Graduate School for Professionals

Executive Master of Science in Psychology (Industrial & Organizational)

“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.”

Dr Jonas Salk

Scientific Researcher, inventor of the Polio vaccine which saved millions of lives in 1950, CUNY Alumni

WHAT IS INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Increasingly, people factors are recognized as a major determinant of organizational performance and a key competitive differential. I/O psychologists focus on enhancing organizational development and culture, improving productivity while ensuring physically and psychologically well being of the workers.
The executive Master of Science in Psychology (Industrial & Organizational) focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behaviour in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings which include personnel psychology, motivation, leadership, employee selection, training and development, organization development and guided change, organizational behavior, and work and family issues.

INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

The program is closely aligned with industry practice and is recognized internationally by international Professional bodies including the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP), Division 14 of the Americian Psychological Association (APA) and the Centre for Behavioral Science (CBS), an international professional association devoted to behavioural sciences and research.

PARTICIPANTS

I/O psychologists often work in an HR department, though other I/O psychologists pursue careers as independent consultants or applied academic researchers. I/O psychology is one of the many domains that should be assessed when conducting psychological research when answering applied questions.

• I/O Psychologists are professionals seeking to address real-world issues or problems in the workplace.
• As scientists, they derive principles of individual, group, and organizational behavior through research.
• As consultants and staff psychologists, they develop scientific knowledge and apply it to the solution of problems at work.
• As teachers, they train in the research and application of I/O Psychology
• As HR Specialist, they deploy psychometric tests to measure the abilities and personality traits of prospective and current employees.
• As advisors to senior managers on organizational climate or culture, organizational change and group dynamics within an organization.
• As leadership coach, they conduct business coaching, executive coaching, career coaching and management coaching

STUDENT'S TESTIMONIAL

The program was current and relevant, the program has help me change my thought process and my decision making processes. I approach issues very differently now. The course mater were wonderful folks, we are all great friends now. One advise to prospective candidates, this is an intensive accelerate program, it may be daunting but can be accomplished.
		Rajesh Nanik Hardwani TECH Semiconductor (Singapore)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The program comprises of 10 courses which can be completed within 12 months on an executive delivery model.

• QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DECISIONS (STA 9708)
• STAFFING AND PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY (PSY 9796)
• ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND THEORY (PSY 9797)
• MEASUREMENT OF EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES AND ATTRIBUTES (PSY 9760)
• DESIGN OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH IN WORK ORGANIZATIONS (PSY 9703)
• APPLIED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (PSY 99001 AND 99002)

ADVANCED COURSES

Five advanced courses from the list below will be selected by the Department of Psychology, Weisman School of Arts and Sciences in consultation with International Executive Programs, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College.

• LEADERSHIP (PSY 9751)
• EXECUTIVE COACHING (PSY 9786)
• TEAMS AND GROUPS IN ORGANIZATIONS (PSY 9786)
• ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE (PSY 9786)
• EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION (PSY 9786)
• ETHICS (PSY 9786)

PROGRAM DELIVERY

Each course will be supported with 38 contact hours of face to face lectures by internationally renowned professors flown in from New York. The classes for each course are usually conducted in this manner over a 9-day period

	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
7-10pm	9-5pm	9-5pm					7-10pm	9-5pm	9-5pm
3hrs	8hrs	8hrs					3hrs	8hrs	8hrs

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the I/O Psychology hold responsible positions in the academic and business worlds, as well as the public sector. Practitioner positions include:

• Research Director, The Gallup Organization
• Vice President, Business Transformation, JPMorgan Chase
• Personnel Research Psychologist, U.S. Military Academy, West Point
• Manager, Organization & Management Development, Pepsi Cola Co.
• Director of Organizational Capability, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc.
• I/O Psychologist, State of Alabama Personnel Department
• Director, Global Human Resources, American Express
• Sr. Consultant, Mercer Human Resource Consulting

ADMISSION CRITIERA

Recent intake into the EMSF program includes participants from over 5 countries across ASEAN region, reflecting significant growth of the program across ASEAN. There are 2 admission period into the program annually: March and September. Please contact the program consultant for more information.

• A recognized undergraduate degree with minimum 3 years of work experience OR.
• A good diploma from a recognized institution plus minimum of 5 years management experience
• Mature candidates who have demonstrated exceptional professional or business achievements but who do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Duly-completed application form
• Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts
• Application processing fee of S$200 (non-refundable)

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Terms and Conditions : All notice of withdrawal must be in writing. A full refund of the course fees paid will be made if notice of withdrawal is received more than 60 days before course commencement. If notice of withdrawal is received between 60 to 30 days before course commencement, 75% of course fees paid will be refunded. No refund will be made after the course has commenced. Course Fee paid will not be refunded in the event of deferment regardless of whether the request made is prior to commencement or after the commencement of the course.