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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
BUSN5000Business Fundamentals3
BUSN5010Quantitative Methods in Business3
Core Courses
ACCT5600Accounting for Strategic Decision-Making3
BUSN5600Business Analytics3
FISV5600Financial Management3
MGMT5575Operations Management3
MGMT5800Effective Leadership3
MRKT5500Strategic Marketing3
RSCH5800Evidence-Based Research in Management3
Organizational Psychology Courses
MGMT6225Team Dynamics3
PSYC5400Organizational Psychology3
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
MGMT6800Business Policy and Strategy3
Total Credits42.0

What You’ll Learn to Do

  • Gather, interpret and analyze research to inform decision-making at operational and strategic levels of an organization
  • Use advanced communication skills and awareness of cultural differences in global and domestic business interactions
  • Analyze problems from a diverse perspective, propose effective solutions and evaluate the impact of executive decisions

Program Structure

  • Estimated completion time:
    Full time: 1.5-2 years
    Part time: 2-3 years
  • Hybrid study: Mix of online and in-person learning
  • Total credits:
    36 (undergraduate business students)
    42 (non-business students)

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.

Learn about the admissions process and tuition for JWU’s graduate programs. 

It’s important to see the whole person in order to lead and manage individuals, teams and organizations.”

Tim Howes, program director

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
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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.

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Faculty Contact

Tim Howes, M.S.
Associate Professor & MBA Programs Director
College of Hospitality & Business
401-598-1404
timothy.howes@jwu.edu