Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship

M.A. in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship

This M.A. in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship will allow learners to understand the principles of Work-Related Behaviour with particular reference to entrepreneurship. Ultimately the programme aims to improve the quality of work life, and to protect and promote the safety, health and well-being of workers, providing learners with the opportunity to learn/explore and apply psychological theories. It is also designed to assist learners to develop a deep understanding of the relationship between successful business leadership and the mental techniques and characteristics that thriving entrepreneurs possess.



The M.A. in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship provides students with the skill, knowledge and mindset necessary to successfully think and act entrepreneurially in a wide variety of contexts, to lead entrepreneurial ventures within start-ups or established organisations and marries practical business application with the science of the human mind to elevate business productivity and create a healthy organisational culture and environment.



You’ll also develop your critical analytical skills and your understanding of the principles driving different research methods. By completing this qualification you’ll be able to source, select and review Work-Related Psychology research independently, evaluate its relevance for complex real life issue/cases, assess its validity and clearly communicate your findings to a range of audiences.



Who is this course for?

The M.A. in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship is designed for graduates from a broad range of disciplines including Psychology, Business, Humanities, Health, Social Science etc., who wish to enhance their own professional skills in creating successful ventures by harnessing the power of organisational behaviour and leadership. With a strong focus on entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen, students will learn how to identify opportunities and navigate challenges presented by the complexities of work-related behaviour while encouraging the entrepreneurial mindset necessary to turn ideas into impactful ventures.



The programme aims to produce organisational behaviour specialists who understand the intricacies of human interactions within organisations and harness this knowledge to drive innovation and success as an entrepreneur.



Structure of Course:

Course Delivery

The timetable has been structured to optimise the utilisation of hybrid learning. It thus allows the learner to access classes in person or online to allow for a better work/life/study balance.



This course can be taken over 1 year on a full-time basis or 2 years on a part-time basis.



Full time programme (0ver 1 year)

The full time programme can be taken as either a daytime (3 days per week) programme or an evening programme taught using blended learning technologies allowing students to attend class in person or via live online classes. Lectures occur 1 evening a week from 6pm-9pm and on approximately eight Saturdays per semester, 9:30am-4:30pm.



Part time programme (over 2 years)

The part time option allows students to complete their studies over two academic years, spreading the modules over 5 academic semesters and is delivered on a blended basis giving the students to attend class in person or via live online classes.

Mandatory 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



Learners on the M.A. in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship programme are required to complete 90 ECTS (as outlined above) over the one academic year on the full time basis and over two year on a part time basis.



Students who wish to exit the MA in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship with the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Work Related Behaviour will complete all modules above with the exception of the Dissertation Module.

Entry Requirements & Selection Criteria

• The Master of Arts in Work Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship is designed for graduates of a relevant Level 8 programme at a minimum of a 2.2 standard) who wish to engage in further study in this field. Applicants who wish to study for the MA in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship may include Psychology graduates or may equally include graduates of other relevant disciplines such as business or humanities, health, or social science graduates.

• Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2)award at Level 8.

• The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.

• All applicants will be required to have a minimum of ordinary-level maths at Leaving Certificate standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency in maths at this level.

• International students will be free to apply, such applicants will have to provide evidence that they can satisfy the eligibility requirements for graduate membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland or the British Psychological Society as well as demonstrate they meet the visa requirements for study in Ireland.

• All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.

• All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the Programme.

1 Year (Full time) & 2 Years (Part Time)



Available at our Dublin and Limerick Campuses (Griffith College Campuses)

Intake Dates

Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025

Limerick - Part-Time - September 2025

Limerick - Full-Time - September 2026

Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Full-Time, Part-Time - September 2026

Where Can I progress to on completion of the course?

On successful completion of the M.A. in Work-Related Behaviour with Entrepreneurship , learners will be qualified to access Level 10 Programmes on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).