Business Psychology

What is Business Psychology?

Practitioners of Business Psychology apply strategic and practical thinking to areas including evolving market conditions, competitive position, corporate strategy, stakeholder relations, and organization design and operations.

Business Psychology Degree Programs at The Chicago School

The Chicago School’s Business Psychology programs prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in today’s global and multicultural business environment. At the undergraduate level, the online B.S. Business Psychology program prepares students to make a lasting difference in business careers through the application of psychological principles.

Our doctoral degree includes two concentrations for students to further define and hone their expertise. Those on the consulting track often work in roles that improve the functioning of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. As consultants, they work with senior leadership teams, small business owners, boards of directors, and middle management to improve performance and efficiency within organizations.

Meanwhile, professionals with a Ph.D. Industrial and Organizational Psychology utilize assessment and intervention skills to help organizations solve problems, enhance performance, and manage the complexities of today’s business environment. They often develop and administer management systems such as, performance management, training, organizational development, change management, employee selection, and organizational-wide surveys.

Degrees in Business Psychology offered at The Chicago School
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Careers in Business Psychology

The Chicago School’s Business Psychology programs equip graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in a variety of fields and professions with both public and private sector employers, including corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Public and Private Sector Employers
  • Corporations
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Higher Education
  • Governmental Agencies
Business Psychology Job Titles:
  • Director of organizational development
  • Program director
  • Consultant
  • Industrial/organizational psychologist
lynessa rico

Dr. Lynessa Rico

Division Chair, Business Psychology
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