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Career prospects Work and Organizational Psychology

As a graduate of the Master’s program in Work and Organizational Psychology you can work in a wide range of professions, such as human resource management, consultancy, training/coaching and policy-making in private, semi-private or governmental organizations. The program offers a strong practical orientation with practical assignments and an internship, which will maximise your employability.

Knowledge and skills

  • After completing this program you will be able to conduct theoretical and applied research in the areas of social, occupational, and organizational psychology. You will also be able to develop tools and interventions to solve practical problems and study their effectiveness.
  • You know how to optimize employee performance, improve work processes and relationships, manage diversity, enhance fairness and equity in teams, and increase subjective well-being in organizations.

Recent placements include:

  • Manager Learning & Development at Alliance Healthcare
  • HR Business Partner at ASML
  • Recruiter at Coolblue
  • Human Resource Manager at KPN
  • Staff Consultant at Universiteit Utrecht
  • Research Advisor at Driessen HRM
  • Consultant and Data Analyst at Cmotions
  • Work and Organizational Psychologist, Eindhoven University of Technology

Curious to know where our alumni work? Check out our Work and Organizational Psychology group page on LinkedIn.

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  • Maartje

    Maartje Bastiaansen

    HR Assistant Assa Abloy

    " I was positively surprised by the several guest speakers. My internship helped me put the knowledge I gained during the Master’s program into practice. In my work, I aspire to focus on coaching/people development."

     

     

     

  • Furkan

    Furkan Mikiroglu

    Operations Specialist at Lepaya

    "The knowledge and experience I gained from my Master’s program are useful to this day. I really liked the interaction with my fellow students and the support of my teachers."

     


     

  • Antonios Tsiras

    Antonios Tsiras

    Talent acquisition at GitLab

    "I was impressed by how in-depth the program was. During class, we would have discussions accompanied by real-life examples to challenge you. It gave me the opportunity to develop an analytical mindset."

Typical starting positions after graduation:

  • HR Manager 
  • HR Advisor 
  • Recruiter 
  • Researcher 
  • Trainer/coach 
  • Policy Advisor 
  • Career Counselor 
  • Work Reintegration Counselor 
  • Consultant  
  • Diagnostician 
  • Teacher / Education Expert 

Alumni facts

  • On average 3.6 months until first paid job
  • 77% of graduates find a job within 6 months after graduation
  • 86% is (very) satisfied with the Master's program
  • Gross monthly income one year after graduation: € 2,235
  • 79% of graduates would recommend the study to friends, family or colleagues

Source: National Alumni Survey, 2021 | n = 13

After your Master's

Your transition to the labor market

We help you prepare for your transition to the labor market by offering a number of career services:

  • Coaching, support and training courses offered by our Student Career Services to improve your employability and communication skills.

  • Dedicated Career Services Officers who can give you individual career guidance or help you to find interesting and relevant internships.

  • Familiarize yourself with the labor market and meet potential employers by participating in several career events, which are organized every year in collaboration with the study associations.

  • To those who wish to discover and develop their entrepreneurial talent, we offer education and support services.

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Working in the Netherlands after graduation

After obtaining a Master’s degree in the Netherlands, non-EEA students can apply for a residence permit under the Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons’ scheme. This allows you to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find employment.

Interested in the MSc Work and Organizational Psychology?

Check your eligibility and the deadlines for application