MSc Business Psychology

This course considers a wide spectrum of issues central to organisational behaviour and behavioural change from the various perspectives of the stakeholders involved.

BMAN72242 Programme Req: BMAN72242 is only available as a core unit to students on MSc Business Psychology and MSc Organisational Psychology

The aim of this course is to introduce students to a broad range of theories relating to organisational behaviour and organisational change and their practical application.

By the end of the course students should be able to:

Explain the current theoretical approaches relating to key issues in organisational behaviour and behavioural change.

Identify the factors which facilitate and/or inhibit particular behaviour and change at the individual, group and organisational level.

Apply these concepts and theories in an organisational setting and to advise organisations accordingly.

Written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment: Online tests and webinars.

Informal advice and discussion during a lecture, seminar, workshop or lab.

Responses to student emails and questions from a member of staff including feedback provided to a group via an online discussion forum.

Written and/or verbal comments on assessed or non-assessed coursework.

Schermerhorn, J.R. Jnr., Hunt, J.G. and Osborn, R.N. (2010) Organizational Behaviour, (11th Edition), Chichester: John Wiley.

Burnes, B. (2009) Managing Change (5th Edition), London: FT Pitman.

Informal Contact Method

Office Hours.

Drop in Surgeries (extra help sessions for students on material they may be struggling with).