Module: Practising Organisational Psychology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Practising Organisational Psychology
Module Code	HR5124
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Claire Gubbins Semester 2: Claire Gubbins Autumn: Claire Gubbins
Module Teachers	Claire Gubbins Katie Ann Bridget Clarke
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

To develop applied skills appropriate to the roles that graduates of the MWOP/B Programme typically perform in contemporary organisations. In particular the module will prepare participants to view multiple aspects of organisational psychology and behaviour from an ethical perspective as set out in PSI Ethical Guidelines. Competencies required for effective internal and external consulting are identified and assessed. The challenges and opportunities presented by the changing future of work are explored, and differential strategies for successful career management in this new context are developed. Skills applicable to conflict management in today's work context are assessed and developed.

Learning Outcomes

1. Act in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Organisational Psychologists as set out by PSI
2. Manage internal or external consulting skills situations
3. Apply understanding of developments in future of work to career planning and management
4. Manage conflict effectively in organisational settings

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	25	6 X 4 hour workshop on topics per learning outcomes
Independent Study	60	Assigned Reading and preparation for workshops
Independent Study	40	Preparation of written assignment and preparation for quiz
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	An individual paper of not more than 3,000 words providing a reflection on how key learnings from this module could be applied to your personal career development and/or leadership practice. You may focus on an individual topic or integrate a number of them as you wish. In either case your reflection MUST include a "Standing in the future letter" (Max 1,000 words) as follows: Identify one specific role (name the organization that you believe would be fulfilling for you ten years from now. Write a cover letter to that organisation dated ten years years from now highlighting how experience and skills you have acquired since completing your Master’s degree, have prepared you for this role	90%	n/a
In Class Test	MCQ Quiz on Application of PSI Code of Ethics	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Peter Block: 2011, Flawless Consulting, 3rd, Pfeiffer, 978-047062074

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MLOB	MSc in Leadership & Organis. Behav
MPO	MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology
MSOB	MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour

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