I'd prefer to get my master's in something else (psychology, sociology, animal science). Is it possible to get a Masters in something unrelated to your Bachelors?
2007-11-09 12:19:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Organizational behavior is a subfield of both business and psych/sociology and is a function of HR. That might be a path for you if you're interested in the the social sciences as they relate to the business environment.
Some schools will have this program listed as Organizational Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
It is however very possible to get your master's in something unrelated to your undergrad. I have a BA in Music and a BSc in Liberal Arts and had no trouble getting into an MA in HR Development (Org Behavior) with them.
I have a friend with a BA in Music who got her MSc in Instructional Technology. Another with a BA in Music is heading into an MA in Museum Studies.
Many programs don't require a specific undergrad major so much as they require undergraduate preparation. For some it's just a few classes while for others it may be as many as 18-30 hours in the subject at undergrad. Psych and Soc are going to require some preparation but not too much in most cases, Animal Science is going to require a significant undergraduate background.
2007-11-09 13:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible; however, depending on your program you might need to take some "remedial" courses prior to entering the graduate program (some schools let you do this in the first semester). Psychology or sociology should be fairly easy, but animal science would require quite a bit of science pre-requisites such as chemistry and biology. Have you considered organizational development or organizational psychology? You could use your HR degree a bit but also do things like psychological testing, working in building teams for projects, or being a consultant to businesses.
2007-11-09 12:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're best bet is to go for the Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management (MBA/HRM) if you're planning to stay the course in your career with HR. It'll be easier to do your graduate courses in subjects that are familiar from the work you had done in your current job (if you have one) and from the coursework you went through for your degree you already have. Check out the website I provided for more information!
2007-11-09 12:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