Hi Deepti,
Please share your view on Industrial Psychology. I am in the HR field for the past 1 and a half years now. I wanted to know how a study in Industrial Psychology would help me grow in the Human Resource field. Will a long-distance study in the same field add value?
Thank you.
From India, Pune
Please share your view on Industrial Psychology. I am in the HR field for the past 1 and a half years now. I wanted to know how a study in Industrial Psychology would help me grow in the Human Resource field. Will a long-distance study in the same field add value?
Thank you.
From India, Pune
Hi,
Industrial psychology will be very helpful for you and will also add more value to you. For every HR, psychology study is very important. Almost every HR can understand the psychology of employees in common. If you want to work in any manufacturing industry or any large production-oriented firm at the entry level, they will definitely ask for a psychology subject or law subject. If you have interest, you can learn.
From India, Hyderabad
Industrial psychology will be very helpful for you and will also add more value to you. For every HR, psychology study is very important. Almost every HR can understand the psychology of employees in common. If you want to work in any manufacturing industry or any large production-oriented firm at the entry level, they will definitely ask for a psychology subject or law subject. If you have interest, you can learn.
From India, Hyderabad
What Can Industrial Psychology Do For HR?
There are a number of ways you can use psychology to improve your work performance, to build the job-related skills that will help your career, and to give you a competitive edge.
Many people think of psychology as a set of theories and skills to be used by counselors and therapists who deal with mental problems. Abnormal behavior and mental disorders are, in fact, major concerns for some people who have studied psychology. But there are many applications of psychological findings outside of counseling. One of the oldest specialties in applied psychology has nothing to do with therapy and abnormality. This specialty is the psychology of work behavior.
Consider how a class or two in industrial psychology could be useful to you. After graduation, you will very likely devote more time and energy to work and your career than you will to most other aspects of your life. During the coming years you will spend in the workplace, you will encounter psychological issues of all kinds. For example, as you move into positions of greater responsibility, you will be expected to know:
- How to assess people for promotion,
- How to determine training needs, and
- How to make decisions affecting the success of your organization.
In a world where conflict and miscommunication are common, you will need to develop skills as a sensitive yet effective manager.
One way to begin to prepare yourself for these responsibilities is through courses in industrial psychology. Industrial psychology provides a foundation for understanding the human elements of the workplace. It can give you the competitive edge you will need when you enter the job market and as you move along your career ladders.
Descriptions of these follow:
Social/Organizational Skills
- Address job attitudes, the motivation to work, leadership style, and a variety of other topics of a social nature.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Addresses a comprehensive survey of psychology applied to the workplace. Includes all the major topics: job analysis, employee selection, performance appraisal, industrial training, job satisfaction, leadership, and work conditions.
Human Factors and Environmental Design
- Addresses ergonomics or human engineering. Human characteristics and capacities are considered as we analyze the design of things people use and the environments in which they use them. Topics include: information processing, applied anthropometry, workspace arrangement, illumination, noise effects, and product safety.
So industrial psychology plays a significant part in HR development.
Regards,
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
There are a number of ways you can use psychology to improve your work performance, to build the job-related skills that will help your career, and to give you a competitive edge.
Many people think of psychology as a set of theories and skills to be used by counselors and therapists who deal with mental problems. Abnormal behavior and mental disorders are, in fact, major concerns for some people who have studied psychology. But there are many applications of psychological findings outside of counseling. One of the oldest specialties in applied psychology has nothing to do with therapy and abnormality. This specialty is the psychology of work behavior.
Consider how a class or two in industrial psychology could be useful to you. After graduation, you will very likely devote more time and energy to work and your career than you will to most other aspects of your life. During the coming years you will spend in the workplace, you will encounter psychological issues of all kinds. For example, as you move into positions of greater responsibility, you will be expected to know:
- How to assess people for promotion,
- How to determine training needs, and
- How to make decisions affecting the success of your organization.
In a world where conflict and miscommunication are common, you will need to develop skills as a sensitive yet effective manager.
One way to begin to prepare yourself for these responsibilities is through courses in industrial psychology. Industrial psychology provides a foundation for understanding the human elements of the workplace. It can give you the competitive edge you will need when you enter the job market and as you move along your career ladders.
