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Positive Psychology and Organisations (EDUC91044)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
August
Overview
| Availability | March - On Campus August - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the application of the positive psychology perspective within organisations, including government, for-profit, not-for-profit, and educational settings. Key social and identity processes that shape people’s behaviours, wellbeing, and performance within the workplace are examined. Organisational culture is explored, and a recognition of the complexities of organisations are identified. Drawing on a range of disciplines, including organisational behaviour, management, leadership development, and positive organisational scholarship, students examine micro and macro approaches to organisational science.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse the relevance of positive psychology and wellbeing-related research within organisational contexts.
- Examine factors that impact wellbeing for employees, teams, and organisations.
- Articulate factors that impact sustainable positive behaviour change within organisations.
Generic skills
This subject develops the following generic skills:
- Analytical skills and the ability to construct and articulate logical arguments.
- Ability to critically investigate, revise and review new ideas and approaches.
- Effective organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to gather, interpret, and distinguish relevant supporting scientific evidence and data.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91041 | Principles of Positive Psychology |
July (Online)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MC-APP students that commenced prior to 2022 may have completed EDUC90787 Principles of Positive Psychology.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
EDUC90789 Positive Psychology and Organisations (no longer offered)
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Either a 2000-word written essay or a 16-minute multi-modal presentation: Analysis of positive scholarship in organisations
| Mid semester | 40% |
Written report: Organisational culture
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at all synchronous sessions | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March - On Campus
Coordinator Jacqui Francis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: Comprising 12 hours of on-campus sessions and 12 hours of asynchronous online sessions Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 26 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are required to engage with materials on the LMS Teaching period 2 March 2024 to 18 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 27 February 2024 Census date 22 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 29 May 2024 March contact information
- August - Online
Coordinator Jacqui Francis Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: Comprising 12 hours synchronous online sessions and 12 hours of asynchronous online sessions Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 July 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are required to engage with materials on the LMS Teaching period 1 August 2024 to 10 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2024 Census date 16 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 October 2024 August contact information
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Positive Psychology Course Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Science - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024