Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology, MA
The Human Side of Business
Learn how to diagnose and solve problems with morale, recruitment and productivity. As a master’s student, you’ll earn the statistical and critical thinking skills to succeed in the business world. You’ll apply what you learn to enhance effectiveness in real workplaces.
This 2-year program consists of in-person classes on the Chicago campus. Admissions are open for fall and spring start dates. The full-time course delivery meets F1 visa requirements and is STEM designated.
Why 51³Ô¹Ï for your industrial organizational psychology degree program
Prime location near top employers
51³Ô¹Ï’s downtown Chicago location creates many opportunities for internships and jobs. Alumni have gone on to top companies such as United, Abbott Laboratories and KPMG.
Long-standing tradition
51³Ô¹Ï awarded the university’s first I/O psychology degree in 1987. Our program is one of the longest-running in the area, with an impressive roster of alumni to match.
Dual degree opportunities
Expand your career options and your credentials. 51³Ô¹Ï offers one of the only dual degree programs where you can earn an MA in I/O psychology and an MBA at the same time.
“Throughout every class, no matter the topic, was the encouragement to draw on work environment experiences and examples to enrich our understanding and cultivate our ability to adapt the theory to practice.â€
Caelan Weldon, MBA ’15
Human Performance Analyst, Accenture
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