Admission requirements

To enroll, you need a certificate of completion of a study programme lasting at least six semesters at a university in Germany or an equivalent foreign degree in Business Administration, Psychology, or Business Psychology. Enrollment with an equivalent degree containing at least 120 ECTS points of the content of the mentioned courses, including complementary subjects (Mathematics, Statistics, Business Informatics, Law), is also possible, with a minimum of 10 ECTS points in mathematical content required. In case of lacking mathematical content, these can be completed in the academic studies.

Details

The Master's programme in Business Psychology at the FernUniversität in Hagen provides graduates with in-depth knowledge of human behaviour in economic contexts. The programme is a collaboration between the faculties of Business Administration and Psychology. The target group includes individuals with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Psychology, or Business Psychology who wish to expand their knowledge to the Master's level.

The programme prepares participants for the challenges of the modern work environment by addressing issues of leadership and collaboration in the digital age. It is particularly suitable for those interested in practical work in areas such as human resources development, change management, or marketing.

The programme consists of 120 ECTS credits distributed across various modules: an introductory module based on prior knowledge, five compulsory modules, three elective modules allowing for a high degree of customization, a project seminar, and a final master's thesis. Modules such as Introduction to Business Psychology and Methods of Business Psychology ensure that all participants acquire a solid understanding of the core areas.

• Introduction Module: Introduction to Psychology or Business Administration, depending on prior studies.
• Compulsory Modules: Introduction to Business Psychology, Methods of Business Psychology, Work and Health Psychology, Personnel Selection and Development, Intercultural Psychology and Sustainability in Global Context.
• Elective Modules for Specialization: including Market Research and Consumer Behavior, Cutting-Edge Leadership, Applied Econometrics.
• Project Seminar for methodological preparation for the master's thesis.
• Master's Thesis for in-depth study in a selected research area.

The flexibility of the programme makes it attractive as studies can be pursued independently of time and location. Overall, the Master's in Business Psychology at the FernUniversität in Hagen provides an excellent preparation for leadership positions in various economic sectors.