The Warwick Executive Diploma in Behavioural Science

This module runs from 3 - 6 October 2023.

In this module, you will gain the tools and skills to design jobs and workplaces that promote well-being and productivity. You will be introduced to a range of perspectives on behavioural science that can be used to improve the effectiveness of organisations and how individuals work within organisations. Examining the importance of wellbeing for collaboration and productivity, and the role that companies or organisations have in fostering wellbeing within their workforce. You will also learn ways to encourage creativity and innovation within your workforce, and how to actively incentivise collaboration.

What will I learn?

• You will explore the latest theory and insights around collaborative behaviour, entrepreneurial behaviour and wellbeing in organisations from experts. 
• You will develop skills and techniques that you can apply within your organisation to improve employee happiness, productivity and business performance.

Assessment

You will be required to complete two assessments which are aligned to your organisation. Each assessment is designed to provide you with a report that you can take back and implement within your organisation.

Find out more about studying this module as an individual Postgraduate Award.

This module runs from 12 - 15 December 2023.

Negotiation is a ubiquitous activity in the workplace, and we are doing it all the time. We negotiate with buyers, suppliers, bosses, colleagues and even family members. It is natural to enter negotiations without planning, and doing are our best in the moment. There is a better way, which we will provide in the first two days of this module. We will provide you with a theoretical framework for planning and analysing negotiations, lots of tips about how to get what you want while helping others get what they want to, and without harming the relationship. You will get lots of hands-on negotiation practice. We will also pay close attention to the ethics of negotiation. How can you negotiate ethically without losing your shirt? 

We then turn to leadership, which involves negotiation and more. We are not the first to observe that with great power comes great responsibility, and as a leader you will face many competing demands. But what does it mean to be an ethical leader in modern society? It is natural to think of leadership as simply involving taking charge and funneling your team into a single direction, but this is far from the case. We will explore modern leadership theory, which emphasizes how there are different approaches to leadership and different styles of leading. We will investigate the strategic role of leadership, and what behavioural science has to say about what makes an effective leader. We will use many examples of real-world application and practice to enable you to reflect on and develop your leadership style and show you how to apply theory to the leadership challenges that you are currently facing and are likely to face in the future. 

What will I learn? 

• You will be able to explain and critically evaluate core theories of leadership and behavioural ethics and negotiation in behavioural science
• Use theory to develop your leadership skills and to implement ethical behaviours in the workplace
• You will be able to apply behavioural science theory to negotiation scenarios in business and employment.

Assessment

You will be required to complete two assessments which are aligned to your organisation. Each assessment is designed to provide you with a report that you can take back and implement within your organisation.

Find out more about studying this module as an individual Postgraduate Award.

This module runs from 5 - 8 March 2024.

In this module you will develop an understanding of how individuals make general decisions, including how individuals within your organisation make decisions, and how you make decisions. You will be introduced to a range of theoretical perspectives around individual decision-making and evaluation. Through real-world case studies, you will be able to apply these theories and concepts to better understand how people develop their preferences and to improve individuals’ decision-making. Exploring how core theories apply to consumer purchasing decisions, shape large markets and how behavioural science insights can be used to shape consumer choice. 

What will I learn? 

• You will be able to explain and critically evaluate core theories of human behaviour and decision-making 
• Develop your personal decision-making skills
• Apply behavioural science insights and theory to your organisation, allowing you to predict the preferences of consumers and investors, shape consumer choices and develop product marketing that will appeal to consumers
• Understand how behavioural insights can explain larger patterns within markets such as financial investments
• Apply theories and concepts to your business practices, helping to develop a more effective work environment by reducing the impact of irrational biases of individuals within your organisation.

Assessment

You will be required to complete two assessments which are aligned to your organisation. Each assessment is designed to provide you with a report that you can take back and implement within your organisation.

Find out more about studying this module as an individual Postgraduate Award.

This module runs from 14 - 17 May 2024.

Human behaviour is at the heart of every business, and so understanding how to apply behavioural science theory and insights can have a real impact on your organisation. 

This module builds upon the three other modules included in the Executive Diploma in Behaviour Science (Behavioural Science of Markets, Behavioural Science for Leaders, and Behavioural Science of Organisations). You will explore a range of theories and methods that support the effective application of behavioural science in real-world settings. Including Nudge Theory, a cost-effective framework that allows you to apply Behavioural Science insights and develop an understanding of how the analysis of Big Data can add value back to your organisation.

What will I learn? 

• You will develop key tools and frameworks that will enable you to apply your new knowledge back into your organisation.
• You will be able to identify ways in which you can apply behavioural science in your organisation, exploring valuable new uses for data you many already hold.
• You will be able to facilitate effective idea generation and evaluation within your organisation, to give you a real competitive advantage.

Assessment

You will be required to complete two assessments which are aligned to your organisation. Each assessment is designed to provide you with a report that you can take back and implement within your organisation.

Find out more about studying this module as an individual Postgraduate Award.

The final component of your Executive Diploma is the individual project. The project is completed and submitted after the four core modules, though you will begin developing ideas for your project from the outset, as it is intended to be an integrating focus for your learning across the whole Diploma.