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Industrial-Organizational Psychology (M.S.)

Leverage analytics and quantitative skills to take your human resources career to new heights in our I/O psychology master鈥檚 program. 

Get the Technical Edge in Human Resources Leadership with 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 M.S. in I/O Psychology  

Just as their employers drive innovation and deliver results by utilizing technology, human resource professionals, too, must harness the power of data-driven insight in HR systems design and evaluation to stay on the cutting-edge. 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology program is uniquely positioned to provide you with the analytical and quantitative skills that you need to take your career to the next level by focusing on the intersection of HR and technology at Chicago鈥檚 leading technology university.  

Program Overview

Led by faculty who are conducting cutting-edge research on the application of analytics and new technologies in the workplace, 91制片厂 Tech鈥檚 M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology will provide you with a rigorous academic experience that is taught at the intersection of human resources and technology. You鈥檒l learn to solve real-world problems in a hands-on environment and will learn to design inclusive systems with a focus on analytics, which will help you navigate complex issues such as employment discrimination, harassment, and disability accommodations. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our master鈥檚 in industrial/organizational psychology program are prepared for a variety of roles, such as:

  • Human resources manager
  • Talent management specialist
  • Industrial/organizational consultant 

But earning an industrial/organizational psychology degree comes with much more: it is fulfilling career where you help create systems that help everyone, with an added benefit of being among the best-paid careers to pursue with a psychology degree. Learn more about an industrial/organizational career on our blog

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PSYC 552: Legal Issues in Human Resource Management You鈥檒l learn to navigate the legal intricacies that shape modern human resource management through roundtable discussions that explore issues of employment discrimination, harassment, and disability accommodations by learning how to design hiring, performance evaluation, and compensation systems that prevent discrimination.

PSYC 455: Development and Evaluation of Training in Organizations This course explores how to apply the science of motivation and instructional design and harness the power of modern learning technologies and evidence-based best practices to produce lasting changes in the workplace.  

PSYC 531: Organizational Attitudes and Behavioral Seminar Unlock the secrets of organizational success by exploring the latest research and practical strategies to effectively manage the stresses of the workplace and by learning how to help shape attitudes and behaviors. You鈥檒l develop a supportive, inclusive culture and effectively manage the pressing challenges faced in today鈥檚 workforce, such as job stress, work-family conflict, and issues confronting minority and immigrant workers. 

The Department of Psychology accepts Master of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology applications for fall entrance only. Priority will be given to applications that are submitted with supporting documents by February 15; applications received after this date will be considered on a rolling basis through May 1. Minimum requirements for admission include:

  • Bachelor's degree, including evidence of familiarity with the field of psychology such as research methods and statistics; for those without this background, we offer pathways to obtain proficiency prior to starting this program
  • Minimum grade-point average of 3.0
  • Two to three letters of recommendation that provide evidence of aptitude for learning, communication skills, time management, and motivation. This will commonly involve at least one letter from an instructor or academic mentor familiar with your work in a classroom and/or research setting
  • Professional statement鈥攖ell us your future plans and why you want to enroll in the I-O psychology program
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (applications must be uploaded into the online application system)

You must complete the , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply.  

Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply. Please contact the Psychology department at psychology@illinoistech.edu with any questions. 

Tuition and Fees

Learn more about the university鈥檚 general tuition and fees, visit the Student Accounting website.

"The curriculum designed for MS-level students and various opportunities offered by the faculty and the program laid a strong foundation in I-O psychology and statistics while offering flexibility through elective courses. The internship requirement of the program really forced us to figure out our interests in different career paths and think about our future after graduation. The alumni were another very helpful resource. After graduation, I spent a year in market research, 10 years as a psychometrician in the certification and licensing industry, and I'm now a program manager in people analytics."

Yuying "Lily" Chuang (M.S. I-O PSYC, '10)

Yuying (Lily) Chuang

"I am currently a management consultant for KPMG. Prior to this I was a data analyst for Bridgestone Americas. I love the collaborative nature of our I-O alumni network; it has provided opportunities that give me a lot of confidence in the workplace. We have a very tight-knit alumni community that understands that being a student at 91制片厂 Tech indicates that you have the ability to succeed at an organization. They are willing to vouch for students and there are typically very meaningful opportunities that arise." 

Khalid "Kermit" El-Amin (M.S. I-O PSYC '16)

Khalid "Kermit" El-Amin

"Because of my experience at 91制片厂 Tech, I was able to get a job at a Huge, a digital design agency where they asked me to build out their learning and development function. And because of the research I conducted with Scott Morris [as a graduate student], I was able to work at LifeLabs Learning, where I work as a leadership trainer and director of people operations. The rigor of the I-O program prepared me for my work today."

 

Megan Wheeler (M.S. I-O PSYC '12)

Megan Wheeler

"I have been working in corporate compensation for Aon since December 2012; as of February 2015, I have been working on our internal executive compensation team. I feel that the courses and curriculum of the MS program did benefit me and help prepare me for my career thus far. The guest lectures from alumni were very valuable and helpful for students seeking internships and work opportunities. The rigor of the program seemed appropriate to me as well. I found it challenging but was able to succeed by working hard."

Will Osnowitz (M.S. PHRD '12)

Will Osnowitz

Featured Faculty

Scott Morris
Nambury S. Raju Endowed Chair in Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program Director Professor
Kristina Bauer
Associate Chair, Department of Psychology Associate Professor of Psychology
Robert Keating
Senior Lecturer

Get In Touch

To learn more about the program, please contact Scott Morris, director of the industrial-organizational psychology program, at morriss@illinoistech.edu