Organisational Psychology and HRM
Course name: Organisational Psychology and HRM
Cluster within the International Business Consultancy Programme: Organisations & Behaviour
Study load: 4 ECTS (~112 hours)
Course description
Human capital is no longer just a resource—it is the key driver of innovation, adaptability, and sustainable success.The future of work will look fundamentally different from today: organisations are navigating rapid change driven by AI, globalization, demographic shifts. Consequently, managing multi-generational teams, enabling continuous learning, and ensuring employees remain agile in roles are more paramount than ever. In this dynamic environment, HR is increasingly expected to operate as a strategic partner, shaping organizational direction rather than simply supporting it.
This course is designed to bridge theory and practice. As a future professional— whether in consulting, HR, or management— you will develop the skills to diagnose organisational challenges, apply psychological and organizational frameworks, and formulate actionable, evidence-based recommendations for unlockin the potential of people—across different backgrounds, experiences,
and career stages. You will work on realistic cases and present your advice to the management.
Competences
Organizational behaviour, strategic management, problem recognition, business law, diagnosing and, designing.
Learning objectives
- Unravel what different trends mean for HRM in an organisation;
- Analyse and apply several theories about HR inflow, throughflow, outflow instruments to evaluate HRM in an organisation;
- Analyse and apply several theories about organisational & psychological behavior to analyse different situations within an (profit or non-profit) organisation.
General course information
Required previous knowledge
Some knowledge of management and organisations is advised.
Recommended literature
Online materials will be offered.
Way of working
Students actively participate in weekly sessions; these combine working time, share time, generic instructions, and feedback opportunities. Each class is aimed to broaden the student’s knowledge and experience on one of the three learning objectives. Additionally, some course - and prepratory work is required for the students.
Exam
The course is assessed using a portfolio, containing evidence of student's performance on each of the three learning objectives.