Descriptions of these follow:
Social/Organizational Skills
- Address job attitudes, the motivation to work, leadership style, and a variety of other topics of a social nature.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Addresses a comprehensive survey of psychology applied to the workplace. Includes all the major topics: job analysis, employee selection, performance appraisal, industrial training, job satisfaction, leadership, and work conditions.
Human Factors and Environmental Design
- Addresses ergonomics or human engineering. Human characteristics and capacities are considered as we analyze the design of things people use and the environments in which they use them. Topics include: information processing, applied anthropometry, workspace arrangement, illumination, noise effects, and product safety.
So industrial psychology plays a significant part in HR development.
Regards,
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
Hi Srikant, Thanks for your inputs. Do you any idea which institute can one get a good correspondence course done in Industrial Psychology. Please share with me if you know any. ~ Deepti.
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Dear Deepthi,
I have heard that TISS Mumbai offers an Industrial Psychology course. I'm not sure. Yeah, I would also love to do a course in Industrial Psychology. If you ever come across one, please do let me know. Madras University conducts an Applied Psychology course. I will tell you if I know any more institutes. I assume you are looking for institutes in India, right?
Sree
From India, New Delhi
I have heard that TISS Mumbai offers an Industrial Psychology course. I'm not sure. Yeah, I would also love to do a course in Industrial Psychology. If you ever come across one, please do let me know. Madras University conducts an Applied Psychology course. I will tell you if I know any more institutes. I assume you are looking for institutes in India, right?
Sree
From India, New Delhi
I don't know about correspondence courses in India. Most leading universities offer this course, both full-time and part-time. You may check with the Xavier Institute in Jamshedpur.
Regards,
Leo Lingham
From India, Mumbai
Regards,
Leo Lingham
From India, Mumbai
hi deepti I think psychology is a practical base subject ,in my there is no instit that offer corrp course in psychology
Hi,
The best institute in India to provide study in industrial psychology is Delhi University, a central university. They offer it as a Master's in Psychology with specialization in Organizational Behavior. Other universities include Jamia Millia Islamia. They both have an entrance exam followed by an interview for admission, with the forms typically available around June, and both are regular courses.
For a distance learning course, one can opt for Annamalai University, which is the second-best university in distance education after IGNOU.
From India, Delhi
The best institute in India to provide study in industrial psychology is Delhi University, a central university. They offer it as a Master's in Psychology with specialization in Organizational Behavior. Other universities include Jamia Millia Islamia. They both have an entrance exam followed by an interview for admission, with the forms typically available around June, and both are regular courses.
For a distance learning course, one can opt for Annamalai University, which is the second-best university in distance education after IGNOU.
From India, Delhi
Can u pls let me know what kind of jobs do we get after doing a course in Industrial Psychology? Or is it something related with the HR field itself.Kindly pls let me know this information.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Hi, thanks Bruncha for your response. I have graduated with a degree in psychology and sociology and wish to pursue a career in psychology. I would like to understand the current scope of industrial psychology and the types of job opportunities available in companies at different levels after studying industrial psychology. I am aware that industrial psychology encompasses various fields, could you please provide me with some information on this? I appreciate your response.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
But is it effective to study this course (Diploma) abroad like in the US? So that after a year, you can work there for 2 years, gain experience, and work in India. How many think that's effective? The reason is that in India, it's just a course, and we won't be able to work as a junior under some senior. So, what is the best option: studying abroad or in India? Please let me know.
From India, Madras
From India, Madras
hi ...all can any one give me notes on social and industrial psycology ...please 2.diff accidental liablts.\
From India
From India
i am doing masters industrial psychology.. so wht is scope of ip? n am learning german also so ip and german would be a good combination?
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Hey Deepthi,
Have you decided on a university to pursue the IS course? I am interested in taking up the IS course, but can't decide between distance learning or full-time. If you have enrolled anywhere, please let me know how it is. Maybe that information would help me decide whether to opt for distance learning or full-time.
Thanks, Deepak Nambiar
From India, Delhi
Have you decided on a university to pursue the IS course? I am interested in taking up the IS course, but can't decide between distance learning or full-time. If you have enrolled anywhere, please let me know how it is. Maybe that information would help me decide whether to opt for distance learning or full-time.
