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Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.)
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As a business psychologist, you are co-responsible for your company’s success. Your knowledge of fundamentals of general and business psychology as well as empiricism from your master's degree help you understand consumers and employees.
Choose one of our master’s options in "Wirtschaftspsychologie"* and learn how to lead companies, organisations, and employees into a digital and innovative future.
In the 60 ECTS credit programme, you can complete your degree in just one year.
In the 120 ECTS credit programme, you get an even more extensive education on the subject.
Aiming for an international career? Our English-language Master "Industrial and Organizational Psychology" is right for you: Choose between 60 ECTS credits or 120 ECTS credits.
After graduating, you appeal to employers as a multi-talent in recruitment, onboarding, or performance management.
*This programme focuses on industrial and organisational psychology.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
M.Sc., 120, 60 ECTS credits
Language: de, en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 286€/month, depending on model
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Recognition & Admission
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Study Programs
Your master’s study programmes in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The online master's proigramme in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is available as a 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS programme in German or English language.
Study Content
Distance Learning master’s programme in “Wirtschaftspsychologie”: Your studies
Your master's in “Wirtschaftspsychologie” is designed for maximum practical relevance. In the 120 ECTS credit programme, you'll have the choice to select from a range of elective modules, enabling you to tailor your education to your career aspirations. You have the chance to specialise in one of four areas – “Innovationsmanagement“, “KI Transformation“, ”Organisationsentwicklung“ and “Human Resources“, or you may choose your modules freely. Specialising in ”Organisationsentwicklung“, as a business & communications psychologist, you could opt for the “Coaching und Beratung” module, whereas business economists might prefer 'Agile Leadership'.
The 60 ECTS-programme incorporates themes such as digitisation, ethics, and international perspectives in the development of the curriculum and the structuring of modules, although there are no electives.
Furthermore, you have the option to undertake an internship or, alternatively, enrol in modules designed to prepare you for the workforce.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Electives A | |
| Diversity Management | 5 |
| Intercultural Management | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Psychology in Media and Communications | 5 |
| Agile Project Management | 5 |
| Project: Development of Teams | 5 |
| Human Resource Management I | 5 |
| Employer Branding and Recruiting | 5 |
| Applied Marketing Research | 5 |
| Seminar: User Experience and Customer Journey | 5 |
| Customer Relationship Marketing | 5 |
| International Consumer Behavior | 5 |
| Seminar: New Work | 5 |
| Resilience and Burnout-Prevention | 5 |
| Electives B | |
| Leadership | 5 |
| New Work | 5 |
| Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 5 |
| Seminar: AI and Society | 5 |
| Tools in Organizational Analysis | 5 |
| Change Management | 5 |
| Talent Management & HR Development | 5 |
| Learning Design and Experience | 5 |
| Applied Marketing Research | 5 |
| Seminar: User Experience and Customer Journey | 5 |
| Customer Relationship Marketing | 5 |
| International Consumer Behavior | 5 |
| Seminar: New Work | 5 |
| Resilience and Burnout-Prevention | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompting Techniques | 5 |
| Electives C (wenn Du Dich für das Praktikum entscheidest) | |
| Internship: Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 20 |
| Electives C (wenn Du Dich für die vier Module entscheidest) | |
| Conducting Professional Conversation | 5 |
| Seminar: Strategies of Self-Management | 5 |
| Project: Agile and Creative Methods | 5 |
| Ethics- and Value Management | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Leadership | 5 |
| Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 5 |
| Applied Project Management | 5 |
| Master Thesis | 15 |
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Career
Your professional future
Organisational Development Specialist
As an organisational development specialist, you are the architect of tomorrow's workplace. You'll forge innovative solutions that ensure teams operate efficiently and in harmony, crafting talent management strategies that truly inspire. Your skill in attracting and retaining staff who embrace and propel the company's purpose is second to none. You're all about collaboration with leading stakeholders—whether in top-tier corporations or SMEs. Your analytical prowess, combined with a proactive and creative approach, positions you as the driving force within any organisation.
Business Psychology Consultant
As a business psychology consultant, you shape businesses for the future. By analysing customer needs, you craft innovative solution strategies tailored just for them. Your toolbox? A potent mix of strong social skills and a steadfast focus on results, equipping companies to triumph in ever-evolving markets. With your guidance, adaptability isn't just a buzzword—it's a strategic pathway to success.
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