Work & Organisational Behaviour – (M.Sc.)

Work and organisational psychology offers a unique behavioural lens through which to examine, understand and shape the complex work organisation. This MSc programme is dedicated to providing a thorough grounding in the knowledge and application of psychological principles to organisational settings in order to enhance human wellbeing and organisational performance.

It seeks to equip candidates with a sound understanding of theory and research and develop core competences and professional skills in the domain areas of organisational theory, organisational change, employment relations, selection & assessment, training, employee wellbeing and research design and methods.

Objectives

* To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning individual and group behaviour within a variety of organisational settings;
* To explore cognitive, political and social issues impacting the management and handling of organisational strategy and change;
* To examine the nature of the employment relationship, the employment exchange and the psychological contract;
* To develop a thorough understanding of the rationale and methods of all aspects of recruitment and selection, including job analysis, interviews and assessment centre techniques, psychometrics and related testing methodologies;
* To provide an embedded understanding of the adult learner at work and develop competence in analysing training and learning needs, in designing and delivering training and learning interventions and in evaluating the effectiveness of such programmes from an individual, group or organisational perspective;
* To examine person-environment fit in the workplace context and its consequences for personal wellbeing and job performance;
* To develop professional self-identify and professional competences in the areas of interviewing, negotiation, coaching, facilitation and conflict handling; and
* To develop research skills necessary to formulate, conduct and report an independent piece of research in one of the domain areas of work and organisational psychology.

Careers

This programme suits individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the following areas:

Management Consultancy, Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Training and Development, Management and Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Career Coaching, Research.