Thanks, Deepak Nambiar
From India, Delhi
Hi Deepthi i have PG in industrial Psychology from Andhra University (Regular Mode) my university offer Distance mode also regards, Bhaskar
From India, New Delhi
From India, New Delhi
Subjects in 2nd year if specializing in IP:
INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (OPTIONAL 3)
MPCE 031 Organisational Behaviour
Block 1 Organisational Psychology
Unit 1 Introduction of Organisational Psychology
Unit 2 Organisational Behaviour, definition and importance
Unit 3 Fundamental concepts Organisation Behaviour
Unit 4 Different models of OB (autocratic, custodial, supportive, collegial, etc.)
Block 2 Personality and Attitudes in OBY
Unit 1 Job satisfaction
Unit 2 Work motivation
Unit 3 Content theory, process theory and schedule of reinforcement
Unit 4 Organisational commitment
Block 3 Leadership and Team Building
Unit 1 Definition of leadership and importance of team building
Unit 2 Change Management
Unit 3 Team Management
Unit 4 Resolving Conflicts
Block 4 Learning process and motivation in Organisational behaviour
Unit 1 Principles and Process of learning
Unit 2 Behavioural management
Unit 3 Motivation in Organization
Unit 4 The process of motivation for higher morale and productivity
MPCE 032 Organisational Behaviour
Block 1 Human Resource Planning
Unit 1 Assessment of Human Resource in Organization and Human resource Planning
Unit 2 Human Resource Management
Unit 3 People dimension in HR management and short term human resource planning
Unit 4 Short-term programmes in HR and evaluation
Block 2 Steps in HUM
Unit 1 Introduction to HUM, Planning and management
Unit 2 Training and Development
Unit 3 Workforce diversity and multicultural factors
Unit 4 Globalisation and changing economy and their effects on HUM
Block 3 Human Resource Laws
Unit 1 Intellectual Property rights
Unit 2 Labour laws (Indian and International)
Unit 3 Laws related to workplace violence and harassment
Unit 4 Laws related to Human Rights Violation
Block 4 Importance of HR Planning
Unit 1 Goals and objectives of Human Resource Planning, corporate social responsibility
Unit 2 Business strategy and operational strategies (technology and innovation in HRS)
Unit 3 Retention of qualified and technical personnel (competency mapping and performance appraisal)
Unit 4 Planning investment in development (including corporate counselling)
MPCE 033 Organisational development (OD)
Block 1 Introduction
Unit 1 Definition and introduction to Organisational development
Unit 2 Foundations of Organisational Development
Unit 3 Conceptual framework of OD
Unit 4 First order and second order Change
Block 2 Assumptions, beliefs and values in OD
Unit 1 Participation and Empowerment
Unit 2 Teams and teamwork
Unit 3 Parallel learning structures
Unit 4 A normative re-educative strategy of change
Block 3 Analysing and Managing the OD Process
Unit 1 Components of OD Process
Unit 2 Diagnosing the system, sub units and processes
Unit 3 Models for managing change (including six-box organisational model)
Unit 4 The programme evaluation process in OD (Including third wave consulting)
Block 4 OD Interventions
Unit 1 Definition, factors to be considered, Nature and classification of OD interventions
Unit 2 Selection and organising of intervention activities
Unit 3 Typology of interventions based on target groups
Unit 4 Human process interventions: individual, group and inter-group, coaching, counseling, training, behavioral modeling, mentoring, motivating, etc.
Too good for an HR career
From India, Delhi
INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (OPTIONAL 3)
MPCE 031 Organisational Behaviour
Block 1 Organisational Psychology
Unit 1 Introduction of Organisational Psychology
Unit 2 Organisational Behaviour, definition and importance
Unit 3 Fundamental concepts Organisation Behaviour
Unit 4 Different models of OB (autocratic, custodial, supportive, collegial, etc.)
