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Workplace dynamics matter. Smart organizations are placing more emphasis on corporate culture, employee training, talent development, and more. As such, careers in organizational psychology are on the rise. With an MBA in organizational psychology, you can stand out as a leader who not only understands the required business competencies but also has a firm grasp on what drives individual and team success. With this master's degree in psychology with a foundation in business administration, you will become better informed on the practice of general management and increase your ability to make decisions through the lens of organizational psychology.

Ready to take the next step? Start your application today. 

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU’s College of Business and John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences. It is also available at our Providence campus.

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Fast Facts: 

Fast Facts

  • 2 Years to complete your degree
  • 8-week course length
  • 15:1 student to faculty ratio
  • 96.8% career outcomes rate 
  • 100% Online career-focused curriculum

What You'll Learn

Upon completion of this program, graduates are expected to:

  • Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision making at operational and strategic levels of an organization.
  • Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions.
  • Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions. 
  • Assess and evaluate business entities taking into account cross-functional environments as they affect ethical decision making in domestic and global organizations.
  • Evaluate and integrate relevant academic/professional literature to formulate action plans to improve group and team performance in alignment with organizational competency models. 

Why Earn Your MBA – Organizational Psychology with JWU?

  • Earn your MBA – Organizational Psychology degree at your own pace with our accelerated schedule
  • Learn from faculty who are industry experts with years of professional experience
  • Benefit from challenging coursework, designed to build your management skills
  • Engage in experiential education, which gives you real-world exposure

Course Highlights

Students in this program will take courses such as:

  • Operations Management
  • Team Dynamics
  • Talent Development
  • Attitude and Motivation in the Workplace
  • Effective Leadership
  • And More

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*Graduates of this program will earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. 

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Want to explore careers in this field? Through EMSI’s Career Coach tool, you can browse careers by degree program and get research-backed information on various industries. You can also take an in-depth assessment to determine career suggestions based on your personal interests. For more information about Organizational Psychology careers, click the Career Coach button below.

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