Who is the part-time Master's distance learning programme in Communication and Business Psychology suitable for?

The Master's programme is aimed at professionals from business, social services, communication, and psychology who seek a scientifically grounded deepening of their knowledge. Particularly benefiting are specialists and managers, project leaders, coaches, trainers, as well as employees in human resources and communications. The programme is ideal if you want to learn independently and flexibly, are employed, and already have extensive practical experience working with people and organisations.

What admission requirements apply?

To be admitted to the part-time Master's programme, you must meet the following formal conditions:

• Completed first degree (at least a Bachelor's degree) from a college or university
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience after the first degree
• Alternatively, admission without a first degree is possible if you can demonstrate at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field and pass an aptitude test
• Interview and selection process: Places are allocated according to the order of application, quality criteria, and suitability interview
• There is no Numerus Clausus and no compulsory requirement for the Abitur (school leaving certificate)

Personally, you should bring the following qualities:

• Self-responsibility and self-organisation when learning independently of time and place
• Capacity for reflection, professional and life skills as well as openness to scientific methods
• Practical and leadership experience or interest in management, corporate communication, or personnel responsibility
• Willingness to plan around 12–16 hours per week for the studies
• Competence in using digital learning platforms and modern communication media

What content does the Master's degree in Communication and Occupational Psychology cover?

In the Master's degree programme in Communication and Occupational Psychology, you acquire in-depth knowledge in occupational psychology, social psychology, communication science and their practical application in a corporate context. The course emphasises the systematic linking of psychological, communicative and organisational skills for leadership and decision-making positions. Key study contents include, among others:

• Fundamentals of scientific work: methodology, critical reflection and self-directed knowledge acquisition
• Work, occupational and communication psychology: psychological processes in organisations, motivation, work quality and strategic communication
• Social psychology, communication and conflict management: models of interpersonal interaction, conflict resolution and team development
• Personnel psychology & personnel management: selection, development and leadership of employees, modern human resources work
• Occupational health management as well as engineering psychology: prevention, health promotion and the design of health-appropriate working conditions
• Psychological management and corporate development: change in companies, change management and innovation promotion
• Media and intercultural communication: impact of new media, diversity competencies, influence of globalization
• Master's thesis and oral final examination: scientific deepening and independent research project

The study contents are both scientifically sound and practically oriented towards the needs of managers and consultants. You develop the ability to apply psychological approaches to problem-solving, employee leadership and communication design in everyday operational life. Your own professional experiences are systematically reflected and linked with current scientific findings.