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Personnel Psychology


Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Personnel Psychology
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Business Psychology, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2026
Module code: BWP-406
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P470-0026
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4V (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Written exam

[updated 09.11.2026]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

BWP-406 (P470-0026) Business Psychology, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2026 , semester 4, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Appel
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Appel


[updated 18.09.2026]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able to:
- explain key concepts in industrial and organizational psychology,
- provide a scientific basis for personnel psychology measures,
- evaluate recruitment and selection processes,
- plan and evaluate employee development initiatives,
- apply psychological insights on motivation and employee retention,
- reflect on legal, ethical, and social frameworks.

[updated 09.11.2026]
Module content:
1. Introduction to personnel psychology
2. Job analysis and requirements management
3. Recruitment and employer branding
4. Personnel selection
5. Human resources development
6. Performance evaluation and feedback
7. Motivation, retention and health
8. Current developments and ethical considerations

[updated 09.11.2026]
Recommended or required reading:
Schuler, H. & Kanning, U. P. (Hrsg.). Lehrbuch der Personalpsychologie.
Nerdinger, F. W., Blickle, G. & Schaper, N. Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie.
Kanning, U. P. Personalauswahl im 21. Jahrhundert.
Schuler, H. Psychologische Personalauswahl.

[updated 09.11.2026]
 
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