Bachelor of Science in Business Psychology
- Online
- 10 semesters or 20 terms
The B.S. in Business Psychology program prepares students for a career in business, applying psychological principles to create lasting solutions to difficult problems while unlocking an organization’s potential. Utilizing social scientific research methods, students will learn to investigate human behavior to diagnose organizational issues and advise on potential solutions.
Furthermore, practitioners of business psychology participate in the facilitation of organizational solutions and are prepared to evaluate their interventions. Graduates holding a BS in Business Psychology will be prepared to develop and implement corporate strategies to improve organizational sustainability, stakeholder relations, and competitive positions.
Students in their final year will choose one of three tracks of master’s level program coursework
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Organizational Leadership
- Behavioral Economics
Courses in these tracks will count toward the BS, earn students a graduate certificate, and count toward an MA in the corresponding program.
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The BS in Business Psychology degree program equips graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in a variety of fields and professions with both public and private sector employers, including corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Career paths may include:
- Consulting
- Human resources management
- Organizational development
- Business analytics
- Change management
- Corporate training
- Marketing
- Sales
- Business management and supervision
- Leadership development
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BUS 100: Introduction to Finance (3 credits)
Introduction to Finance is an introductory course that provides students with a foundational knowledge of fiscal management. The course covers key language and terminology, time value of money, financial markets and securities, financial statements, financial analysis, risk and return, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting and valuation, cost of capital and capital structure, working capital management, dividend policy, and international finance. Students are required to apply the various financial tools and understand how they impact financial decision-making.
BUS 106: Principles of Business Operations (3 credits)
Principles of Business Operations provides students with a broad foundation in how a business works. From corporate structures and managing resources to basic accounting principles and supply chain management, this class will ensure students learn the importance of cash flow management and capital expenditures. Students will learn about the various parts of a business and how they work together to create a whole.
BUS 317: Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology provides students with a broad foundation of the application of psychological principles to the world of work and employee management. The course covers key areas such as employee selection, ergonomics, organizational development, performance management, employee training and development, and factors related to the quality of life in the workplace. Students will be required to submit a team project at the end of the course that provides business leaders with a guide that connects classic psychological theories and new research to common workplace problems. (Prerequisite: SBS100)
BA 380: Statistics (3 credits)
This is an introductory course in applied statistics, with particular emphasis in psychology. Data summaries, as well as descriptive and inferential statistics, are included in this course. Topics will also include probability, distributions, expectation, as well as variance and covariance and statistical inference.
BA 448: Managing a Globally Diverse Organization (includes capstone) (3 credits)
Students will explore the theories and practices of managing culturally diverse organizations in both domestic and international contexts. Topics in this course will include the examination and management of customs and practices from different world regions, cross-cultural communication, training and development, as well as methods and theories for developing culturally and internationally competent employees and managers.
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Admission to the BS in Business Psychology program is open to any person who meets the entrance requirements outlined below. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to successfully complete an undergraduate degree program. Generally, a high school cumulative GPA of a 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. However, applicants with a cumulative high school GPA below 2.3 or applicants seeking admission with a GED will be considered for admission with the submission of additional required documents. It is recommended that transcripts are submitted from all undergraduate schools where credit was received (and no degree was earned) to support their application and request for transfer credit. (See Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy). The Chicago School does not accept transfer credit for BA300: Foundations of Psychology, BA340: Research Methods, BA380: Statistics, and BA448: Managing a Globally Diverse Organization. Factors and materials to be considered for admission include:
- Completed application and $50 application fee
- Proof of the qualifying conferral—high school graduation (or the equivalent) or proof of an earned associate degree
- Curriculum vita or resume
- One letter of recommendation (optional)
- Essay of intent
- SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission; however, applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT may submit their scores to enhance their application.
- Applicants with a cumulative high school or undergraduate GPA below 2.3 and applicants seeking admission with high school equivalency documentation that does not show a GPA (such as GED, home school, or testing) are required to submit additional documentation.
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