B.A. in Business - Psychology

B.A. in Business - Psychology

Understanding human behavior is key to success in today's ever-changing and demanding work environments. A Kendall Business degree with a Psychology concentration can help graduates prepare for a broad range of career fields including advertising, marketing, sales and human resources - fields that require relational skills to be employment ready.

Through their studies and internships, which may include study abroad, students graduate ready to contribute to successful enterprises worldwide.

Psychology Course Sampling:

Theories of Personality - Covers theories of personality including basic theoretical perspectives, personality assessment, patterns of personality that emerge through the interaction between the individual with the environment, and current topics.

Social Psychology - Focuses on the social development of individuals and the effects of individual behaviors and groups on one another including the formation of attitudes and attitude change, the nature of groups and group processes, and theoretical perspectives of social psychology.

Educational Psychology - Provides an overview of psychological concepts and theories as they relate to teaching and learning and examines the role of cognitive, social, and emotional development in learning as well as how individual learning needs can be identified and addressed.

Motivation - Provides an overview of current theories and research in motivation and covers the impact of needs, desires, and incentives on behavior.

Consumer Behavior - Considers the rational and irrational influences on buy decisions taken by consumers and explores the individual influences of cognition, conditioning and effect as well as the more general influences of generation, demographics, and environment with respect to their use in advertising, merchandising promotions, and sales.

Abnormal Psychology - Introduces the theoretical approaches and empirical research in psychology used to define, assess, categorize, prevent, and treat psychological disorders.

Organizational Psychology -- Applies psychological principles and research to the study of the individual in organizational settings including research, motivational processes, leadership and management styles, physical environment, stress, alienation, burnout, job satisfaction, organizational change, job performance assessment, communication issues and technological and cultural influences.

Psychology of Business and Industry - Presents an overview of the variety of psychological applications in business and industry including research methods, personnel psychology, performance evaluation, motivation and job satisfaction, organizational behavior, and leadership and management.

Diversity in the Workplace - Studies inter-cultural interaction in the workplace and its impact on productivity in a global society and incorporates social psychology and multicultural studies to enhance student self-awareness and skill in interacting with those from a wide range of backgrounds.

Introduction to Sociology - Provides a basic introduction to the academic discipline of sociology. It involves learning about sociological reasoning, where students learn to examine critically the social forces which shape personalities, institutions, and culture.

For more than 75 years, Kendall College has been offering engaging, specialized fields of study with a strong emphasis on immersive learning that is geared to your academic, personal, and professional success. Learn more about Kendall's rich history. Listen to what our students and alumni say about their experience at Kendall.

Whether you choose Kendall's acclaimed School of Culinary Arts , world-renowned School of Hospitality Management , innovative School of Business , or well-established School of Education , you are encouraged to explore your talents, interests, and passions-and to discover a wealth of exciting opportunities.

Kendall College Mission

Kendall College cultivates students’ passions into rewarding professions through rigorous learning experiences in the classroom, local communities, and the world.

Kendall Focus:

• Commitment to preparing professionals who contribute to the vibrancy of their communities.
• The inspiration of students’ creativity, responsible global citizenship, and environmental and social stewardship.
• Campus-wide dedication to diversity through curriculum and access.
• Supportive, student-centered environment focused on academic excellence.
• Comprehensive assessment of institutional effectiveness, student learning, and graduate success.

Located near the heart of Downtown Chicago

In 2005, Kendall College relocated from the near suburbs to our current location along the Chicago River at Goose Island. The campus is a reclaimed, 100-year-old factory building, most recently home to a Sara Lee research facility.

Affiliations

Kendall College is a subsidiary of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 60 accredited campus-based and online universities offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 740,000 students around the world. Our students are part of an international, academic community that spans 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.Through this partnership, we are able to offer students unprecedented access to global education, internships and professional opportunities.