What is the difference between a Human Resource Management (HRM-MBA) and an MA in I/O Psychology?
An I/O Psychology MA prepares you to function as a professional psychologist practitioner. As such, your professional affiliation with other psychologists places expectations that you will ascribe to the APA Code of Ethics and will have general knowledge about psychological concepts. In addition, the I/O MA traditionally focuses on theory and research and prepares individuals to function in a broad range of work settings. the HRH-MBA, however, prepares you to function in a more supervisory or managerial role. This may include management of systems, as well as people. As such, your professional affiliation with other HRM professional places vague expectations about ethical considerations and focuses on HRM operations. An HRM degree typically prepares you to address a specific work situation of HRM, such as salary administration, benefits, or employee relations, to name a few.
