Organisational Behaviour & Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5023
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Course ID
204633
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Daniel Sturman
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Course level
5
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
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the factors that impact upon the behaviour of the individual in the workplace and how these factors can be used to structure a work environment and work experience that enhances both organisational and individual outcomes. It includes a consideration of values and attitudes, perception, motivation, and personality. It also analyses interpersonal influences that impact upon group behaviour in work settings. Topics covered in the course include communication and managing conflict, stress, individuals in groups and teamwork, decision-making, leadership, and issues in power and politics. In addition, it examines the influence of broader, organisation wide factors on behaviour in the workplace, with a specific focus on "person-organisation fit". Topics covered in this section include organisational structure and work design and organisational culture.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate competency in the identification and application of scientific solutions to solve human problems at work.
  • Demonstrate knowledge relevant to organisational behaviour theories and models.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the factors that can impact upon the behaviour of the individuals in the workplace and how these can be used to structure a work environment that enhances both organisational and individual outcomes.
  • Demonstrate competence in analysing the organisational behaviour problems of case study organisations and presenting strategies for improving individual and organisational performance.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22291
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East SANTOS, G13

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PSYC5021 Evidence-based Practice (Organisational and Human Factors)/PSYC5041 Professional Practice (Psychology)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PSYCHOL7333 Organisational Behaviour & Management at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
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