AOS229-B Managerial and Organisational Psychology

Credits (ECTS):7.5

Course responsible:Bryndis Dogg Steindorsdottir

Campus / Online:Online

Teaching language:Norsk

Course frequency:Annually

Nominal workload:187.5 hours

Teaching and exam period:This course starts in autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in autumn parallel. 8-week teaching period.

About this course

This course will comprise theories and methods in organisational and leadership psychology and how they can be used to understand and improve organizations and their employees. Themes covered are motivation and rewards, learning and transfer of experience in organisations, problem solving and decision processes, personality and leadership, attitudes and organisational culture, work environments, social networks and groups and teams.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student will have the following learning outcomes, divided into knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of the most important theories within organisational psychology
  • has knowledge about how empirical research is used to test and support theories in psychology
  • has insights into how psychological theories may be applied to improve productivity and well-being in organisations.

Skills

The student

  • is able to analyze and evaluate key assumptions related to different psychological theories and approaches.
  • is able to develop strategies based on psychological theories and principles to manage challenges in organisations
  • can develop measures to improve motivation, learning, work environment and decision making processes

General competences

The student

  • can apply knowledge and skills in organisational psychology to understand and manage complex problems related to the psychological aspects of working life
  • can communicate with different actors in organisation to promote well-functioning workplaces
  • can contribute to the development of measures that promote productivity and a positive work environment
  • Learning activities
    Online course (video) that includes various activities and practice sessions online.
  • Teaching support
    Canvas
  • Assessment method
    Portfolio assignment that includes the submission of five video recordings in the form of answers to reflection questions given in the course.

    Written Exam at Home Karakterregel: Passed / Not Passed
  • Examiner scheme
    An external examiner will review the syllabus and the exam.
  • Mandatory activity

    Students must participate in a research project.

    Approved mandatory activity from the last time the course was held is valid when retaking the course.

  • Teaching hours
    Video lectures
  • Preferential right
    Students enrolled in one-year study programme in Sustainable Business Management (KVU-BEDØK)
  • Reduction of credits
    5 ECTS overlap with AOS230/AOS230F Organizational Psychology
  • Admission requirements

    Minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway (GSK).

    Study right to the one-year study programme in Sustainable Business Management (KVU-BEDØK)