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Master of Applied Psychology in Management

AI & Leadership Focus

This AI & Leadership-focused MAPM program blends organizational psychology, leadership development, and AI-driven decision-making to prepare professionals for the future of management.


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๐Ÿ“Œย Program Structure

Course TypeNumber of CoursesUnits per CourseTotal Units
Core Courses8432
Elective Courses3412
Capstone Project144
Total12448
๐Ÿ“… Quarter-Based | 48 Credit Units | 12 Courses | 4 Units per Course
โณ 1 Unit = 10 Lecture Hours + 20 Homework Hours
  • Core Courses (8 Courses, 32 Units) โ€“ AI & Leadership Core
  • Elective Courses (3 Courses, 12 Units) โ€“ AI, Digital Strategy, & Advanced Leadership
  • Capstone Project (1 Course, 4 Units) โ€“ AI-Powered Leadership Solutions

Each course is 4 units, covering 40 lecture hours + 80 homework hours per quarter.


“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”โ€” Peter Drucker

02๐ŸŽฏ Career Outcomes

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Career Outcomes & Industry ApplicationsGraduates will be equipped for roles such as:๐Ÿ”น AI-Powered Organizational Development Manager
    ๐Ÿ”น Chief AI & Leadership Strategist
    ๐Ÿ”น Behavioral Data Scientist in Workforce Analytics
    ๐Ÿ”น HR & Talent Analytics Specialist
    ๐Ÿ”น Executive Leadership Coach with AI Specialization
    ๐Ÿ”น Corporate Strategy Consultant for AI & Leadership

03๐Ÿš€ Program Benefits

โœ” Gain Competitive Career Advantage

  • Graduates are prepared for high-level roles in corporate leadership, AI-powered HR, talent analytics, and behavioral consulting.

โœ” Master AI-Powered Workforce Analytics

  • Learn how AI predicts team performance, employee engagement, and leadership potential.

โœ” Enhance Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence

  • Use neuroscience and behavioral science models to make data-driven, ethical leadership choices.

โœ” Lead with AI & Digital Transformation

  • Understand how AI reshapes business, HR, and executive leadership strategies.

โœ” Practical, Hands-On Learning

  • Work with real AI models, leadership simulations, and organizational case studies to develop scalable workforce solutions.

04๐ŸŽฏ Program Features

  • Learn how AI enhances leadership decision-making through behavioral data science, predictive analytics, and cognitive modeling.
  • Utilize IBM Watson, Google AutoML, Affectiva, Tableau, and LinkedIn Talent Insights for real-world workforce analysis & leadership development.
  • Apply neuroscience, emotional intelligence (EQ), and AI-powered sentiment analysis to optimize team performance & executive decision-making.
  • Study how Google, Amazon, Netflix, Salesforce, and IBM use AI in leadership, hiring, and performance tracking.
  • Develop a custom AI-driven workforce strategy, using predictive analytics, behavioral insights, and ethical AI models.
  • Quarter-based system (48 credit units) covering AI in leadership, behavioral economics, and workplace psychology.

Curriculum

Core Courses (32 Units, 8 Courses)

These foundational courses integrate AI, leadership, and organizational psychology.

Quarter 1:

AI-Powered Leadership Foundations

MAPM 601 โ€“ Foundations of AI & Psychology in Leadership

  • Introduction to AIโ€™s role in leadership, psychology, and management.
  • How AI enhances decision-making, cognitive analysis, and behavioral insights.

MAPM 602 โ€“ Neuroscience & Leadership Decision-Making

  • The brain science behind leadership, emotions, and executive function.

How AI can model human decision-making and bias detection.

Quarter 2:

AI & Behavioral Analytics for Leadership

MAPM 603 โ€“ Behavioral Data Science & AI in Management

  • How AI-driven behavioral analytics improve team productivity.
  • Predictive modeling for employee engagement & performance.

MAPM 604 โ€“ Psychological Assessments, AI & Leadership Development

  • AI-powered personality and cognitive assessments.
  • Using AI to create customized leadership coaching programs.

Quarter 3:

AI-Driven Workplace Culture & Influence

MAPM 605 โ€“ AI & Employee Well-being: Psychological Safety in Teams

  • AI-driven well-being analysis: Detecting burnout & stress patterns.
  • AI tools for workplace satisfaction & performance optimization.

MAPM 606 โ€“ Digital Leadership & AI-Powered Influence Strategies

  • AI-enhanced negotiation, persuasion, and communication strategies.
  • Virtual leadership: Leading hybrid & remote teams with AI insights.

Quarter 4:

Advanced Leadership & AI in Organizational Strategy

MAPM 607 โ€“ AI-Powered Strategic Decision-Making

  • AIโ€™s role in high-stakes leadership decisions.
  • Ethics of AI-driven leadership strategies & human-AI collaboration.

MAPM 608 โ€“ The Future of Leadership: AI, Innovation & Change Management

  • AIโ€™s role in shaping the next generation of corporate leadership.
  • Adapting to technological change in leadership roles.

Elective Courses (12 Units, Choose 3 Courses)

Students can choose electives focused on AI, digital leadership, and behavioral analytics.

๐Ÿ”น MAPM 609 โ€“ AI & Human Resources: Hiring, Talent & Workforce Planning
๐Ÿ”น MAPM 610 โ€“ AI & Bias: Ethical Leadership & Fair Decision-Making
๐Ÿ”น MAPM 611 โ€“ The Psychology of Digital Transformation & AI Adoption
๐Ÿ”น MAPM 612 โ€“ AI & Consumer Psychology: Digital Branding & Marketing
๐Ÿ”น MAPM 613 โ€“ Cognitive Automation & Leadership AI Systems

Capstone Project (4 Units)

๐Ÿ“Œ MAPM 690 โ€“ AI-Powered Leadership Solutions Capstone

  • Students apply AI-driven decision-making models to a real-world leadership challenge.
  • Can focus on AI in leadership development, AI-driven HR strategy, or AI ethics in leadership.
  • Final project includes a data-driven presentation and real-world AI leadership application.