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Graduate Program

MBA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MBA-IOP)

The MBA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MBA-IOP) aims to provide the student an opportunity to further enhance their business acumen by tying academic concepts to practical applications relevant to current real-world business challenges. The combination of analytical, quantitative, and strategic skills gained through the program provide a foundation from which multiple professional opportunities can be pursued. Additionally, students will better navigate the workplace through a broad understanding of the fundamental principles of psychology in the applied settings of industries and organizations.

Admissions Requirements

Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner (ILO1).
  2. Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology (ILO2).
  3. Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications (ILO3)
  4. Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making (ILO5).
  5. Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client (ILO6).

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

 

ProgramFull Time
Standard (Yrs)		Part Time Standard (Yrs)Full Time 150% (Yrs)Part time 150% (Yrs)
M.B.A. in I.O.P.2233

Curriculum

M.B.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology RequirementsSem.Hrs.
MBA Core Module
7 Courses
21 Semester Hours		ACC 500 Accounting for Managers3
BUS 540 Business Law for Managers or BUS 545 International Business Law for Managers3
ECN 500 Managerial Economics or FIN 500 Financial Management3
ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing/APA3
MGT 500 Organizational Behavior & Leadership3
MGT 510 Human Resource Management3
MKT 500 Marketing Management3
I.O.P. Major
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours		PSY 500 Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
PSY 610 Social Psychology3
RSC 510 Social Science Research3
Internship Component
3 Semester Hours		The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).3
Capstone Module
1 Course
3 Semester Hours		BUS 700 MBA Capstone: Strategy & Competition3
TOTAL M.B.A. in Mg.S.36

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 36 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete internship requirement.
  3. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
  5. F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General

Job Outlook and Salary:  Business

SOCOccupation
11-1011.00Chief Executives
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers Bright
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00Facilities Managers
11-3013.01Security Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02Spa Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1071.00Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00Logisticians
13-1081.01Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00Management Analysts
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06Online Merchants
13-1199.07Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 42.2804

Related Jobs:  Industrial and Organizational Psychology 

Job Outlook and Salary:  Industrial-Organizational Psychologist

SOCOccupation
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
15-1212.00Information Security Analysts
15-1299.00Computer Occupations, All Other
15-1299.01Web Administrators
15-1299.02Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
15-1299.03Document Management Specialists
15-1299.04Penetration Testers
15-1299.05Information Security Engineers
15-1299.06Digital Forensics Analysts
15-1299.07Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.08Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.09Information Technology Project Managers
Program Learning Objectives
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Produce clear, concise, and compelling written business documents that communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information in an effective manner (ILO1).
  2. Deliver oral presentations that use effective content, organization, and delivery, accompanied by appropriate technology (ILO2).
  3. Use critical thinking to improve organizations with information systems technologies and applications (ILO3)
  4. Exhibit awareness of professional standards, Christian ethical principles, and core personal values in business decision-making (ILO5).
  5. Demonstrate information literacy when conducting research into technology firms specializing in management of information systems and research what tools are currently being utilized to manage business operations effectively. Use research to write a paper indicating differences in how each firm is applying and managing data for its client (ILO6).

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Completion Time

 

M.B.A. in I.O.P.
Full Time Standard (Yrs)
2
Part Time Standard (Yrs)
2
Full Time 150% (Yrs)
3
Part time 150% (Yrs)
3

Curriculum

M.B.A. in I.O.P. Program Requirements
MBA Core Module
7 Courses
21 Semester Hours
ACC 500 Accounting for Managers3
BUS 540 Business Law for Managers or BUS 545 International Business Law for Managers3
ECN 500 Managerial Economics or FIN 500 Financial Management3
ENG 510 Graduate Academic Writing/APA3
MGT 500 Organizational Behavior & Leadership3
MGT 510 Human Resource Management3
MKT 500 Marketing Management3
I.O.P. Major
3 Courses
9 Semester Hours
PSY 500 Industrial/Organizational Psychology3
PSY 610 Social Psychology3
RSC 510 Social Science Research3
Internship Component
3 Semester Hours
The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL).
Capstone Module
1 Course
3 Semester Hours
BUS 700 MBA Capstone: Strategy & Competition3
TOTAL M.B.A. in M.I.S.36

For the course descriptions, click here.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 36 semester units of the prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete internship requirement.
  3. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
  5. F-1 students must maintain lawful status.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General

Job Outlook and Salary:  Business

SOCOccupation
11-1011.00Chief Executives
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers Bright
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00Facilities Managers
11-3013.01Security Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02Spa Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1071.00Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00Logisticians
13-1081.01Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00Management Analysts
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06Online Merchants
13-1199.07Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 42.2804

Related Jobs:  Industrial and Organizational Psychology 

Job Outlook and Salary:  Social and Community Service Managers

SOCOccupation
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
15-1212.00Information Security Analysts
15-1299.00Computer Occupations, All Other
15-1299.01Web Administrators
15-1299.02Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
15-1299.03Document Management Specialists
15-1299.04Penetration Testers
15-1299.05Information Security Engineers
15-1299.06Digital Forensics Analysts
15-1299.07Blockchain Engineers
15-1299.08Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
15-1299.09Information Technology Project Managers

Quality and Cost Effective

Graduate

Level

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

2 Years

Program Length

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