MBA — Organizational Psychology
Degree: MBA
Location(s): Rhode Island
Start Date: Fall & Spring
Length: 1.5-3 years
Cost: $842 per credit*
Credits: 36-42
Master Workplace Dynamics
Smart organizations are placing more emphasis on corporate culture, employee training, talent development and more. Through JWU’s MBA in Organizational Psychology, you can stand out as a leader who not only understands the required business competencies, but also has a firm grasp on what drives individual and team success.
In this program, you’ll receive a strong foundation in business management while increasing your ability to formulate action plans and make decisions through the lens of organizational psychology.
Developed and updated in collaboration with leading companies, our professionally focused curriculum includes real-world projects and challenges so you can gain the leadership experience employers value.
Our faculty experts are leaders in the industry they teach. They know what it takes to achieve success in their respective fields and are here to share their insights with you.
This program is also offered as a combined BSBA/MBA accelerated master’s degree.
This SEVIS STEM-approved program qualifies F-1 graduates to apply for the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension, enabling them to gain hands-on professional experience in the U.S. after graduation.
Program Overview
Credits Foundation Courses | ||
| BUSN5000 | Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUSN5010 | Quantitative Methods in Business | 3 |
| Core Courses | ||
| ACCT5600 | Accounting for Strategic Decision-Making | 3 |
| BUSN5600 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| FISV5600 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT5575 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGMT5800 | Effective Leadership | 3 |
| MRKT5500 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| RSCH5800 | Evidence-Based Research in Management | 3 |
| Organizational Psychology Courses | ||
| MGMT6225 | Team Dynamics | 3 |
| PSYC5400 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Talent Development | ||
| Coaching and Consultation Skills | ||
| Attitude and Motivation in the Workplace | ||
One HRM, LEAD or PSYC course, 5000 level or higher | ||
| Career Capstone Course | ||
| MGMT6800 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| Total Credits | 42.0 | |
Admissions & Tuition
The average cost per credit is $842*
*The estimated cost per credit rate is effective for the 2026–27 academic year and is subject to change annually. The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.
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It’s important to see the whole person in order to lead and manage individuals, teams and organizations.”
Career Options
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
- Human resources management
- Organizational development
- Training and talent development
- Consulting

Did You Know?
Organizational psychologists have the benefit of working in a multitude of different industries because their wide range of knowledge is applicable in a variety of workplaces.
Faculty Contact
Tim Howes, M.S.
Associate Professor & MBA Programs Director
College of Hospitality & Business
401-598-1404
timothy.howes@jwu.edu