Overview

Graduates are trained to enter roles as academics, organizational leaders, or consultants who are fully equipped to succeed in a competitive market that demands both relational and performance success. Foundational psychological and business principles allow students to address the wide variety of work settings that leaders and consultants encounter.

Entering the consulting track of the in-person and online Ph.D. Business Psychology programme requires a master’s degree in psychology or a related area. This track prepares students to apply the principles of business psychology in consulting environments, helping to improve individual, group, and organizational functioning in both for-profit and nonprofit settings.

Career

The Business Psychology - Industrial and Organizational Track programme from The Chicago School prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.

Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases. The information below represents a regional and national career outlook related to this degree programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development Seminar

Adult Development and Work

Cognitive Psychology

Social Psychology/Behavioral Economics

Research Methods

Systems Theory

Business and Financial Literacy

Strategic and Organizational Planning

Change Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00

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More details

Online programmes begin every eight weeks and have a rolling admissions policy.
International applicants are encouraged to complete the admissions process earlier due to visa timelines.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States
Los Angeles, United States
Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Business Administration Psychology Organisational Behaviour View 135 other PhDs in Business Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Application

Application fee ($50)

The general guideline for admission to the Ph.D. Business Psychology: Industrial Organization Track is a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale if entering at the post-bachelor’s entry point and a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale if entering at the post-master’s entry point

Official college/university transcripts

Resume or curriculum vitae or work history

Essay

Statement of research interests

Two letters of recommendation

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (post-bachelors)

Master's degree from an accredited university (post-master's)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36905 USD / year

≈ 36905 USD / year
Out-of-State

36905 USD / year

≈ 36905 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36905 USD / year

≈ 36905 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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