Work Psychology
6 Credits (ECTS)
Work Psychology
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Module Description
How can knowledge of psychology help to be a better manager, employee or employer? This module explores the application of industrial and organizational psychology in the workplace.
It covers key areas such as management, leadership, employee motivation, and performance management. Additionally, the module examines research methods used to improve employee well-being and organizational productivity.
By understanding psychological principles and applying them to workplace practices, participants will learn how to foster a positive work environment, enhance leadership skills, and boost overall organizational performance.
This module provides valuable insights into optimizing human behavior and interactions in professional settings.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess:
- a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject)
AND
- a pass in English* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience related to the field of study.
*Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at people who wish to have a thorough background in management in order to progress further in their careers, such as:
- Supervisors
- Coordinators
- Assistant Managers
- Junior Managers
- Middle Managers
- Project Coordinators/ Project Managers
The target group can also be extended to groups that have significant management experience but lack a formal qualification, such as managing directors and officers.
Career Paths
The programme aims to help you progress from first–level supervisory positions to higher managerial roles such as:
- Manager
- Senior Manager
- Head of Department
- Director etc. of any organisation both in the private and public sector.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Summative Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Additional Info
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Critically analyse and apply psychological principles derived from an understanding of organisational psychology in a broader framework.
- Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to solve problems in everyday workplaces.
- Determine own awareness of one’s feelings, motives, and thoughts about workplace behaviour based on principles of organisational psychology learned in this course.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- What is meant by work, psychology and organisational behavior and how these definitions influence the design of jobs.
- Different ways to analyze employee motivation and how these are used in practice.
- Methods used to deal with occupational stress and evaluating the effectiveness of workplace stress interventions.
- Different ways to explain effective leadership, high performing teams and workplace communication and how these are used in practice.
- Importance of individual differences in influencing performance improvement and sustaining performance over time.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Apply psychological principles derived from an understanding of organisational psychology in context of own/selected organisation.
- Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to solve management-related problems.
- Critically analyse one’s feelings, motives, and thoughts about workplace behaviour based on principles of organisational psychology learned in this course.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.