Basics of Business Psychology 5cr (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

You master theories and concepts of psychology applicable to business operations, and you can apply them to the functions of a company and organization. You know how to utilize psychology in the development of responsible business practices. You enhance your self-awareness and interaction skills and understand their connection to the work and well-being of yourself and the rest of the organization's staff.

Content (course unit)

You familiarize yourself with the theories and concepts of the following areas of psychology and apply them to organizational functions and different roles (customer, customer service representative, subordinate, supervisor): - Personality Psychology - Work and Organizational Psychology - Positive Psychology - Social Psychology - Neuropsychology - Developmental Psychology - Cognitive Psychology The course is part of the business psychology study module, which has been developed as part of the EU co-funded Mastering Business Psychology project.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Does not require prior studies. The course is best taken after completing the basic studies at KAMK, during the spring semester of the second year.

Location and time

In a non-stop online course, you study according to your own schedule.

Exam schedules

You can choose the timing for completing the mandatory assignments, i.e., the initial task, section exams, final exam, and final task. You may retake the section exams and the final exam 24 hours after your previous attempt.

Assessment methods and criteria

For each area of psychology, you will take a section exam, which is assessed on a pass–fail scale. Your section exam is considered passed when you achieve at least 70% of the maximum points. The course grade (1–5) is based on the score of the final exam, according to the table below. To pass, i.e., to receive a grade of 1, you must achieve at least 70% of the maximum points. 1: 70–79% 2: 80–84% 3: 85–89% 4: 90–94% 5: 95–100% To receive a grade, you must also complete both the initial task and the final task. The course will be graded within four weeks after the completion of the final task.

Assessment scale

0 - 5

Teaching methods

Independent online study, with mandatory assignments including the initial task, section exams, final exam, and final task.

Learning materials

Materials available in the online learning environment: - Initial task - Theory and its practical application examples - Video lecture - “Test Your Knowledge” quizzes - Section exams - Final exam - Final task Other learning materials, such as literature, articles, videos, websites, etc., will be announced in the online learning environment (Reppu). In addition, you can study the core textbooks of the psychology topics selected for the course, for example, by using e-books of your choice.

Student workload

The course requires 135 hours of student work.

Completion alternatives

Applying the selected areas of psychology to business operations and the roles of those working within them.