The only听听available on edX, it was specifically created to fill global demand.
鈥淲e had some conversations with edX around gaps in their programmes and how we could help,鈥 explains Professor Mick Grimley, Director of Future Learning and Development at UC. 鈥淲e identified huge international demand in the area of organisational psychology and, with our strengths in this field, UC was well-placed to respond.鈥
More than 4000 enrolments have already been received from both domestic and international students for three of the five graduate-level courses now under way. The remaining two courses begin mid-2022.
Since UC joined the global online learning provider edX in 2020, a number of free short massive open online courses (MOOCs) have been rolled out, along with professional certification options (comprising two MOOCs). Bringing five courses together into this new MicroMasters programme builds the UCx presence and UC鈥檚 international reach. For eligible participants, it creates a potential pathway to UC鈥檚 Master of Science degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
Associate Professor Joana Kuntz,听Professor Katharina N盲swall听补苍诲听Dr Fleur Pawsey, of UC鈥檚听School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, are the MicroMasters programme鈥檚 instructors.
鈥淲e see our MicroMasters programme as very useful for anyone wanting to make their organisations work better, such as people working in human relations,鈥 says Professor N盲swall. 鈥淚t is also suitable for psychology graduates thinking about postgraduate study. We have designed the courses for a broad audience including people with no experience of tertiary studies as well as students with some background in psychology.鈥
Course resources include online videos and presentations along with in-depth reading materials and learning checks.
UC is committed to delivering accessible, flexible, lifelong learning opportunities for everyone. Explore what is available at听www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/online/
