University of Amsterdam

Overview

The Master's program in Psychology - Coaching and Vitality in Organisations at the University of Amsterdam is designed to enhance employee well-being, performance, and career sustainability through coaching and evidence-based interventions. The program emphasizes occupational health psychology and the psychological principles underlying work-related coaching.

What you'll study

Track courses typically include:

• Coaching
• Interventions in occupational health psychology
• Methodology: analyzing, presenting, and scientific writing
• Career management
• Conflict and cooperation
• HRM and psychological assessment

Research and applied learning:

• Empirical research training, including an empirical research project focused on developing writing and research skills
• Application of psychological concepts to coaching and organisational vitality contexts

Knowledge prerequisites within the track:

• Personnel psychology
• Leadership, organisational culture, and organisational structure
• Work motivation and occupational health psychology
• Intra- and intergroup processes (e.g., group dynamics)

Entry requirements

The program does not specify GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements. However, applicants should possess basic knowledge in psychology, including:

• At least 5 ECTS in basic psychology
• A minimum of 24 ECTS in methods and statistics courses in psychology or social sciences, with at least 21 ECTS focused on quantitative research
• A minimum of 9 ECTS in an empirical research project demonstrating writing and research skills in psychology or a related social science

Career prospects

Graduates of this Master's program can pursue various career paths within organizations, focusing on enhancing employee well-being and performance. Potential roles include organizational psychologist, coach, HR consultant, and wellness program coordinator, among others, in diverse sectors such as corporate, healthcare, education, and non-profit organizations.