction I, Reasoning & Deduction II, Attention, Time-Sharing & Workload, Complex Systems, Risk, Errors & Accidents, Introduction to Ageing in the 21st Century, Research Methodology in the Study of Ageing, Stability & Growth with Older Age, Physical Decline with Older Age, Cognitive Decline with Older Age, The Neuropsychology of Ageing

Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Professional Practice Social Cognition and Personality Attachment Across the Lifespan

System Safety and Disasters Cognition Across the Lifespan

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PostComposition of 15 Credit Module in Post-Graduate Programmes

Module
Social and Organizational Changes

Component Topics
An introduction to Social & Organization Change, Individual Changes, Team Change, Organizational Change, Managing Change, Change Through Innovation, Positive Psychology & Change, Change Expectations & Justice: Merging Theory & Practice, The Purpose of Coaching in Organization, Counsel, Mentoring and Coaching,, Managing Talent Coaching and organization, Goal Setting, , Positive Psychology & Coaching,, Cognitive Behaviour Approaching to Coaching, Psychodynamics and the Limits of Coaching, The Organizational Role of Coaching & Coaches, The Research Methods, Literature Reviewing, Quality Research Methods, Quality Survey Methods, Experimental Survey Methods, Analysing Interpreting & Reporting Surveying, Results, Analysing Interpreting & Reporting Experimental Results, Writing Research Reports, Defining Culture, Organizational Culture & Control, Culture & Organizational Design, Organizational Culture & Job Design, Culture & Motivation, Group Behaviour, Leadership & Management, Strategic Decision Making, Perception Attention Learning, Decision Making Bias Persuasion Advertising, Motivation Personality, Opinion Leadership Conformity Fashion, Market Segmentation and Psychographics, Impact of Retail & Leisure Environment, Cross Cultural Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Psychology: Contemporary Topics Introduction to Ergonomics, Human Error, Systems, Anthropometry: How do we fit in our world, Input & Output for Humans, User Trails, Human Computer Interactions, Attention Vigilance and Performance, Introduction to central theories of leadership in organizational settings, key social psychological approaches to leadership, present a set of practical considerations concerning leadership, etc Psychology & Management of Diversity, The Influence of National Culture on Diversity in Jamaica, Diversity Management, Positive & Negative Stereotyping, Valuing Diversity & Sexual Orientation, Valuing Age Race & Gender Diversity, International Perspective on the Management of Diversity, SelfKnowledge & Recognition, Theories of Crime I & II, Violence & Sexual Crime I & II, Offender Profiling 1 & II, Eyewitness Testimony, Investigative Interviewing, Jury Decision Making, Offender Treatment,

Psychology of Coaching (Professional Development Module) Research Methods

Organizational Culture (Professional Development Module) Consumer & Economic Psychology

Consumer Ergonomics

Leadership

Diversity

Forensic Psychology (Professional Development Module)

Choosing A Course
Choosing a subject to study at the tertiary level is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. It sets a foundation for the rest of your professional life and to quite an extent your personal life too. It is important to choose a course of study that suits your requirements and needs. Thinking about your studies in advance is crucial to making the right decision. Before committing to a course of study, we suggest that you ask yourself the following questions: Why you have chosen a particular course of study? Am I really doing this for me?;

Will my Degree be recognized locally and internationally?

Will this Degree improve my chances of following my chosen career? What are the Course options within the subject? Do they interest me?

The time spent answering these questions will be well spent! The most important factor in your choice is that you find a subject that you enjoy. Everything else is secondary!

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Entry Requirements
BSc Programme:
The normal entry requirements are two CAPE/English A-level subjects at grades D or above. Persons who possess a recognised Diploma, Associate Degree or professional qualification from a recognised institution are welcome. You may obtain up to six exemptions depending on the type of qualifications you possess. Mature applicants who do not have the minimum qualifications but have the appropriate work experience or other non-standard qualifications may also be accepted on merit. These persons would not receive any exemptions. Applicants must submit a reference on their suitability for the degree.

Assessment Methods
The assessment for psychology modules in the BSc is via a mixture of examination and coursework. Assessment for management modules is through a formal examination only (i.e. there is no assessed coursework element). Synoptically-linked modules, (i.e. 30 credit modules such as Introduction to Management 1/ Introduction to Management 2) have a three-hour examination to cover both modules. Stand-alone modules (i.e. 15 Credit modules such as Employment Law) have a two-hour examination. All examinations are done twice per year, that is, in June or December. The exam paper is divided into four sections, with Section A comprising 20 multiple-choice questions worth 40% of total marks. Sections B-D are each worth 20% of the final grade and comprise essay and short-answer questions. For the MSc and the Professional Development Programme, students are usually required to provide essay-format answers. All examinations are subject to rigorous scrutiny by both Heriot-Watt University examiners and by external examiners from other leading UK universities.

Postgraduate Programme:
Normal entry into the MSc programme requires a first degree in a management disciple and or psychology. Mature entry is possible if the candidate has the necessary years work experience at a supervisory or management level. Mature applicants are required to summit their resumes which highlights their years of experience, and a letter from their employer to confirm the experience. The minimum number of years for mature entry is 10 years, and acceptance is dependent on your responsibilities or duties.

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Student Support: Course Materials

Multiple exitroutes
Certificates and diplomas are awarded for the completion of prescribed courses. Students may thus obtain a qualification without having to complete the entire BA degree before their achievements are recognised...

