Wirtschaftspsychologie ohne psychologische Vorkenntnisse
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Fernstudien-Master Wirtschaftspsychologie ohne psychologische Vorkenntnisse (M.Sc.) richtet sich an Berufstätige mit einer akademischen Vorbildung im wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Bereich, ohne dass psychologisches Vorwissen erforderlich ist. Du verknüpfst dein vorhandenes Know-how im Studium mit umfangreichem psychologischem Fachwissen und bereitest dich gezielt auf deine Karriere als Wirtschaftspsycholog/in vor.
Im Studium erweiterst du dein psychologisches Fachwissen gezielt und lernst, es in wirtschaftlichen Zusammenhängen anzuwenden. Du erwirbst Know-how für Aufgaben in den Bereichen Personal, Führung und Organisationsentwicklung sowie für die Gestaltung der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Mensch und Technologie.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Building economic-context psychological expertise for your start into Wirtschaftspsychologie
- Psychology fundamentals without requiring previous psychological knowledge
- Applying learning directly to work and organization-related scenarios
- Deeper economic and organizational application of psychological knowledge
- Learning how to design and manage human–economy interfaces in practice
- Developing practical competencies for your target career as a Wirtschaftspsycholog/in
- Consolidating your academic and practical learning outcomes
- Independent academic work leading to the Master degree
- Completing the final thesis as part of the M.Sc. programme
Curriculum
Wirtschaftspsychologie ohne psychologische Vorkenntnisse (M.Sc.) at Euro-FH – module & credit overview. Total programme credits: 90 ECTS.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core modules and research basics | Grundlagen der Psychologie | 8 | 60 |
| AOW-Psychologie 1 | 8 | |||
| Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden | 8 | |||
| Psychologische Grundlagen 2 | 6 | |||
| AOW-Psychologie 2 | 6 | |||
| Organisationsberatung | 8 | |||
| Psychologische Handlungskompetenzen | 6 | |||
| Forschungsprojekt | 8 | |||
| Semester 2 | Remaining core modules and applied specialisation | Recruiting und Eignungsdiagnostik | 8 | 90 |
| Führung | 8 | |||
| Personalentwicklung | 8 | |||
| Management Decision Making | 8 | |||
| Interkulturelle Wirtschaftspsychologie | 8 | |||
| Mensch-Maschine-Interaktion | 8 | |||
| Psychologische Handlungskompetenzen (key competencies) | 6 | |||
| Spezialisierung Angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie [Wahl 2 aus 10] | 6 | |||
| Organisationsberatung (core) | 0 | |||
| Total | All programme modules (core, specialisation choices, and master thesis). | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready Wirtschaftspsychologie skills that help you shape collaboration and organization in companies facing digital transformation and global change.
- You learn to apply psychological expertise in economic contexts, preparing you for roles at the human–organization interface where businesses actively seek practical problem-solving.
- Because the programme is designed for applicants without psychological prerequisites, you can transition into Wirtschaftspsychologie using your existing economic background and work experience.
- Your Master of Science qualification supports career progression into specialist and responsibility roles where psychological knowledge in organizations adds value.
- With flexible distance learning, you can keep working while studying, so you graduate with both academic learning and practical experience.
Employability rate
Wirtschaftspsychologie graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16%, reflecting ongoing demand for people who can apply psychology in business and organizational settings.
Together, these figures suggest a relatively stable job outlook, especially for graduates who combine the Master with relevant work experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (foreign qualification) | International applicants need a completed first degree (at least 180 credits) from a state or state-recognised higher education institution, plus relevant professional experience of at least one year after the first degree. Euro-FH also explains an additional route via the Master-Einstiegsprogramm for experienced managers even without a first degree, depending on the applicant’s profile. |
| School-leaving qualification for university entrance |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Wirtschaftspsychologie without prior psychological knowledge (international) |
Language requirements
For admission to this Master’s programme, Euro-FH requires sufficient English language knowledge at level B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). You can also use Euro-FH’s online self-test to estimate your English level.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 391 / per year | The programme page states tuition from 391 €/Monat. |
Proof of financial resources
This programme is delivered as distance learning. Financial proof for your German student visa is generally needed for immigration purposes; Euro-FH’s admission process does not replace visa requirements.
- Evidence of funds for your visa application (for example as required by German immigration/visa guidance).
- Proof that you can cover your programme costs while studying in Germany.
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 |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS provides scholarships for eligible applicants from developing and newly industrialised countries to study development-related postgraduate courses in Germany. You can check the DAAD EPOS course list to confirm this specific Master programme is included for the current EPOS call. |
📝 How to Apply
Register online for the programme
International applicants must submit their registration online and select the desired Master programme. During registration, you provide information about your relevant qualifications and possible recognition of prior learning. After you submit, Euro-FH issues a booking confirmation by email showing your entered details.
Send your admission documents for assessment
After receiving your booking confirmation, Euro-FH provides a checklist of the documents needed for admission and enrolment. The documents are sent by email to the admissions address stated in the Euro-FH registration process. Euro-FH also indicates that it can check international certificates for recognition purposes free of charge via the database of the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB).
Complete enrolment and start your studies
Once Euro-FH has reviewed your submitted documents, you receive your start package and access to the online campus. The programme page also notes that after enrolment, you can begin with a free test study period. If any documents are missing or additional evidence is required, Euro-FH will request this as part of the enrolment review process.