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Becoming a Business Psychologist

Business psychologists study workplaces, which include the behavior of employees and managers as well as the work environment. They can assess and evaluate work teams based on small group theory, and they can focus on employee satisfaction, company culture, team-building, productivity, and morale. Business psychologists can also study and work in areas related to business strategy, stakeholder relationships, business functioning and performance, and business operations, such as project management and training or coaching. Leadership development and coaching are also areas that business psychologists can work in. At a minimum, business psychologists need a master’s degree to work professionally in the field. Many business psychologists also have a PhD in business psychology or related fields of psychology, and some may also have a master’s degree

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