Wirtschaftspsychologie
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Im Fernstudium Master Wirtschaftspsychologie ohne psychologische Vorkenntnisse (M.Sc.) vertiefst du dein psychologisches Fachwissen gezielt und lernst, es in wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhängen anzuwenden. Der Studiengang richtet sich an Berufstätige mit einer akademischen Vorbildung im wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bereich, psychologisches Vorwissen ist dabei nicht erforderlich.
Du erweiterst deine Kompetenz für die Schnittstelle zwischen Mensch und Wirtschaft und bereitest dich so auf deine Karriere als Wirtschaftspsycholog/in vor. Das Programm ist als flexibles Fernstudium mit 90 Credits und einer Studiendauer von 18 oder 24 Monaten ausgelegt.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Psychologische Grundlagen
- Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie (AOW-Psychologie) with AOW-Psychologie 1 and AOW-Psychologie 2
- Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden
- Forschungsprojekt
- Spezialisierung Angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie (Wahl 2 aus 10)
- Management Decision Making
- User Experience & Consumer Research
- Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion
- Organisationsberatung
- Master-Thesis
- Applying the selected applied business psychology specialisation to a final thesis topic
Curriculum
90 CP Master Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.) with compulsory modules, two specialisations, and a Master Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Psychologische Grundlagen and Methods | Grundlagen der Psychologie | 8 | 38 |
| Psychologische Grundlagen 2 | 6 | |||
| Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden | 8 | |||
| Forschungsprojekt | 8 | |||
| AOW-Psychologie 1 | 8 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core psychological and business-adjacent modules | AOW-Psychologie 2 | 6 | 38 |
| Psychologische Handlungskompetenzen | 6 | |||
| Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie | 6 | |||
| Organisationsberatung | 8 | |||
| Schlüsselkompetenzen (module bundle) | 4 | |||
| Management Decision Making | 8 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisations (2 of 10) and core elective area | Spezialisierung Angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie (Wahl 2 aus 10): Spezialisierung A | 8 | 36 |
| Spezialisierung Angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie (Wahl 2 aus 10): Spezialisierung B | 8 | |||
| Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie (module bundle) | 8 | |||
| Schlüsselkompetenzen (module bundle) | 4 | |||
| Spezialisierung Angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie (additional component, if applicable) | 0 | |||
| Konsumentenpsychologie und Werbewirkung OR alternative specialisation component (credit-matched slot) | 8 | |||
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | All compulsory modules, two specialisations from the elective pool, and Master Thesis | 90 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-ready expertise at the interface of human behavior and business decisions, supporting roles in HR, leadership, and organizational development.
- This master is designed for applied business psychology careers, helping you build skills for consulting and change management work inside organizations.
- You develop specialist competence for people- and technology-related work (including human-machine interaction), positioning you for modern workplace and UX-relevant tasks.
- You can pursue roles related to recruiting and talent assessment, because the program includes competence areas like recruiting and suitability diagnostics.
- You also learn consumer and marketing psychology concepts, which strengthens your profile for analytics- and market-research-oriented roles.
- You finish with a Master of Science degree and a master thesis, which helps you qualify for responsibility-oriented professional pathways and deeper specialization over time.
Employability rate
Graduates in business psychology-related master pathways in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for qualified HR, consulting, and organizational development specialists.
Together, these figures indicate a reasonably stable career outlook, especially for graduates who can translate psychological methods into business and organizational practice.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree equivalent and credits | International applicants need a completed, first-cycle academic degree from a state-recognised or state-recognised higher-education institution. Depending on the admission route, the university requires at least 180 credits or at least 210 credits from the first degree for this master’s program. |
| Relevant professional experience | The program is designed for applicants with professional experience after their first degree. The admissions pages describe at least one year of relevant professional experience (with possible additional requirements depending on the credits route). |
| Psychology knowledge (credits in relevant areas) | For the route that includes psychology knowledge, the university states that applicants must demonstrate psychology knowledge of at least 40 ECTS, including core psychology foundations and research methods, as published in the admissions requirements. |
| English proficiency (B2 level) | Applicants must have English proficiency at B2 level according to the CEFR as published in the admissions requirements for the master’s program. |
Language requirements
Euro-FH requires English proficiency at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The university also provides a self-test to help applicants estimate their English level before applying.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per month | The official program page states the study can start from 391 EUR per month, but it does not publish a fixed total tuition or a breakdown per year/semester on the accessible page. |
Proof of financial resources
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 | N/A | N/A |
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 |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare eligibility documents
Check that your first degree (including the required credit amount) and your professional experience meet the published Euro-FH master admissions requirements. If your profile needs bridging or credit recognition, prepare documents that show your relevant prior study content and professional background so the admissions team can assess your route.
Submit your master application online
Complete the online application during the application window shown by the university for your chosen intake. Upload the required admission documents and ensure they are legible and complete, because the university bases its decision on the full application package.
Provide proof of English and professional experience
Submit evidence that your English proficiency meets the required B2 level. Provide documentation for your relevant professional experience and, where applicable, additional evidence requested for the selected credits/admission route.
Admissions review by the university
Euro-FH reviews applications based on the published admissions criteria and may use the information from your documents to decide eligibility. If certain study content or credits are missing, the university indicates that bridging courses can be possible under the admissions process.