Aims

The course aims at contributing to the following learning results:

The student...

• Uses disciplinary scientific knowledge to solve business economic problems (4.d)
• Identifies the limitations of research and questions the research findings (8c)
• Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge (8.g)
• Connects the psycho-social and ethical insights with the business economic reality in a reasoned way (12.b)

In the Psychology course, students are expected to gain a scientifically sound insight in various relevant aspects of human functioning. This is important for two reasons. First, such an insight is an essential part of the general education intrinsic to a polyvalent training at an academic level. Moreover, a critical reflection on psychological processes will  contribute to the personal and social growth of the individual student. Second, this insight constitutes an indispensable foundation for understanding both the human factor in organizations and the economic behavior of groups and individuals.

Behavior and mental processes will be studied as resulting from an interaction between biological factors, psychological factors (perception, cognition, motivation, etc.), and social factors (norms and values, socio-cultural and situational context, etc.). To this end, theoretical frameworks and research methods that support these different perspectives will be treated to gain a better understanding of individual behavior and processes (sensation, perception, learning, judgment & decision making, intelligence, creativity, emotion, motivation, personality) and social behavior and processes (social perception, social influence, social interaction, group behavior, behavior between groups, etc.). Finally, selected topics on well-being/mental health and cognitive ergonomics / usability will be treated.

The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the program can be found under the section “Objectives” of the “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)”.

Previous knowledge

No prior knowledge is required for this course.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
D0T02A : Psychologie

Is included in these courses of study

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
• Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al) 180 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.