Specially designed interactive and text based course materials have been developed for the HWMP. The textbook course materials provide information on:

Expected learning outcomes; Subjects to be studied; Self-test questions, practice and tutorial questions with solutions.

The course texts contain all of the required content together with self-assessment exercises. The course texts have been designed to provide a progressive learning experience through sequential modules which build upon the information and knowledge learnt in previous modules of the course. The materials assume a zero -base knowledge of the subject. There is no formal requirement for additional

reading; however, some of the courses do contain a reading list, which may be useful to students wishing to deepen their understanding of the subject. The course texts form the core resource for students and the teaching programme is built around the course content as provided in the texts.

Student Support: Guided Tuition

While students on the Business Psychology programmes are matriculated students of Heriot-Watt University, they are also registered with B&B to receive classroom tuition. The tutors at B&B are approved by HWU to offer the programme and the University ensures that quality and standards are comparable to those on campus within the UK.

Student Support: HWU Website

Students have access to the Heriot-Watts website which provides online learning resources for registered students. These include past examination papers and solutions, exam tips, student guides, discussion forums, interactive questions and email exchanges. Of significance, HWU has an extensive on-line psychology library with over 500 journals providing up-to-date information on topical issue The Web support is provided via VISION, the Universitys virtual learning environment. Students who register and pay for courses are provided with a username and password for use with the Universitys computing services, including VISION, email, and other resources.

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Fees
As at September 15 2011, the cost per module in the BSc programme is $75,000.00 for the evening/ Sunday programme and $65,000 per module for the day programme. For the MSc programme, the tuition per module is $120,000. The total amount paid per year would vary according to the number of modules taken. There is also a onetime registration charge of 50.00 for new entrants. The module cost is subject to change and covers:

classes and relevant class material from B&B

Course material, access to the HWU website and other student services provided by HWU HWU Examination fees

total due is payable at least two weeks before classes begin, 25% of the total due is payable one month after classes begin and the final 25% is due two months after classes begin. All drafts should be made payable to B&B Institute. Students should note that they will not receive the course material or be entered as examination candidates if they fail to pay the required fees by the stipulated deadlines. Exam resits attract a charge of 65. Financing support for the HWU programmes is available from the Students Loan Bureau.

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This fee is payable in three instalments: 50% of the

Guided discussion sessions.

Students concerned about their discipline in maintaining a study schedule will benefit from the structure of regular class sessions and assignments to keep them on track, as well as peer interactions that deepen their understanding of a topic by seeing how key issues are treated in other work environments...

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Timetable of Important Dates

January
Second week in January: Classes begin for new term

February
Feb 15: Deadline for 2nd installment of fees Feb 27: Deadline for receipt of June exam applications form (for

March
March 15: Deadline for final installment of fees March 30: Deadline for receipt of new registrations

April
April 25: Deadline for receipt of exam deferral forms

May

June
First full week in June: Examinations Dec 15: Deadline for 1st installment of fees

July
Second week in July: Classes begin for new term

August
Aug 15: Deadline for 2nd installment of fees Aug 27: Deadline for receipt of applications for Dec exams

September
September 15: Deadline for final fee installment Sep 30: Deadline for receipt of new registrations

October
October 25: Deadline for receipt of exam deferrals forms at B&B

November

December
First full week in Decmbr: Examinations Dec 15: Deadline for 1st installment of fees

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HeriotHeriot-Watt University Student Testimonials

Leanne Matthews Associate Cost Manager
Heriot-Watt prepares you very well for a successful career in the construction profession as there is a strong emphasis on management, as well as the technical aspects that you will need for the job. Even after eight years I still find links with what I did on my course and what Im doing today. I am currently responsible for the co-ordination and management of a range of construction projects, my role focuses on costs and ensuring that budgets are managed efficiently. I work on a diverse range of projects in terms of size and the skills required, from school building programmes in the Borders to a new visitor centre in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. require me to submit periodic assignments, only self-study and examinations as frequently as my work schedule would permit. Good programme, great flexibility, with online and electronic study resources to help me along the way . they were well written and effectively communicated the complex concepts. In addition to presenting theory and practice, the authors fostered critical thinking with their narrative. I highly recommend HWU for anyone seeking to equip themselves for the challenges of todays competitive world.

Alfred Okot Okidi, Uganda

I have found the Heriot Watt programme to be unique, practical, relevant and so enriching. The programme was quite taxing, as I had to blend my reading with a demanding work schedule. The beauty of the programme to me was in the flexibility of the course and concise course materials presented in stimulating language. I treasure the programme more than all my earlier qualifications and courses.

Willem Baartman, Namibia

Being from Africa it was important for me that the institution offered an internationally accepted degree that would broaden my future career opportunities. Now after I have completed the process and gained a MBA from HWU I can look back at my choice with a sense of pride and forward with optimism. The HWU MBA opened doors for me even while studying as it demonstrated my commitment to various contacts within my network and the quality of the program made it possible for me to immediately utilize what I had learned. I use the knowledge gained from HWU every day

Natalie Jones, Barbados

I chose the Heriot Watt University programme based on three criteria: flexibility, popularity and range of programmes available. I liked that this programme did not

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The HWU experience far exceeded my expectations. The quality of the teaching materials was first-class, as

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