Masters program in Evaluation, Research and Measurement

Learn more about the MS in Evaluation, Research and Measurement and what it can do for your career...

Across the board, leaders in every sector of business and government are being forced to shift from the old ways of hyped rhetoric to measurable quantification of operations and programs. Accountability from stock holders, voters, customers and competition are forcing companies and various branches of government to run more effectively and efficiently.

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Masters programs in evaluation, research and measurement are preparing students to assess the operations and develop research methods that properly evaluate the qualitative and quantitative aspects of organizational programs and policies. Those who graduate with a fundamental understanding of the concepts and skills taught in this type of program will find a wealth of opportunity in virtually every industry and field.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a Masters degree program in Evaluation, Research and Measurement will provide you with knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:

Masters in Psychology in Evaluation, Research and Measurement Concepts

  • Business metrics
  • Program and project evaluation
  • Project management
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Psychometrics
  • Assess organizational performance, structure and strategic processes
  • Human development
  • Psychopathology in the workplace
  • Current issues within program or organizational evaluation, research and measurement
  • Develop a healthy workplace culture
  • Stress management
  • Human diversity and issues related to multicultural environments
  • Statistics and research evaluation
  • Professional ethics and law
  • Performance gaps and solution development
  • Organizational consulting practices

Masters in Evaluation Research and Measurement Programs ...

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Salary Benefits...

Below is a table created by May of 2008 Occupational Employment Statistics from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS)1:

Career

Median Salary

Average of top 10%

Management Analysts

 $82,920 $133,850

Training & Development Specialists

 $54,830 $85,160

General and Operations Managers

 $107,970 Greater than $160,000

Business Operations Specialists

$64,990 $103,250

Advancement...

After completing a masters degree program, educational advancement is typically very easy with regard to being accepted into a doctoral level program. However, many careers will already be open to you after receiving your masters degree.

If you wish to go on to gain the designation of "psychologist" or to simply distinguish yourself from employment competition while also increasing your ability to demand greater compensation, then earning a PhD in psychology or another field related to evaluation, research and measurement such as organizational psychology, business administration, or operations management would be a good decision.

Career possibilities for those with a Master's degree in Evaluation, Research and Measurement...

  • Training & development specialist
  • Management analyst
  • Business operations specialist
  • Research assistant
  • Data analyst
  • Program evaluator
  • General and Operations manager
  • Project manager

Resources:
1 BLS Statistics from 2008