Module: BPY5000-20 Contemporary Applications of Business Psychology

Level: 5

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Jermaine Ravalier

Module Tutor Contact Details: j.ravalier@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module extends the learning from Level 4’s Introduction to Business Psychology. It will therefore take an applied and critical approach to the use of Business Psychology within organisations. It will therefore apply core Business Psychology principles to the workplace in a critical manner through an evidence-informed individual, group and whole-organisation perspective. The overall aim of this module therefore is to further reinforce student understanding of practice of Business Psychology.

2. Outline syllabus: 

A programme of lectures, seminars, and tutorials will address the following topics:

• Applied Learning, Training and Development

• Applied Leadership, Engagement and Motivation

• Applied Wellbeing at Work

• Applied Work Design, Organisational Change and Development

• Applied Psychological Assessment at Work

3. Teaching and learning activities:

The programme will consist of thirteen two hour lecture sessions and thirteen two hour seminars, complemented by ad-hoc tutorials. Lectures will cover critical and applied approaches to Business Psychology in the workplace. Seminars will cover key skills required for any a successful role as a Business Psychologist, and look at how these are applied within and with organisations. The module content will be supplemented by a module handbook and fully supported by electronic resources on the VLE.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description:  Intervention design and evaluation.

• % Weighting: 50%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description: Group debate on the role of Business Psychology interventions.

• % Weighting: 50%