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Strong Psychology Foundation
Builds a strong psychology foundation focused on business applications
BUSINESS
Explore the intersection of psychology and business with our specialized programs at The Chicago School. Dive into consumer behavior and organizational dynamics, guided by expert faculty in a professional setting that prioritizes up-to-date standards and practices. Benefit from small class sizes for personalized attention, enhancing your educational and career journey. Discover our business specializations below.
Explore the Business Fields of Study
Behavioral Economics
Dive into the science behind decision-making and consumer behavior. Understand how psychological principles influence economic activities, paving the way for innovative solutions in marketing and policy-making.
M.A. Behavioral Economics
Build a foundation in advanced psychology that addresses broader business applications to decision-making, negotiation, marketing, and consumer behavior. Graduates are prepared to deliver professional services, perform research, excel as leaders and policy advisers, and to positively impact diverse populations.
Total credit hours: 61
Program offered 100% Online
Business Psychology
Master the art of applying psychological strategies to business challenges. This field equips you with the tools to enhance organizational culture, leadership, and employee well-being.
B.S. Business Psychology
Prepare for a business career that applies psychological principles to create lasting situations to tough problems. The program offers three distinctive tracks:
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Organizational Leadership
- Behavioral Economics
Total credit hours: 61
Program offered: Online
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Ph.D. Business Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Track
Build an in-depth understanding of business, industrial, and organizational psychology concepts to conduct empirical research while addressing real-world problems. The industrial and organizational (I/O) track includes an option for post-baccalaureate entry where you can earn an M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology as well.
Total credit hours:
Program offered 100% Online
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Ph.D. Business Psychology: Consulting Track
Learn a blend of business and organizational psychology concepts to conduct empirical research while addressing real-world problems. The consulting track will prepare you for consulting environments, improving individual, group, and organizational functioning in both for-profit and nonprofit settings.
Total credit hours:
Program offered: Online
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Focus on optimizing workplace productivity and employee satisfaction. Learn to conduct critical assessments and develop interventions that improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Gain key skills to enhance organizational health and individual performance. Master the creation and application of I/O assessments and strategies to foster development and improvement.
Time to Completion: 4 Years Full Time
Program Offered:
- Anaheim
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Los Angeles
- Online
- Washington, D.C.
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Organizational Leadership
Develop the leadership skills necessary for high-level management roles. This area emphasizes strategic thinking, ethical leadership, and the ability to drive change in diverse organizational settings.
Ph.D. Organizational Leadership
Learn to effectively share organizational goals in diverse settings. This program focuses on building trust, boosting morale, and enabling professional growth for employees, contributing to organizational success.
Time to Completion: 4 Years Full Time
Program Offered:
- Anaheim
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Los Angeles
- Online
- Washington, D.C.
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M.A. Organizational Leadership
Foster ethical leadership based on psychological evidence. This program equips graduates to be ethical leaders across various organizations, attuned to diversity, and to impact education, research, and policy.
Time to Completion: 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time
Program Offered: Online
Aginah Muhammad, Ph.D.
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