Who is the distance learning programme in Business Psychology suitable for?

The distance learning programme in Business Psychology (B.Sc.) is aimed at individuals who have a strong interest in the connections between psychology and business. It appeals to you if you want to understand and actively shape human behaviour in business contexts – for example in human resources, marketing, change management, or organisational development. The programme is suitable both for school leavers with university entrance qualifications and for professionals from related fields who wish to develop academically or change their career paths. Flexibility in study organisation makes this advanced training particularly attractive for working professionals and career changers.

Admission: What formal requirements do you need?

You can gain admission to the distance learning programme in Business Psychology, B.Sc., via several routes:

• With Abitur: General university entrance qualification entitles you to direct admission.
• With Fachhochschulreife: Technical secondary school certificate or subject-specific university entrance qualification in the relevant field, possibly restricted to certain federal states.
• With master craftsman examination / advanced training: A completed master craftsman examination or a state-recognised advanced training with at least 400 hours of instruction (e.g. specialist business administrator, business administrator, technician) grants access. Additionally, a subject-specific university entrance examination is required.
• With vocational training and professional experience: Completion of at least a two-year (subject-related) vocational training as well as at least two years of professional experience in a study-related field of work. Passing a subject-specific university entrance examination is additionally necessary.
• With intermediate school certificate and 3-year training: If you have completed at least a three-year vocational training with a final grade of 2.5 or better (chamber certificate or state exam certificate), you can start with a study agreement. If the grade 2.5 is not achieved, a subject-specific university entrance examination is required.

No specific grade (NC) is required. Prior achievements and professional experience can possibly be credited towards the course. The start of studies is flexible and possible at the beginning of any month.

Personal requirements include self-motivation, self-organisation and the ability to learn independently and digitally. You should have an interest in economic issues and psychological analysis as well as openness to statistical methods and scientific working. Initial experience – for example in working life, dealing with people or communication – facilitates entry and promotes study success. Time management is particularly relevant, as the weekly workload averages about 18 hours and the programme is mostly completed online.

These contents await you in the distance learning course in Business Psychology (B.Sc.)

In the distance learning course in Business Psychology at Hochschule Fresenius, you combine solid knowledge of business administration (BWL) with psychological expertise. The degree programme covers a broad range of topics and places special emphasis on the application of psychological methods in economic life.

• Fundamentals of Business Administration: Introduction to business administration and economics, internal and external accounting, corporate management, corporate social responsibility and sustainable corporate management.
• Core Areas of Psychology: General psychology, social and developmental psychology, differential psychology, business psychology and psychological diagnostics.
• Empirical Method Competence: Descriptive and inductive statistics, research methods, empirical research project.
• Fields of Application: Personnel psychology, market, advertising and media psychology, organisational psychology and consulting, clinical psychology in working life.
• Complementary Skills: Communication and presentation, intercultural competence, business-related language skills, business law for psychologists.
• Elective Modules: You choose two out of three specialisations: Personnel psychology, market, advertising and media psychology, organisational psychology and consulting.
• Practice Orientation: Practice project on founding a company, individual learning projects, writing the bachelor thesis on a scientific topic of your choice.

You develop analytical skills, understand human behaviour in organisations and acquire the competence to make well-founded economic decisions. Additionally, you train intercultural communication as well as presentation and negotiation techniques.

This is how your distance learning course at Hochschule Fresenius works

The bachelor distance learning course in Business Psychology starts flexibly on the 1st of every month. The standard period of study is 6 to 12 semesters (180 ECTS credits) with various time models – so you can adapt the course to your life situation, for example in a full-time or part-time model.

• Learning platform studynet: Modern digital environment with Studymags (digital study booklets), video lectures, e-books, online library and interactive learning tasks.
• Self-paced learning: Study at your own pace, organise and work through the modules flexibly and without fixed semester deadlines.
• Examination formats: Hardly any classic exams, instead alternative assessments such as term papers, project work, presentations as well as open-book exams and 24/7 online exams.
• Support: Personal study coaches accompany you individually. Professors are available via office hours, forums and live webinars.
• Practice project and final degree: Integrated practice project and individual specialisation. Completion by the bachelor thesis.
• Special options: Participation in ASU® certificates (Arizona State University), international masterclasses and optional, non-compulsory attendance workshops (e.g. SaturdayOnly format).

All learning materials are available digitally; printed versions of the Studymags can be optionally ordered for a fee. You can study throughout the course from home or on the go – attendance phases are voluntary. For exams, online options are available and, if needed, examination centres.

Career prospects and opportunities after graduation

As a graduate of the bachelor’s degree programme in Business Psychology, numerous career paths open up for you in business, consulting and personnel management. The demand for interdisciplinary qualified professionals with business psychology expertise is steadily increasing, especially in view of digitalisation and organisational transformation processes.

• Personnel and organisational development: Entry as a specialist or consultant in human resources, talent management, employer branding or change management.
• Marketing and market research: Activities, for example, in advertising psychology, consumer research, media and communication consulting.
• Consulting and coaching: Self-employed activity as a coach, organisational developer or external consultant for change processes or leadership topics.
• Other areas of application: Knowledge or project management, corporate communications, personnel development, diagnostics or start-up management (e.g. through the practice project on founding a company).

With the bachelor’s degree you are qualified for a wide range of specialist and interface positions in companies, agencies or non-profits. The course also provides the prerequisite for advanced master’s degree programmes in psychology, business psychology or management.

Your investment: Costs and financing options

The tuition fees for the bachelor distance learning course in Business Psychology at Hochschule Fresenius depend on the chosen time model. The price includes all digital learning materials, examination fees and the use of the learning platform as well as individual support.

• Fee models (as of June 2024, incl. discount campaign START11):
• 36 months: €333.75 monthly
• 48 months: €289.25 monthly
• 72 months: €209.15 monthly
• Total costs: Depending on the model – e.g. around €12,420 in the 72-month model
• Free additional services: Access to the online library, study coaches, ASU® masterclasses, application and enrolment.
• Optional additional costs: Printed study booklets, possible travel to on-site exams or voluntary attendance workshops, technical equipment (PC, internet access).

Financing options include BAföG, study loans (e.g. KfW study loan), scholarships (e.g. Deutschlandstipendium), support from your employer or tax deductibility as business expenses. You should check the exact options individually and, if necessary, seek advice from the provider or external organisations.