Organizational Leadership Psychology Master’s Degree
The Master’s program in organizational leadership psychology gives students a good background in the principles of psychology as they apply to group interactions, planning, and motivating others effectively. It will appeal to people who want to take on a leadership role in the workplace by understanding how group dynamics work.
Students who choose this major develop their skills in the human side of management. They develop empathy and understanding of people from different cultures in the workplace. Students develop their persuasive abilities to influence others, along with their research skills. Examples of the kinds of courses you would take include the following:
• Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation in Organizational Development
• Career Development: Theory and Practice
• Designing Research and Evaluation
• Diversity and the Global Workplace
• Implementing Change
• Intervention Skills: Strategy and Design
• Leadership and Strategic Thinking in Organizational Development
• Leadership and Strategic Thinking in Organizational Change
• Leadership Principles
• Organizational Behavior: The Individual and Team
• Organizational Systems and Change Theory
• Organizational Systems and Change Practices
• Performance Consulting
• Psychological Assessments
• Psychology of Executive Coaching
• Strategic Leadership
Career Options
After graduation, you would be ready for job opportunities in these sectors:
• Change Management
• Human Resources
• Leadership Training
• Management Consulting
• Organizational Development
