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JOINT DEGREE WORK AND
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Information Day Master // 18 January 2019
Leuphana Graduate School » www.leuphana.de
Agenda — Essentials — Curriculum — Maastricht University — University of Valencia — Career Prospects — Entry Requirements — Contact Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 2
Essentials A joint program by Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany, the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands and the University of Valencia in Spain: — International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) — Semester 1 in Maastricht, Semester 2 in Lüneburg, semester 3 in Valencia and semester 4 takes place at one of the three universities — The three universities contribute to the program with their distinguished profiles in the respective areas — The international environment across three different European countries helps the students to acquire extensive intercultural competencies, collaborative, communicative, and language skills in addition to their professional training — Access to global graduate networks Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 3
Curriculum
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Maastricht (M) - 30 EC Lüneburg (L) - 30 EC Valencia (V) - 30 EC M/L/V - 30 EC
Introduction Critical Reading in Work and Organizational Human Resources Psychology: Interventions and Research Project/ Master’s Thesis
(2 EC) Psychology Practices (25 EC)
(10 EC) (10 EC)
Work Psychology
(5 EC)
Human Resources International Aspects of HRM Interventions in Work Psychology: Work Design and
(5 EC) (5 EC) Team Work
(5 EC)
Organisation and Cognition Negotiations in International and Intercultural Interventions in Organizational Psychology:
(5 EC) Contexts Organizational Change and Development
(5 EC) (5 EC)
Human Performance Research and Design Intervention Methods in Work and Organizational
(5 EC) (5 EC) Psychology and Programme Evaluation
(5 EC)
Statistics and research methodology Group Research Project Preparing Research Project / Master’s Thesis (5 EC) Advanced Research Skills and Research Ethics
(8 EC) (5 EC) (5 EC)
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Maastricht University — Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands — 16,300 students and 4,300 employees and still growing — The university stands out for its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education — Thanks to its high-quality research and study programs as well as a strong focus on social engagement, UM has quickly built up a solid reputation. Today it is considered one of the best young universities in the world — Welcomes students from more than 120 country — Over 50% foreign students www.maastrichtuniversity.nl Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 5
Video Maastricht University https://youtu.be/Wihk22-Cv9A Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 6
University of Valencia — The University of Valencia is one of the oldest surviving universities in Spain, and the oldest in the Valencian Community, and is regarded as one of Spain's leading academic institutions — has more than 65,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students — classes taught by more than 3,300 professors, lecturers and researchers — The mission is the training of competent professionals in the European and the promotion of prestigious and internationally impactful research that will contribute to our society’s development. Learning and Research encourage the tasks done regarding the broadcasting of science and culture, and reaffirming democratic values of society in general and Valencia society, in particular. www.uv.es/uvweb/college/en/university-valencia-1285845048380 Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 7
Video University of Valencia https://youtu.be/90zO4uLsXSo Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 8
Career Prospects Students will be best prepared for an academic career or a career in internationally operating organization with departments in the field of work and organizational psychology. Depending on their individual profile, students have multiple career options especially in human performance related research areas such as human resources, work psychology, or organizational development. Students will also have access to leading positions in business and consulting, public administration or policy advising. Due to the international scope of the program and the strong focus on the psychology of work and organizations, students of this program will find various job opportunities around the globe. Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 9
Entry Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with at least 70 ECTS Psychology and 30 ECTS Methods For applicants whose first language is not English, the awarding universities set a minimum English Language proficiency level: — IELTS 6.5 Test Academic — TOEFL-Test of at least 92 points — TOEIC-Test of at least 720 points in listening & reading and 310 points in speaking & writing — Cambridge [Advanced (CAE) Grade C, First Certificate in English (FCE) Grade A, First Certificate in English (FCE) Grade B] — successfully completed university degree where the language of instruction is English — certificate of an English-speaking, upper-secondary school school entitling the applicant to study in the respective country www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/363039/requirements Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 10
Application Documents All applicants have to hand in — A recent passport picture — A copy of a valid passport or the EU/EEA identity cars — A copy of the recent certified grades transcript and a copy of the certified diploma (if already obtained) — Curriculum vitae using a standardized form (see UM Website) — Motivation letter using a standardized form (see UM Website) — Proof of English proficiency. Only complete applications will be reviewed. All documents must be in English. Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 11
Selection Procedure / Interview Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be invited for the second part of the selection, which consists of an admission test in research methods and statistics and an individual 20-minute interview (via Skype) conducted by members of the Joint Board of Admissions. The Interview will contain the following elements — Part 1: questions based on application files (motivation letter, CV) can be addressed (e.g. research experience) — Part 2: with the invitation to the interview, applicants have received a research article which they are asked to study before the interview; in the interview we will ask them questions about the article — Part 3: expectations for the study program www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/363039/admission-registration Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 12
Selection Procedure / Test The test consists of the following elements — Essay question(s) testing fundamental methodological knowledge (e.g. “Researchers claim that cross-sectional survey designs do not allow drawing causal conclusions. Why is that so? Which designs overcome the shortcomings of cross-sectional designs and allow drawing causal conclusions? Explain why”); — Applicants are provided with a research article (without abstract) and are asked to provide a 500- word summary of it following a template (introduction and purpose, design/methodology, results, research/practical implications); — Procedure: Participants will receive the test at the end of the interview via mail and will have 90 minutes to complete it and to send it back. www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/363039/admission-registration Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 13
Admission On the basis of the interview, the test results and an evaluation of all available information, the Joint Board of Admissions judges the knowledge and skills level, attitude and motivation relevant to the program that embraces the scientist-innovator model. — motivation and willingness to acquire knowledge in the area of Work and Organizational Psychology; — motivation and ability to critically analyze the research base in the specific domain of Work and Organizational psychology; — attitude and communication skills necessary for a future career in the relevant settings; — motivation and ability to further scientific developments in the field of Work and Organizational psychology; — openness to learning within different international environments; — Excellent command of English. Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 14
Application and Registration Deadlines Action Deadline Application procedure information 01. September Application deadline 01. April Formal review selection 01. April Incomplete file - rejection 01. April Formal review - rejection 15. April Academic review selection 15. April Interviews and tests 15 April - 1 May Official decision Board of Admission 15 May Acceptance or decline of admission offer 31 May Deadline for completing registration 31. August Start of the programme Last week of August End of enrolment 31. August Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 15
At a Glance
Application deadline 1 April 2019
Duration 2 years (120 CP according to ECTS)
Degree awarded International Joint Master of Research in Work and Organizational
Psychology (M.Sc)
Language English
Location Semester 1 in Maastricht
Semester 2 in Lüneburg
Semester 3 in Valencia
Semester 4 in Lüneburg, Maastricht, or Valencia
Start date 26 August 2019
Fees Annual statutory fee: € 2.083* / Annual institutional fee: € 13.800*
www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/node/363039/tuition-fees
* subject to change
Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 16Get to Know Us
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Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 17Contact LEUPHANA UNIVERSITY LÜNEBURG MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY Programme Director General questions Prof. Dr. Michael Gielnik masterinfo-fpn@maastrichtuniversity.nl gielnik@leuphana.de +31 43 388 1554 / 2209 Coordination Questions concerning application Claudia Echelmeyer jointmasterwop-fpn@maastrichtuniversity.nl master-wopsy@leuphana.de » www.leuphana.de » www.maastrichtuniversity.nl Work & Organizational Psychology (M.Sc) 25.01.2019 18
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