LP-Ph.D. Business Psychology: IO Track

Ph.D. Business Psychology: IO Track

Drive organizational evolution with our Ph.D. Business Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Track.

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Industrial & Organization Track

Applicants in the IO track can enter the program with either post-bachelor’s or post-master’s

Program Curriculum

Unique blend of business and industrial and organizational psychology

Time to Completion

3 years full time (post-master’s)
5 years full time (post-bachelor’s)

Program Description

Transform Organizations with Psychological Expertise
Delve into organizational change with our Ph.D. Business Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Track, available in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Online.

Program Highlights:
1. Multidisciplinary Excellence: A blend of business and organizational psychology designed to tackle individual, group, and organizational challenges through empirical research and multidisciplinary approaches.
2. Real-World Application: Prepare for roles as an academic, leader, or consultant, applying foundational principles to diverse work settings and succeeding in competitive markets.
3. Flexible Entry Points: Enter post-bachelor’s or post-master’s, with tailored curriculum paths.
4. Residency Component: Face-to-face learning opportunities, even for online students, fostering a rich learning environment.

Join us to merge business insight and psychological acumen, shaping organizations for better performance and relational success.

Career Pathways

The Ph.D. Business Psychology program prepares students to build careers and assume professional responsibilities as professional psychologists in the executive ranks, management consulting, strategic HR, and organizational effectiveness positions.

Locations

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Michael Stowers, Psy.D.

Business Psychology Program Chair, Online
“The Chicago School will support you in and outside the classroom, including through networking events for a leg up in the business world. We have a fully staffed and developed careers services department that provides job posting and career guidance to support you in your next step after graduation.”

Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—Education, Innovation, Community, and Impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Several programs offer Immersive Residencies for skill building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

500+ community partners offer internships, practicums, and community service opportunities.