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Advance Your Career with a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program (Mandarin)
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Building a Purposeful Career
The Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MS (Mandarin) degree emphasizes behavior of individuals in businesses and organizations to determine how to improve performance and productivity for that organization. Graduates of the program apply cutting edge research and theory using quantitative skills at work every day.
Sharpen Your Research and Analytical Skills
Build research and analytical skills to evaluate human behavior in organizational settings and support evidence-based strategies that improve job performance.
Learn from Experts in Organizational Psychology
Learn from experienced faculty with real-world expertise in industrial psychology, human resource management, and organizational development.
Study Your Way: On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
Choose from online, hybrid, or on-campus classes designed to fit your schedule. Enjoy the flexibility to balance work and life while earning your degree.
Lead Change and Shape Organizational Culture
Prepare to lead change management efforts, strengthen employee well-being, and shape organizational culture across industries.
At a Glance
30
Credit Hours
10
Courses
10 – 20
Months*
8
Week Terms
- Up to 12 credits of transfer credit*
- Career opportunities in research, human resources, and more
- On-Campus, Online, Hybrid — all courses taught in Mandarin
- Financial aid for those who qualify**
* Time to degree completion and the number of transfer credits are estimates, not intended as a guarantee, and can vary based on many case-by-case factors.
** Speak with a dedicated financial aid counselor to explore all your financial aid and funding options.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology, MS (Mandarin) Overview
They factor human behavior into the successful business equation by motivating productivity, building resilient leadership, supporting diverse cultures, and managing organizational change. All courses are taught in Mandarin.
Program Mission
Keiser University’s Master of Science program in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology provides students with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively address real world workplace challenges. The curriculum emphasizes ethical and evidence-based decision making, providing students with the ability to improve individual, team, and organizational performance. This program fosters critical thinking, professional communication, and the application of scientific research to real-world business issues, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in careers focused on human resources, leadership, and organizational development.
Program Goals
- Understand diversity in individuals and apply application of ethical problem solving at the individual, social, and organizational levels in the field of psychology.
- Apply the principles of effective research methods to analyze problems, evaluate scholarly research, interpret data, and propose solutions to address real-world challenges.
- Understand I/O psychology as a science grounded in theory, research, and methods, applied to solving workplace challenges.
- Demonstrate professional communication skills through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents, presentations, and publications.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
What Can You Expect to Learn
Keiser University’s industrial and organizational psychology (mandarin) program enables students to contribute to the profession through independent learning, scholarship, and research. Upon completion of this graduate program, students will be able to:
- Better understand organizational psychological principles and theories—including HR, leadership development, organizational behavior, and tests and measures
- Apply multicultural methods of research and understanding of psychological principles
- Utilize research methods to interpret and evaluate research data
- Communicate more professionally in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents and presentations
Career Pathways
Upon graduation of our industrial/organizational psychology (mandarin) master’s program, you will have earned a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology as well as gained the abilities you need to:
Through this advanced graduate program in organizational psychology, you will study several areas of psychology, from neuroscience to human behavior. Upon graduation, you will have gained the skills—and the credential—you need to pursue and excel in careers like:
- Improve employee performance, motivation, job satisfaction, and health
- Conduct research on employee behaviors and attitudes
- Improve hiring practices, training programs, and management systems
- And more!
- Employee training specialist
- Human Resource consulting
- Evaluation and assessment analyst
- Career planner
- Organizational specialist
- Workplace behavior researcher
- Worker productivity consultant
- And more!
Program Outline
On-Campus, Online, and Hybrid
Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Mandarin) Degree Courses
To receive a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Mandarin) degree, students must earn 30 graduate semester credit hours. Curriculum includes:
Graduate Division Courses
| Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Mandarin) Core Courses (30.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| The Psychology of Leadership | 3.0 credit hours |
| Organizational Change | 3.0 credit hours |
| Psychology of Decision Making (Program prerequisite course-taken alone) | 3.0 credit hours |
| Organizational Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Human Resources Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Tests and Measurements | 3.0 credit hours |
| Quantitative Research | 3.0 credit hours |
| Research Design/Thesis Proposal | 3.0 credit hours |
| Capstone I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Capstone II | 3.0 credit hours |
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Take the Next Steps for Your Career in Psychology
How to Apply
- Speak with an admissions advisor.
- Provide transcripts or transfer credits.
- Enroll and choose your start date.
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Keiser University’s Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology prepares students to advance their careers through graduate-level study and independent research. Offered in Mandarin at Keiser University’s China campus, the program features a curriculum grounded in psychological science that aligns with your goals, whether you are pursuing doctoral study, applied research, or advanced professional roles in healthcare, education, or organizational settings. Keiser provides the academic rigor, faculty mentorship, and scholarly training needed to make a lasting contribution to the field of psychology.
Accredited University
Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), ensuring your education meets rigorous academic standards.
One Class at a Time
Take one or two classes at a time and balance school with work and family. Enjoy personalized attention through our small classes and student-first approach.
Financial Services
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