Industrial organizational (I/O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

Traditional I/O topics include: statistics and research methods, assessment and selection, training, performance appraisal, team dynamics and team performance, motivation and self regulation, testing, affect and emotion at work, employee attitudes and values. These are all core topics in Florida Tech’s I/O curriculum. We also uniquely emphasize issues of culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace as well.

What is Industrial Organizational Psychology and how can I make it my career?

I/O Psychologists can find exceptional career opportunities in industry, consulting, research and academia. Sample job titles include: Consultant, Talent Management Specialist, Manager of Human Capital Analytics, Workforce Scientist, People Scientist, Research Analyst, Director of Organizational Development, Manager of Leadership Development Program, Chief Diversity Officer, and more.

I/O psychologists provide needed human capital management to organizations. I/O psychologists help individuals by testing and selecting the people who best fit the job. They develop and provide critical training and performance measurement systems, and develop programs that can improve employees’ quality of work life or sense of inclusion. I/O psychologists are also expanding their reach and contributing to solving social and humanitarian problems.

I/O Psychology: Science for a Smarter Workplace!

The workplace is undergoing rapid transformation. The global economy and increase in technology of all kinds are dramatically changing the nature of work and jobs. As workplace scientists, I/O psychologists play a key role in helping organizations and employees adapt and prosper.

Enjoy out this brief YouTube video on the field of I/O psychology.

Want to Learn More? 

Join us for our upcoming virtual information sessions! Come ask questions and hear more about our curriculum, student opportunities, and beach town life in sunny Melbourne prior to our priority deadline of December 1, 2024. 

Florida Tech IO grad program virtual info session #1

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 6-7PM Eastern

Zoom link: http://fit.zoom.us/j/99606157864 

 

Florida Tech IO grad program virtual info session #2

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Time: 1-2PM Eastern

Zoom link: http://fit.zoom.us/j/99121213412