Online MPS in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Harness Work Science & Data Analytics to Create Cultures of Innovation
Located in Virginia. Serving the World.
In many successful organizations, employees feel empowered to suggest ideas and make valuable contributions each day. If you want to create workplace culture that inspires workers to innovate and maintain productivity, get started in the online Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology program from George Mason University.
With this online program, you’ll prepare to oversee all aspects of creating high-performance organizations. Learn to identify whether a candidate’s abilities, attributes, and values are a strong fit for a company, establish meaningful goal and reward systems, and enhance training and performance management processes. George Mason’s expert faculty members also equip you with research methods, metrics, and analytics expertise and solutions to boost the impact of HR on business operations.
After completing this program, you’ll be ready to manage human capital expenses while maximizing workforce engagement, performance, productivity, and efficiency.
Discover the rich online learning experiences available exclusively from Virginia’s largest research university. Plus, capitalize on the proven career and advancement achieved by graduates of George Mason’s online programs.
20th Most Innovative School1
Top 10 Online Master’s Degrees for ROI2
#1 Best Science Job of 20243
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Learn To Foster Organizational Change and Innovation
With the MPS in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology program, you can learn research-based methodologies for leading impactful organizational development efforts. Our instructor cadre includes six fellows of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and our adjunct faculty members represent the U.S. Army Research Institute, Amazon, and Society for Human Resource Management. We offer many events for students to interface and learn from PhD faculty as well as other PhD and master’s students. These experiences help you prepare to oversee change initiatives that improve company processes, motivate people, and harness transformative technologies.
In addition to the core courses, you can customize your education by choosing from numerous electives, including:
Valuable Expertise for Military Service Members
This curriculum aligns with many military responsibilities and requirements, such as effective team leadership practices and the use of dynamic data to inform decision-making and build smarter and more sustainable workplaces.
“In the military, you learn how to align people who have strengths in areas that help the unit function very efficiently. This program also teaches you to provide people within an organization the ability to improve their skills through different means.”
—Vinnie J., student
Innovate a Breakthrough for Your Organization—and Your Career
Prepare to follow our alumni into senior management roles in an impressive array of businesses. You’ll extend your ability to construct, understand, and apply research and data relating to human behavior in the workplace, becoming a valuable asset to organizations.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist $147,420 per year4
HR Manager $136,350 per year5
Training and Development Manager $125,040 per year6
Management Analyst $99,410 per year7
Ranked Among the Best Jobs
of 2024
Industrial psychologist ranks high on several Best Jobs lists from U.S. News and World Report. The publication considers factors such as salary, job market, future growth, stress, and work-life balance to rank jobs.
- #1 in Best Science Jobs3
- #13 in Best STEM Jobs3
- #13 in Best-Paying Jobs3
- #22 in 100 Best Jobs3
Employers of George Mason’s Applied I-O Psychology Alumni
You’ll find our graduates at a variety of government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, such as:
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanley
- NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Nestlé
- National Institutes of Health
- Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin
Rigorous Academic Standards. Flexible Online Format.
At George Mason, we curate online programs that offer innovative experiences to further your ambitions in a way that works with your schedule. Like our on-campus students, you’ll benefit from our commitment to academic rigor and integrity while learning from the same renowned faculty.
We’ve been recognized as a top university for non-traditional learners, and our commitment to your success goes beyond graduation. After you’ve earned your degree, you’ll maintain lifetime access to our career services and world-renowned guest speakers.
A World-Class Education Within Reach
George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. We welcome students from all walks of life, and we’ve designed our programs with that in mind. Our modern curriculum, responsive faculty, and innovative solutions combine to produce a six-year graduation rate that exceeds the national average, with no disparity based on ethnicity or economic status. We’re proud to be continuously recognized – and ranked – for offering an education that is affordable, accessible, and valuable.
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- U.S. News & World Report. George Mason University: Best Online Programs Rankings. Retrieved September 13, 2022, from https://www.usnews.com/.
- OnlineU. Best Online Master’s Programs: Online Master’s Degrees with the Highest Return on Investment. Retrieved June 16, 2022, from https://www.onlineu.com/.
- U.S. News & World Report. “Industrial Psychologist Overview.” Retrieved October 24, 2024, from https://usnews.com/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023: 19-3032 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists.” April 3, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Human Resources Managers.” April 29, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Training and Development Managers.” April 29, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Management Analysts.” April 29, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.