Master's Degrees in Business Psychology

M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Industrial and organizational companies often rely on trained industry psychology professionals to rise above their competition. Professionals with the proper training and understanding are in high demand. The need is greater than ever for psychologists who can identify the motivations behind individuals and teams in an effort to meet or exceed organizational goals.

The M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology program offers students the opportunity to study a variety of applied coursework topics. Students will study personnel selection, performance appraisal, training, leadership, and motivation.

The Chicago School’s Industrial and Organizational Psychology internship and thesis Master’s program gives graduates the knowledge and skillset to apply the principles of business and its related psychology to help organizations and individuals succeed together. The program offers exceptional theoretical classroom training coupled with opportunities for students to experience a wide range of real world learning experiences.

The faculty for the M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology program consists of individuals with real world business and psychological experience. Faculty members have a wide and diverse variety of experience and knowledge for cross-discipline education, which is necessary for realizing the full potential of the conceptualization of business psychology. The program boasts distinguished faculty members with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and degrees in the Industrial and Organizational industry as it relates to psychology and business, as well a clinical psychology, and organizational development. By blending the faculty’s unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experiences, the program offers a multidisciplinary approach to fully integrate learning across the spectrum of the field.

M.A. Organizational Leadership

The M.A. in Organizational Leadership online program helps students become ethical leaders and managers. Graduates will learn how to be sensitive and understanding to diverse populations.

Through education, research, and a mastery of policy-making, graduates can excel in an array of organizational environments.

The M.A. in Organizational Leadership online program develops a student’s ability to apply the psychological theories of leadership in business. Graduates will complete the program ready to take on the demands of leadership roles. 

Along with core courses, students will complete a series of electives in general or industrial/organizational psychology. Upon completion of the M.A. in Organizational Leadership, students can expect to find opportunities as mid-to-senior level leaders in the governmental, corporate, or nonprofit setting.

M.A. Behavioral Economics

The M.A. in Behavioral Economicsonline program will prepare students for a career in business, while applying the principles of psychology. The focus of the program is advanced psychology and business applications, including negotiating, marketing, consumer behavior, and decision-making. 

Students enrolled in the online program will be able to pursue an education in a setting that best suits their own schedule. 

The curriculum for the M.A. in Behavioral Economics program blends elements of public policy, economics, financial literacy, and consumer psychology and includes studies in:

• Social psychology
• Statistics
• Consulting
• Cognitive psychology
• Consumer psychology
• Economics and finance
• Game theory 

Students will engage in online discussions, group activities, and writing assignments that are reflective of their lessons. Graduates of the online program will be able to pursue careers as marketers, public servants, researchers, and consultants. 

The M.A. in Behavioral Economics is a unique program that enables students to deliver exceptional services.

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