Program of Study for the Dual Master of Business Administration and the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; and official general GRE exam scores.

Additional MBA Admission Requirements: Evidence of knowledge in statistics, financial accounting, economics, corporate finance, marketing, and organizational behavior through course work, work experience or completion of an accelerated prerequisite program before taking graduate course work in those subjects.

Additional MA IOHRM Admission Requirements: Completion of courses in General Psychology and Introductory Statistics; statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant’s academic and professional goals.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

Location: Boone Campus

Course Requirements for the Dual Master of Business Administration and the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management

Note

Students are required to work with both program advisors each semester to determine appropriate program of study and course scheduling.

MBA Differential Tuition

Students enrolled in the dual degree will pay an additional tuition amount above the regular tuition assessed for graduate students on those courses that satisfy the requirements of the MBA degree. For more information about differential tuition, please refer to http://studentaccounts.appstate.edu/tuition-and-fees

Other Requirements for the Dual Master of Business Administration and the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management

Thesis: Not Required

Proficiency: Statistics proficiency met by completion of PSY 5020  

Candidacy: Required for both programs

• For the MA IOHRM: See the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy.

Comprehensive: Required for MA IOHRM - Each candidate will satisfactorily complete a comprehensive oral exam administered by Program Faculty

Product of Learning: None required