Block 2 Personality and Attitudes in OBY
Unit 1 Job satisfaction
Unit 2 Work motivation
Unit 3 Content theory, process theory and schedule of reinforcement
Unit 4 Organisational commitment
Block 3 Leadership and Team Building
Unit 1 Definition of leadership and importance of team building
Unit 2 Change Management
Unit 3 Team Management
Unit 4 Resolving Conflicts
Block 4 Learning process and motivation in Organisational behaviour
Unit 1 Principles and Process of learning
Unit 2 Behavioural management
Unit 3 Motivation in Organization
Unit 4 The process of motivation for higher morale and productivity
MPCE 032 Organisational Behaviour
Block 1 Human Resource Planning
Unit 1 Assessment of Human Resource in Organization and Human resource Planning
Unit 2 Human Resource Management
Unit 3 People dimension in HR management and short term human resource planning
Unit 4 Short-term programmes in HR and evaluation
Block 2 Steps in HUM
Unit 1 Introduction to HUM, Planning and management
Unit 2 Training and Development
Unit 3 Workforce diversity and multicultural factors
Unit 4 Globalisation and changing economy and their effects on HUM
Block 3 Human Resource Laws
Unit 1 Intellectual Property rights
Unit 2 Labour laws (Indian and International)
Unit 3 Laws related to workplace violence and harassment
Unit 4 Laws related to Human Rights Violation
Block 4 Importance of HR Planning
Unit 1 Goals and objectives of Human Resource Planning, corporate social responsibility
Unit 2 Business strategy and operational strategies (technology and innovation in HRS)
Unit 3 Retention of qualified and technical personnel (competency mapping and performance appraisal)
Unit 4 Planning investment in development (including corporate counselling)
MPCE 033 Organisational development (OD)
Block 1 Introduction
Unit 1 Definition and introduction to Organisational development
Unit 2 Foundations of Organisational Development
Unit 3 Conceptual framework of OD
Unit 4 First order and second order Change
Block 2 Assumptions, beliefs and values in OD
Unit 1 Participation and Empowerment
Unit 2 Teams and teamwork
Unit 3 Parallel learning structures
Unit 4 A normative re-educative strategy of change
Block 3 Analysing and Managing the OD Process
Unit 1 Components of OD Process
Unit 2 Diagnosing the system, sub units and processes
Unit 3 Models for managing change (including six-box organisational model)
Unit 4 The programme evaluation process in OD (Including third wave consulting)
Block 4 OD Interventions
Unit 1 Definition, factors to be considered, Nature and classification of OD interventions
Unit 2 Selection and organising of intervention activities
Unit 3 Typology of interventions based on target groups
Unit 4 Human process interventions: individual, group and inter-group, coaching, counseling, training, behavioral modeling, mentoring, motivating, etc.
Too good for an HR career
From India, Delhi
Mumbai University Department of Applied Psychology offers a full-time Master's Program in Industrial Organizational Psychology. I myself have completed my M.A. in I-O Psychology. Just thought to share.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Hi @sweta.gosalia,
Can you please tell me whether you have completed this course? How has it helped in your career and overall thinking, and how important is it in the HR field? I mean, if I complete this course, is it considered good when I go for an HR interview?
Please guide. :)
From India, Delhi
Can you please tell me whether you have completed this course? How has it helped in your career and overall thinking, and how important is it in the HR field? I mean, if I complete this course, is it considered good when I go for an HR interview?
Please guide. :)
From India, Delhi
Hi @coolguysarvesh,
I have completed my course in M.A II with Industrial Organizational Psychology. This course has definitely helped me a lot. Just for your information, I still haven't got my result, but I am employed in one of the leading chain of retail stores in their Corporate office (not Store) as a Management Trainee in the Learning and Development department. I think if taken seriously, this course is very good.
To respond to another question of yours, yes, it's important in the HR field. Following are the 4 papers offered in the course:
1. Personnel and Human Resource Development
2. Organizational Behavior
3. Organizational Development
4. Practicum which includes field visits, internship, case discussions, and much more.
I hope this information has cleared your doubts. For any other information or further doubts, you can approach me anytime.
Regards,
Sweta Gosalia
From India, Mumbai
I have completed my course in M.A II with Industrial Organizational Psychology. This course has definitely helped me a lot. Just for your information, I still haven't got my result, but I am employed in one of the leading chain of retail stores in their Corporate office (not Store) as a Management Trainee in the Learning and Development department. I think if taken seriously, this course is very good.
To respond to another question of yours, yes, it's important in the HR field. Following are the 4 papers offered in the course:
1. Personnel and Human Resource Development
2. Organizational Behavior
3. Organizational Development
4. Practicum which includes field visits, internship, case discussions, and much more.
I hope this information has cleared your doubts. For any other information or further doubts, you can approach me anytime.
Regards,
Sweta Gosalia
From India, Mumbai
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