I would like to go back to study Organisational Psychology but struggling to find anything in English in or around Zurich. Any suggestions? And would I have to to a Bachelors again (I already have a double degree in Engineering and Business)? Or can I go straight to doing a Masters?
http://www.siop.org/gtp/gtplookup.asp doesn't look like there is one. There probably isn't a big market for this as switzerland doesn't have a lot of mega-giant corporations, maybe it's just a specialization of psychology or specific training for HR staff. If you change subjects you can't go to the master anyway.
On an undergraduate level, you will at best find an intro course to Org Psych, and definitely not in English. If you're interested in actual specialization, Org Psych will likely only be available on a MS/MA level, at least at "proper" universities.
Without an undergraduate in psychology, you are unlikely to be admitted to a Masters program in Psych, in Switzerland anyway. At best some of your previous studies will allow you to skip one or two courses, but it won't be much as Engineering has of course nothing to do with Org Psych and Business only to a very limited extent.
In general, you will for sure not find many English courses on an undergraduate level.
If distance-learning is an option, this program is properly accredited: http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk...loma#structure , though same here, not sure you'd be admitted to the Masters program, but maybe to the PG diploma.
Honestly, I am not sure Switzerland is the right place for organizational psychology - to study or for job prospects. I get the impression many businesses do things the way they've always been done, and they don't feel the need for evaluating employee feelings, motivation, etc. The common assumed motivator is financial. I could be wrong, of course.
In my job hunting in CH I've not seen any positions tailored to org psych. You might have better long-term success with a more general HR degree and then some specialty courses in org psych if that's what really interests you.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology is a growing field and one of the most highly paid. From what I know, you're best option would be to get a bachelor's degree in psychology or business. Then, apply to graduate programs. For I/O psychologists with a preference in English, you'll need to get some great skills in psychological testing. I suggest you apply to both Masters and Doctoral programs. Keep your grades as high as you possibly can. For psychology degrees, you'll need to take the graduate exam called the GRE after your bachelor's degree. The higher the score, the better your options for graduate programs. Graduate school is a numbers game. Have a high GRE and a high GPA and you'll have the best options for your future. Of course, recommendations count for a lot too once you land some interviews. So, pay attention to the professors you like and cultivate a relationship with them. Visit them in their office during office hours. Make an excuse and start a conversation with them. They can be valuable resources when the time comes to ask for a recommendation letter. You'll need at least 3 great recommendation letters and 4 or 5 is even better. Make sure and take a statistics course and ace it. You'll need that knowledge if you're really serious about pursuing a highly paid career in psychology. Good luck!
I don't expect to do a whole bachelor from scratch in Psychology as it will just take too long. Instead I found an online Masters in Organisational Psychology with one of the schools in London. This is part time so suits me perfect with a full time job and 2 kids!
That sounds great. I/O Psychology is a growing field and the only field in psychology that is higher paid than clinical psychology. Good luck! I've only been to London once, but I loved it there. I hear rents are sky high, so I hope you have a great arrangement. I can't imagine trying to get a master's degree with two children, so I commend you for your enthusiasm and hard work. I'm not familiar with the laws around psychology in England. Do you only have to have a master's degree? It seems that would be all you would need for I/O psychology as you will likely be a consultant, not a clinical practitioner.
It's an online course so I do not have to move to London. And it's party time over a few year so I hope I can manage
Some schools require that you have a bachelor's degree other's don't. So the one I found is suitable for professionals without the requirement of a Bachelor.
Good luck OP, have done an MBA with a full time job, lots of time invested but well worth it. If only for the fun of learning something new again. Hope you find a job afterwards to use it
I have found that a lot of universities here in Switzerland teach in English. There is one University called the University of Applied Sciences and Arts that specifically gives Bachelors and Masters degrees in I/O Psychology. Does anyone know anything about this University? It is in Olten.
Maybe you found something already. I'm doing a Msc in Business/Organizational Psychology online with University of Liverpool. It is in English and they don't require any travels to the university until graduation which is optional to attend. If you are interested, please PM and I will put you in contact with my Student Support Cheers and good luck!