Minnesota State University I-O Psychology Program

Minnesota State University I-O Psychology Program The MNSU Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology prepares students for careers in management

The Minnesota State University Experience
Students do a lot more than just attend class and take tests at Minnesota State University. In the past, MSU has been ranked the number one I/O psychology master's program in the country. Class work requires students to complete large assignments with short deadlines. Examples include responding to Requests for Proposals from area companies. The curriculum

focuses on getting real-world experience, which is obtained through several outlets. Consulting Experience with the OERG:
Minnesota State University students are offered the opportunity to work as consultants for the Organizational Effectiveness Research Group. OERG serves the consulting needs of a variety of organizations, and allows students to gain real world experience. Visit the OERGs webpage at http://www.mnsu.edu/oerg/

Consulting Challenge
Each year, first year students are divided into teams and given a consulting project from a large Minnesota company (past companies include Medtronic, American Express Financial Advisors, Data Recognition Corp., & United Health Group to name a few). Students arrive at the sponsoring organization and are handed a packet that outlines a real organizational problem, and are told to come up with a solution in just over a day. Solutions are presented to an executive panel from the host company, and a panel of I/O Psychologists, who judge the proposals and declare a winner. International Travel
Every other year, the MSU I/O program embarks on an international trip. The trips provide exposure to international aspects of I/O psychology and give students a rich cross cultural experience. Over the last 15 years we have visited England, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, South Africa, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Turkey.

SIOP conference 2026 in New Orleans was a blast!
05/15/2026

SIOP conference 2026 in New Orleans was a blast!

An incredible few days in Vegas with our second-year students at SCP. From insightful sessions and networking opportunit...
02/12/2026

An incredible few days in Vegas with our second-year students at SCP. From insightful sessions and networking opportunities to exploring the city together, this trip was the perfect blend of professional growth and unforgettable memories. Grateful for this experience and the amazing people who made it even better. Here's to continued learning and building connections that will last well beyond our time here!

On December 5th, we celebrated our annual holiday party! The night was filled with laughter, great company, and lots of ...
12/15/2025

On December 5th, we celebrated our annual holiday party! The night was filled with laughter, great company, and lots of festive fun. We enjoyed delicious food, took part in a White Elephant gift exchange, and wrapped up the evening with karaoke. It was the perfect way to unwind, connect, and destress before finals week. So grateful for this amazing community! ❤️🎁

Our second years went into full consultant mode this week, presenting our analyses as if we were pitching to real organi...
12/10/2025

Our second years went into full consultant mode this week, presenting our analyses as if we were pitching to real organizational leaders.

We tackled projects like:

Belize Pay-Cut Study: modeling how a 25% wage cut affected stress, engagement, and turnover for public employees.

MedCentral Patient Experience: breaking down a 24-item survey to find what actually drives satisfaction and willingness to return.

Turning complex stats into insights people can actually use; that’s the I/O way.

This Alumni Spotlight features Michael Dolen, a 1993 graduate, and Kevin Meyer, a 2004 graduate. They are co-directors o...
12/08/2025

This Alumni Spotlight features Michael Dolen, a 1993 graduate, and Kevin Meyer, a 2004 graduate. They are co-directors of Humancore, an AI-supported management platform. Read more about their business and how the I/O program shaped their path! You can also read more about their story here: https://www.mnsu.edu/alumni/today-magazine/from-io-to-ai/

First year student spotlight ft. Raj! He is interested in Organizational Development. Check it out😄
12/03/2025

First year student spotlight ft. Raj! He is interested in Organizational Development. Check it out😄

As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to spotlight an MNSU I/O Psychology alum whose work is creating real...
11/26/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re taking a moment to spotlight an MNSU I/O Psychology alum whose work is creating real change in communities across the country.

This week, we’re celebrating Torie Poser, founder of GoRural, a woman-led and mission-driven recruiting company dedicated to supporting rural communities.

GoRural was recently recognized as a 2025 Global Star Honoree on the CO—100, a national list highlighting the top 100 small and mid-sized businesses in America. The Global Star category honors organizations making impressive strides in international growth, and Torie’s work is doing exactly that while staying deeply rooted in the needs of rural America.

With over 20 years of experience in rural recruitment, Torie has built GoRural with a simple goal: make hiring human, accessible, and sustainable. Her company supports domestic and international recruitment, builds talent pipelines, and partners directly with organizations that often struggle to find and keep the people they need.

It’s meaningful, people-first work that reflects the core values of our I/O program: evidence-based practice, community impact, and a commitment to creating workplaces where people can thrive.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for alumni like Torie who use their training and heart to make a difference far beyond campus.

Congratulations, Torie! Your leadership and innovation continue to inspire our current students.

Thank you to Tony Tian, class of 2013 who came to speak to us in seminar this afternoon. We learned about learning and ...
11/07/2025

Thank you to Tony Tian, class of 2013 who came to speak to us in seminar this afternoon. We learned about learning and development in related industries like railway and airline transportation and working with HRIS and LMS.

Our last first year Student Spotlight post of the year features Telora! She in interested in Teams/Leadership Developmen...
11/07/2025

Our last first year Student Spotlight post of the year features Telora! She in interested in Teams/Leadership Development and the experiences of black individuals in the workforce. Check it out😄

Student Spotlight features Alishba! She is interested in how I-O Psychology turns research into practical tools that boo...
11/05/2025

Student Spotlight features Alishba! She is interested in how I-O Psychology turns research into practical tools that boost performance and well-being. Check it out😄

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