Program Overview

Golden Gate University’s MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program offers a comprehensive and practical education designed to empower future leaders in the field of I-O psychology. This program blends core psychological principles with essential business and leadership expertise, ensuring that graduates are prepared for immediate impact and long-term success in this dynamic field.

You’ll explore traditional I-O topics alongside specialized courses, such as Executive Coaching Theory and Practice, as you gain highly versatile skills that are applicable to real-world organizational challenges, including diversity, conflict resolution, and leading complex change.

Our curriculum uniquely integrates with the business school, providing you with a strong foundation in both psychological theory and business practices. A wide array of electives, including options from the business school, allows you to tailor your education to your specific career aspirations in areas like consulting, HR, or organizational leadership.

You’ll have the opportunity to take flexible online or hybrid courses as you learn from industry leaders with diverse experiences and successful careers across various sectors. Our faculty bring invaluable real-world insights and mentorship to the classroom, allowing you to gain in-demand skills that you can immediately apply to your career.

When you earn your Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from GGU, you’ll gain access to a cutting-edge curriculum, experienced faculty, flexible learning options, and practical experiences that prepare you to take on leadership roles in a variety of industries and organizational settings.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology will possess the skills and knowledge to:

• Understand the main theoretical frameworks of industrial-organizational psychology with emphasis on organizational behavior, team and individual functioning, and leadership in a global context.
• Examine the dynamic and evolving nature of professional practice with focus on careers in industrial-organizational psychology, as well as human resources, executive coaching, and management consulting.
• Learn assessment tools to measure and diagnose individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Explore contemporary challenges such as diversity in organizations, managing generational differences, and the growing role of human resources technology.