Why this programme?

This programme fosters knowledge and a broad set of professional competencies in work and organizational psychology. It focuses on developing strong theoretical, methodological, and communication skills. These skills are crucial for designing, implementing, and evaluating research and applied projects within the field of work and organizational psychology. Moreover, the program fosters your understanding of the most pressing contemporary challenges of the world of work in the 21st century.

During your studies, you will learn about basic and applied research to gain insights into the theory and practice of the field of work and organizational psychology. Moreover, you will learn to add value within organizations and contribute to society by addressing questions, such as:

• Under what conditions does work foster human flourishing, and when does it negatively impact well-being and health?
• What are effective methods for designing and evaluating evidence-based interventions?
• What factors determine the effectiveness of a team?
• How can innovation and entrepreneurship be effectively stimulated?
• What are effective human resources practices?
• How can people and organizations develop better sustainable practices?

As a joint programme offered by Maastricht University, Leuphana University Lüneburg, and the University of Valencia, each university brings its unique expertise to the programme, with strengths in occupational health psychology, organizational behaviour, entrepreneurship, intervention research, and research methods.

Studying in an international environment across three European countries equips you with valuable intercultural competencies and language skills alongside your professional training. These competencies are essential for professionals and researchers in today's globalised work and organizational landscape. Furthermore, the programme fosters the development of strong international social ties as well as learning to work in international contexts.

If you're a highly motivated student, this programme is for you! We look for students who are committed to academic excellence and aspire to pursue careers in academia or management within the field of work and organizational psychology. The programme integrates advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge with practical, hands-on research training, enabling graduates to create positive organizational and societal impact in their professional careers. As a graduate, you are well-prepared for successful careers in both applied and academic settings.

In applied settings, graduates have multiple career options including leading positions in business management and consulting, HR, research institutes, public administration, or policy advising. Moreover, the international scope of the programme equips graduates with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in international job markets and succeed in careers with globally operating organizations.

If you aspire an academic career, you will benefit from the programme’s strong emphasis on high-quality training in research methods combined with profound theoretical knowledge. This programme is therefore particularly well-suited to you, if you are interested in pursuing doctoral studies in work and organizational psychology after the master’s programme.

The programme uses an active, student-centred approach to learning and combines individual with group work. This instructional approach fosters students’ skills in individual and collective reflection, analysing and solving real-world problems, and working cooperatively in teams.