Okay, so, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about this whole MBA and psychology thing. You know, I got my MBA a few years back, right? It was great, learned a ton about business, management, all that good stuff. But here’s the kicker – I’ve always been fascinated by psychology. I mean, understanding how people think, why they do what they do…it’s just so interesting to me.
So, I started wondering, “Can I somehow combine these two interests?” I did some digging, and well, it’s not like you can just wave a magic wand and turn your MBA into a psychology degree. They’re different fields, you know? But, and this is a big “but”, it got me thinking about how my MBA could actually be a pretty cool asset in the psychology world.
First off, I started looking into this thing called “industrial-organizational psychology.” Sounds fancy, right? Basically, it’s applying psychology principles to the workplace. And guess what? My MBA already gave me a solid foundation in business operations, management, and human resources. So, I thought, “Hey, maybe I’m not starting from scratch here!”
Then I started researching programs. There are these specialized MBA programs with a focus on psychology, or even better, master’s or doctoral programs in I/O psychology. I looked at the courses they offered – things like personnel management, training and development, performance measurement. A lot of it seemed to overlap with what I already learned in my MBA, but with that extra psychological twist.
I even started thinking about the kind of jobs I could do with this combined knowledge. Imagine being a consultant who helps companies improve their organizational structure, or a human resources manager who really understands the psychology behind employee motivation. The possibilities seemed pretty exciting!
Here’s what I did step-by-step:
- Self-Reflection: I spent some serious time thinking about what I really wanted to do. What aspects of psychology interested me the most? What kind of work environment did I enjoy?
- Research: I hit the internet and started reading everything I could about I/O psychology, different degree programs, and potential career paths. I browsed university websites and read about their programs, and it’s great to learn more about that.
- Networking: I reached out to a few people I knew who worked in related fields. I even contacted some program coordinators at universities to ask questions. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but everyone was super helpful. And I got to make some great connections!
- Skill Assessment: I took a hard look at my existing skills and experience. What did I learn in my MBA that could be relevant? What new skills would I need to acquire?
- Planning: Based on my research and self-assessment, I started making a plan. This included identifying the right program for me, figuring out the application process, and thinking about how I would balance further education with my current job.
So, that’s where I am right now. I haven’t made any final decisions yet, but I’m feeling pretty good about this whole thing. It’s like I’ve discovered a way to combine my passion for business with my curiosity about the human mind. It’s not a simple path, but I think it could lead to some really rewarding opportunities. And I’m ready to see where it takes me!
