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Students pursuing this major will gain a scientifically grounded understanding of human behavior to evaluate how individuals and groups function in the workplace.
Through the study and application of principles in leadership, perceptions of fairness, team dynamics, employee satisfaction, worker motivation, and workplace stress, students will learn how the emotional and motivational side of work impacts the operational effectiveness of organizations. Students will also gain an understanding of buyer behavior and consumer decision-making by examining the fundamental issues of consumer behavior from psychological and data-analytic frameworks.
Due to the advancement in technology and the needs of organizations for decision science, this degree equips its majors with proficiency in statistical methodology and modeling in addition to training them in common data analysis tools and software.
Majors also have the opportunity to learn how to design work environments, equipment, and systems to make them more efficient, safer, and easier to operate.
This is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a background in economic practices and allows students to take courses outside of psychology that will provide further training in their preferred field of study based on their career interests.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
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