UO Introduction to Human Behaviour

Non-Award | 2026

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Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 1023
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Course ID
205498
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Non-Award
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tanya Weiler
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course introduces students to a range of key concepts common to the fields of psychology and organisational behaviour. Through developing an understanding of existing approaches and perspectives to human behaviour, students will be encouraged to apply this knowledge to enhance their own self-insight.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe key theories of personality and motivational theory.
  • Employ key concepts of decision making and motivation.
  • Apply ethical theories and concepts to problems.
  • Outline the link between ethics and decision making in a globalised setting.
  • Describe complex factors that influence human decision making and behaviour.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 24/04/2026
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Fri 17/04/2026
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Fri 08/05/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 22/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 2133
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 497
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is for students studying XUNIS program only

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Census date
Fri 09/10/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 02/10/2026
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Fri 23/10/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 06/11/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 4127
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 500
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is for students studying XUNIS program only

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSS1078 UO Introduction to Human Behaviour at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUSS1072 Introduction to Human Behaviour at the University of South Australia

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