Business Psychology major

One of the first questions from people considering psychology as a college major is: “What can I do with a degree in psychology?” The answer to this question is, “Anything”! An undergraduate education at PAU is aimed at developing students’ intellectual capacity in order to thrive in a wide variety of professions.

Major:

By studying business, students will gain the administrative and managerial skills that can be applied in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. By studying psychology, students gain the intellectual and personal skills necessary to understand human behavior and the human mind. By combining the 2 most popular majors in the US, students will get an education in both the technical and human aspects of the working world.

Education:

The skills that students will gain in the Business Psychology program will help them compete in the ever-changing job market:

• Develop flexibility, critical thinking, and problem solving for today’s rapidly changing world
• Learn to work in an intimate team environment, like those found in today’s organizations
• Incorporate real world experience and case studies from instructors who have many years of experience in their professions

Future:

Many modern jobs and careers are disappearing. Technology, coupled with social progress, has put an end to some prominent career options in the last few decades. A degree in Business Psychology prepares students to handle this rapidly changing world and to help others navigate it. By obtaining a degree in Business Psychology, graduates are prepared to meet the demand of organizations for knowledgeable, trainable, and highly skilled employees.