Why this programme

Work & Organisational Psychology
Jeffrey van Arbeids en Organisatiepsychologie Master

What does this study entail?

How do organisations select the right person for the right job? How can jobs be designed in such a way that employees do their work with high engagement? Which strategies can individual employees use to optimise their own work experience in a proactive way? If these are the kind of questions you want to answer, our master specialisation might be perfect for you!

Why study a Master in Psychology in Rotterdam?

  • This is an intensive programme which emphasises psychology as it is practised.
  • You will work in small groups to solve problems you can encounter in the field (i.e. problem-based learning approach);
  • This programme offers an excellent preparation for a career in education, business or research.

Is this the right programme for you?

Organisations have a competitive advantage when their employees thrive. The emphasis in this specialisation is placed on positive organisational psychology. The main elements of this field include work engagement and organisational performance, team dynamics, diversity and leadership and the selection and socialisation of personnel. Furthermore, the role of emotions in modern organisations is examined. In addition, we look at new methods in personnel selection, for instance webcam tests and computer games. The research topics that are part of the programme include Job Demands-Resources theory, work engagement, job crafting, the work-family interface, group processes, and job performance.

Testimonials

Dr. Daantje Derks-Theunissen

Dr. Daantje Derks-Theunissen - Coordinator of the programme

This programme emphasis positive organizational psychology, but also focuses on the role of job crafting, emotions and new methods of personnel selection in modern organisations. Think of webcam tests and computer games as selection items.
This programme emphasis positive organizational psychology, but also focuses on the role of job crafting, emotions and new methods of personnel selection in modern organisations. Think of webcam tests and computer games as selection items.

Yuri Scharp

Yuri Scharp - Student Work & Organisational Psychology

This master track starts with a thorough course on attitudes and how they relate to work. Furthermore, you follow two practically oriented courses on teams and personnel selection.
This master track starts with a thorough course on attitudes and how they relate to work. Furthermore, you follow two practically oriented courses on teams and personnel selection.

Testimonial Sarina Verwijmeren

Sarina Verwijmeren - Alumna Work & Organisational Psychology

What I find especially exceptional about this organisational psychology master is that it does not only go into what can go wrong in companies, but mainly focusses on what you can do as an organisational psychologist to create a good working environment.
What I find especially exceptional about this organisational psychology master is that it does not only go into what can go wrong in companies, but mainly focusses on what you can do as an organisational psychologist to create a good working environment.

Throughout this master, experienced professors will teach you all about psychology at work, based on their own scientific research. You will be taught about three important topics in organisational psychology: attitudes and emotions in organisations, groups at work, and personnel selection. These theoretical courses will be accompanied by practical courses, during which you can apply all of your newly gained knowledge. For example, you will not only learn how you can select the best candidate for a job based on scientific resources, you will also get an opportunity to create and administer your own selection procedure. Additionally, you will be taught one course which goes into statistics, to prepare you for your thesis. You will write your thesis under the supervision of one of the professors and can decide on a topic yourself. During this time, you will get a lot of autonomy in how you would like to shape your term. For instance, you can decide to do an internship on the side or to go more in depth with regard to research methods.

For me, this master was truly valuable because you will get a lot of autonomy with respect to how you shape your study. In addition, you will get outstanding support from teachers and will work in small groups. Therefore, you will always get the personal assistance you need and always know what to expect. By diving into the course material during the tutorial groups, which are part of problem-based learning, you will be able to share ideas with fellow students and prepare for the exams together. What I find especially exceptional about this organisational psychology master is that it does not only go into what can go wrong in companies, but mainly focusses on what you can do as an organisational psychologist to create a good working environment. During this master, you will surely gain all the knowledge you will need to kick-off your career in organisational psychology. Therefore, I would definitely recommend the Positive Organisational Psychology master to everyone!

Kira Urmes

Kira Urmes - Alumna Work & Organisational Psychology master

With an especially modern approach, this master offers a challenging and intriguing programme!
Kira Urmes testimonial
With an especially modern approach, this master offers a challenging and intriguing programme!

With an especially modern approach, this master offers a challenging and intriguing programme. You will gain insights into state-of-the-art research, develop important 21st century skills and meet many ambitious and open-minded people. It has been an inspiring and exciting year which really helped me to form ideas for my future career!

Kira Urmes testimonial

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