The Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology prepares students to enter or advance in the field industrial-organizational psychology and allied disciplines. Students receive thorough grounding in the field’s major theoretical frameworks, consulting and other professional practice models, and individual, team, and organizational research methods. Graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership roles in industrial-organizational psychology in small, medium, and large organizations in a variety of fields -- technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, entertainment -- or for work in global consulting firms.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology will possess the skills and knowledge to: Understand the main theoretical frameworks of industrial-organizational psychology with emphasis on organizational behavior, team and individual functioning, and leadership in a global context. Examine the dynamic and evolving nature of professional practice with focus on careers in industrial-organizational psychology, as well as human resources, executive coaching, and management consulting. Learn assessment tools to measure and diagnose individual, team, and organizational performance. Explore contemporary challenges such as diversity in organizations, managing generational differences, and the growing role of human resources technology.