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Business Psychology Masters Degree Programs

A business psychology masters degree is an excellent qualification for a rewarding career in business. Students study business psychology masters programs in order to understand the synergy of psychology and business, and to change behavior in a business setting.

This page provides more details about the programs, where they can be taken, the career prospects, and more ...

It is an ideal area of study if you want a career in business that is very people-focused. For exampe, business psychologists often work with employees to increase their motivation or to change their behavior in groups so as to improve workplace performance in the organization.

This page provides several links to schools for students who wish to study their degrees online. If you wish to explore the on-campus psychology programs available, go to the on campus programs page. Make sure the program you take is accredited by an appropriate accrediting body.

Where can you take a business psychology masters online

Many schools offer business psychology as a field of study. Sometimes this is combined with the study of organizational behavior or is included in an industrial organizational psychology degree program (e.g., at Capella University Online). You can also study psychology and business online at the graduate certificate level (e.g., at The University of the Rockies Online).

Listed below are selected schools where you can study psychology and business programs and other closely related programs.

Capella University Online
- MS - Industrial / Organizational Psychology
- MS - Leadership Coaching Psychology

American InterContinental University Online
- MBA - Organizational Psychology and Development

Argosy University Online
- Master of Arts in Industrial / Organizational Psychology

The University of the Rockies Online
- Master of Arts in Psychology
  - Business Psychology
  - Executive Coaching
  - International Leadership
  - Mediation and Conflict Resolution
  - Mental Health Administration
  - Non-Profit Management
  - Organizational Consulting
  - Organizational Diversity
  - Organizational Leadership
- Graduate Certificates
  - Business Psychology
  - Organizational Leadership

You can also find more psychology and business programs online using the search box in the right-hand column.

For schools in Canada

Click here to search for business psychology at campus universities and campus colleges in Canada. It also provides some advice on choosing a suitable campus.

Click here and then enter your Canadian postal code to search for business psychology at Canadian colleges or university campuses.

What do you study in online business psychology masters programs?

A business psychologist applies behavioral principles and research findings to organizational settings. Thus, as a graduate of a business psychology masters working in an organization, you will be expected to have:

Knowledge of how to increase motivation and improve workplace performance;
Ability to understand how groups function;
Knowledge of strategies for negotiation, problem solving, and group cohesion.

In a psychology MBA or masters in business psychology program you would learn about how to examine the culture of a given organization and evaluate the effect it has on the business so as to create work environments conducive to better performance. So you would also need to cover the following knowledge and skills in greater depth: communication, management, assessment techniques, group development theories, team building, conflict management strategies, motivational, analysis and evaluation, leadership, and critical thinking.

What jobs do graduates of business psychology masters programs get?

Accredited online masters in psychology and business provide many career opportunities in the private and public sectors. Many business psychologists begin a career in human resources or organizational development as a facilitator in corporate communications, team building, or coordinating professional development and training programs. With an online masters in psychology and business degree you could also work in executive search firms, community college instructor positions, consulting positions in training, or executive coaching.

Prospects are good - the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts an increase in business psychology jobs over the next several years, mainly because of concern over worker productivity, retention rates, workplace diversity, and anti-discrimination.

Salaries are high among some of the jobs that business psychologists take, but vary widely depending on the job type, geographical location, company size, education level and experience. For example, as an HR Manager with 5-9 years experience, you would earn over US57,000 per annum (PayScale.com). Some other job titles to look for are: Senior Research Consultant, Human Resources Consulting Assistant and Employee Relations Manager.

More information about business psychology masters degrees

For more information about accredited business psychology masters degrees or organizational development degrees, click the links on this page.

Use this link to find programs and schools near you.

Use the search facility on this site to find more business psychology masters programs.

Remember to compare the admission requirements and course content of several schools before you choose a program.

Campus Programs

For those students who want to take business and psychology but feel that online learning and distance education is not for them, the web site also has a section on campus programs.

You can also search for a program or a school near you.