Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Master-Fernstudium Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.) vertieft Ihre wirtschaftspsychologische Qualifikation an der Schnittstelle von Mensch, Organisation und Wirtschaft und setzt sich mit psychologischen Aspekten digitaler Veränderungsprozesse auseinander.
Das Studium richtet sich an Absolventinnen und Absolventen aus Wirtschaftspsychologie, Psychologie, Betriebswirtschaft oder verwandten Studiengängen und wird als Teilzeit-Fernstudium organisiert, das Prüfungen vor Ort an einem DIPLOMA-Prüfungszentrum ermöglichen kann.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Deepen your wirtschaftspsychology qualification with a focus on digital transformation.
- Work on management, leadership, and change-related topics in digitally changing organisations.
- Build practical competence through empirically oriented project work and case-based learning.
- Choose elective areas such as Digital coaching and counselling, Digital health management, or Digital marketing.
- Apply wirtschaftspsychological methods to topics like online communication, digital collaboration, and organisational change.
- Strengthen skills for professional advisory and consulting tasks related to digital workplaces.
- Consolidate your specialisation knowledge and prepare for the Master final assessment.
- Develop and apply a research-oriented approach connected to digital transformation topics.
- Complete your Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Wirtschaftspsychologie.
Curriculum
The 120 ECTS part-time curriculum is completed over five semesters. It comprises compulsory modules in management, research methods, work and organisational psychology, digital transformation and digital marketing, one 15 ECTS elective specialisation, and the 24 ECTS Master-Thesis und Kolloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory modules | 9 modules | Kontexte des Managementhandelns | 12 | 81 ECTS |
| Klassische und agile Kommunikation, Führung auf Distanz und mobile Teamfähigkeit | 8 | |||
| Psychologische Aspekte des Change Managements und Digitale Transformation | 7 | |||
| Vertiefung qualitativer und quantitativer Methoden und statistische Auswertungen in der Wirtschaftspsychologie inkl. Big Data | 10 | |||
| Arbeitspsychologie klassisch – digital | 11 | |||
| Personal- und Organisationspsychologie: Personalmanagement klassisch – digital | 13 | |||
| Digitale Unternehmensführung | 6 | |||
| E-Commerce – Markt-, werbe- und medienpsychologische Ansätze | 6 | |||
| Online- und Social-Media-Marketing – Markt-, werbe- und medienpsychologische Ansätze | 8 | |||
| Wahlpflichtbereich – choose 1 of 3 | 1 elective module selected from 3 options | Digitales Gesundheitsmanagement (dBGM) | 15 | 15 ECTS from one selected elective module |
| Coaching und Beratung digital | 15 | |||
| Digitales Marketing – Markt-, werbe- und medienpsychologische Ansätze | 15 | |||
| Abschlussmodul | 1 final module | Master-Thesis und Kolloquium | 24 | 24 ECTS |
| Total | 9 compulsory modules, 1 selected elective module, and 1 final module | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify for Fach-, Beratungs- and Führungsaufgaben with a strong Schwerpunkt on Digitalisierung, which supports roles across marketing, HR, coaching, and management consulting.
- The program is designed to prepare you for work at the interface of people, organisations, and business, helping you stand out for decision-making and change-related responsibilities.
- Your learning focus on digital leadership, online collaboration, and virtual working environments gives you practical, job-relevant skills employers value in modern workplaces.
- You gain competence for areas such as Personalwesen, Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement, Unternehmenskommunikation, and digital management consulting.
- The digital study format supports continuous professional development, so you can progress your career while studying.
- With a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and an ECTS-based degree structure, you build a qualification that is internationally comparable within the European higher education area.
Employability rate
Graduates in Wirtschaftspsychologie typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14% in Germany, reflecting steady hiring needs where companies are expanding HR, coaching, and digital transformation roles.
Together, these figures point to a fairly stable career outlook for specialists who can combine psychology with business and digital change expertise.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First degree (bachelor or equivalent) | International applicants need a first professionally qualifying university degree. Eligible examples include a completed Bachelor in Wirtschaftspsychologie (B.Sc.) from DIPLOMA Hochschule, or a relevant completed degree from a suitable field. For foreign degrees, applicants must provide an equivalent foreign qualification in an appropriate field with at least six semesters or 180 ECTS. |
| Academic background match (foreign qualifications) | The program is designed for applicants from Wirtschaftspsychologie, Psychology, Business Administration, or related fields. If your first degree is from an adjacent area, DIPLOMA states that additional conditions may apply and the suitability is assessed individually. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | DIPLOMA states the program is suitable for applicants with degrees in Business Administration or related fields, and for foreign degrees equivalence is assessed for admission. |
Language requirements
The Master program requires qualified English skills at B2 level. You can provide proof using an accepted English test or, alternatively, by taking an aptitude (selection) interview at DIPLOMA Hochschule.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | Tuition is charged monthly with a model range of 207 € to 327 € per month (depending on the chosen payment model). |
| Exam fee | EUR 985 / one time | The program page states a one-time examination fee of 985 € in addition to the monthly tuition model. |
Proof of financial resources
For your German student visa/residence permit, you typically need to prove that you can cover your living expenses and tuition-related costs during your study period. Prepare documents that show your available financial resources as required by the German immigration process.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Germany as required for a student visa/residence permit (amount and format per official German guidance).
- Any additional cost information for the program you plan to pay (e.g., tuition fees and potential examination fees) so you can align your budget with your study plan.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports participants to study eligible development-related postgraduate courses at selected German universities. International applicants may consider this option if the program is listed in DAAD’s EPOS course list and they meet EPOS eligibility criteria. |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility (degree equivalence and English requirement)
Confirm that your first degree is in Wirtschaftspsychology, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field and that your foreign qualification is equivalent for admission. Also confirm you meet the required English level at B2 or be prepared to use an accepted test or an aptitude interview option mentioned by DIPLOMA.
Submit your application online
Submit your application through DIPLOMA’s official online application channel. Provide your personal details and upload the required application documents (including proof of your first degree and transcripts).
Complete the admission/aptitude process
After submitting your application, DIPLOMA reviews your degree equivalence and your suitability for the program. If you use the alternative option for English proof through an aptitude interview, complete this as instructed by the admissions process.