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Masters in Psychology: Work and Organizational Psychology
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Length:
1 year
Study pace:
Full time
Education level:
Master's degree
Institute:
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location:
Amsterdam
Language:
English
Program Description
Study a Masters in Work & Organizational Psychology
The Master’s specialization ‘Work and Organizational Psychology’ focuses on human behavior in organizations and work situations. Some of the questions posed are: How can organizations attract competent and reliable employees? What role do organizational leaders play? How does one influence group and organizational processes?
The program offers courses that are grounded in both theory and practice, offering insight in the role of personality, social processes, leadership, and decision-making in organizations, and is taught by internationally renowned experts.
Work and Organizational Psychology Curriculum
Students can choose five out of the following seven courses:
First semester
- Leadership and Organization (6 EC)
- Social Processes and Organizational Change (6 EC)
- Work and Health (6 EC)
- Advanced Organizational Research Skills (6 EC)
- Personality at Work (6 EC)
- Elective (6 EC)
Second semester
- Consumer Behavior and Economic Decision Making (6 EC)
*In the second semester, students will write their Master thesis (16 EC) and conduct an internship (14 EC).
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Welcome to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers 98 English taught programs at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral level. Ten faculties share one campus and cover a wide spectrum of business, law, science, arts,...
Location & accommodation
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a kingdom and its official name is the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The country’s formal name is Nederland, meaning 'low country', referring to the fact that much of the land is at, or below sea level. Amsterdam is the capital of the Kingdom and is a multicultural European melting pot. Attracting students from all over the world with its colourfulness and liveliness, Amsterdam...