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Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

California State University, San Bernardino

San Bernardino, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Two-year post-degree diploma applying psychology and management to the workplace.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
Assess competing perspectives
And construct reasoned arguments.

Career outcomes

Consulting
Workplace psychology
Talent management
Research and academia
Data analysis
Diversity and inclusion
Workplace wellness

Curriculum

61 credits: workplace communication
Organizational communications
Economics
Management courses including human resources
Strategic and project management
Psychology courses on research methods
Organizational behaviour and applied behavioural psychology
Plus 15 credits of electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognised bachelor degree with a 2.5 GPA (A=4.0) or on the last 60 semester units
Official transcripts
English proficiency proof
Financial support statement and passport
Many programmes need a separate departmental application and set higher GPA or test minimums
Additional academic criteria: GPA 2.5 (A=4.0) on the bachelor degree or on the last 60 semester units
3.0 if the applicant has graduate units
Some programmes set higher.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution or equivalent four-year study, official sealed transcripts and proof of degree, financial support statement, passport copy, many programmes require an extra departmental application

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79 (4 for tests taken on or after 2026-01-21)
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Financial Support Statement
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Industrial and Organizational Psychology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,343 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	San Bernardino Campus
Faculty or school	College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	45
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.