Work and organisational psychology (BPS210)
Course description for study year 2024-2025
Course code
BPS210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have knowledge of a selection of concepts, theories and empirical data from the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
- have knowledge of theories, concepts and empirical data that are relevant to elucidate a given problem related to working life and organisations
- have knowledge of the causes and effects of problems in working life and organisations
- have knowledge of relevant interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology for described problems
- have knowledge of the relative strengths and weaknesses of various interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to provide an account of a selection of concepts, theories and empirical data from the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
- be able to discuss key similarities and differences between the concepts, theories and empirical data covered in the course
- be able to identify and discuss the causes and effects of problems in working life and organisations
- be able to provide an account of various relevant interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
- be able to explain and discuss the relative strengths and weaknesses of various interventions and preventive measures in the fields of work psychology and organisational psychology
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to discuss key similarities and differences between various concepts, theories and empirical data
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam at home | 1/1 | 1 Weeks | Letter grades | All |
Scope:
• Maximum 3500 words excluding the bibliography.
• Referencing and citation style: APA 7th
Students who have not passed either the ordinary or the new and postponed exam, are referred to the next ordinary exam. Students must take the exam according to any new and revised course description for the course but may choose not to attend seminars and lectures.
Coursework requirements
All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.
Compulsary activities:
- Seminars: Preparation for, attendance and participation in five seminars. Students who have less than 75% attendance at the seminars lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Ons Zelfani PriottiCourse coordinator:
Alberto Danilo GarciaStudy Program Director:
Bianka Anna KarshikoffMethod of work
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars:
- The student is expected to prepare for the lectures through literature studies. Recommended literature is indicated in the lecture plan.
- At the seminars, different theoretical directions and methods are dealt with via different learning activities. In the seminars, role plays and cases can also be used and relevant presenters from various workplaces and in organisations might be invited to the seminars.