Arbeits-, Organisations- und Personalpsychologie (M.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Dortmund, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Im Master-Studiengang Arbeits-, Organisations- und Personalpsychologie (M.Sc.) vertiefst du dein Wissen aus dem Erststudium und baust deine Methodenkompetenz gezielt aus. Du erhältst praxisnahes Know-how zu arbeitspsychologischen Interventionsstrategien, zur Eignungsdiagnostik sowie zu quantitativen und qualitativen Forschungsmethoden.
Du lernst, berufliche Handlungssituationen zu reflektieren und Veränderungsprozesse wirksam zu begleiten. Mit dem berufsbegleitenden Studium schließt du dein Studium mit einem staatlich und international anerkannten Master of Science (M.Sc.) der FOM Hochschule ab.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build deeper knowledge from your first degree in Arbeits-, Organisations- und Personalpsychologie (work, organizational and personnel psychology).
- Develop method competence for applying psychology in organizational contexts.
- Train reflection on professional action situations and practice-oriented intervention strategies.
- Work with quantitative and qualitative research methods for organizational psychology topics.
- Strengthen your application competence through practice projects.
- Develop leadership competencies for change and development processes.
- Complete the thesis to finish the Master of Science (M.Sc.) programme.
- Consolidate your organizational-psychology knowledge for work in consulting, HR and health promotion contexts.
Curriculum
120 ECTS master programme structure for Arbeits-, Organisations- und Personalpsychologie (M.Sc.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Arbeitspsychologische Beratung | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Gesundheitspsychologie und mentale Gesundheit | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Change und Innovation | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis | Master Thesis | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Compulsory modules and Master Thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical, work-ready skills in Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie so you can take on specialist and leadership tasks in consulting and organizational development.
- The programme equips you for roles in personnel management and HR-related decision-making, backed by research methods and applied intervention strategies.
- By building method competence and applying psychology to company contexts, you become ready for work in employee development, change processes, and development initiatives.
- You develop the ability to analyze and support adaptation processes, helping you qualify for positions in health promotion and organizational transformation.
- The programme prepares you to pursue further academic steps by earning an internationally recognized Master’s degree that enables promotion.
Employability rate
Graduates in the field of work, organizational and personnel psychology in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady hiring needs in HR, consulting, and organizational development.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook when you align your profile with practical change and personnel-psychology projects.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First higher-education degree with subject credits | International applicants need a completed first higher-education degree (for example a bachelor or equivalent). Depending on previous knowledge, admission is possible if your studies include at least 60 ECTS in psychology and at least 20 ECTS in business/economics, or if you have at least 60 ECTS in psychology plus a minimum three-month relevant practical activity. |
| Relevant current professional activity | In addition to academic qualifications, the programme requires a current professional activity. This is part of the admission conditions described for this master’s programme. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in German. For admission as an international applicant (with foreign qualifications), you must provide proof of German language proficiency in line with FOM’s requirements for this degree programme.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 14390 / total program | Total study fee: 14,390 EUR. Payable in 30 monthly instalments of 410 EUR. |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time enrolment fee of 1,590 EUR, payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 EUR; can be reduced to half for participants with an already completed or ongoing study or an acknowledged further-education at an institute of the BCW group. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 EUR, due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
Before you can apply for a Germany residence permit for study, you must show that you can finance your studies in Germany. Prepare financial evidence in line with German immigration guidance, and plan your proof for the time window required by your visa or residence application.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | June 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports applicants from developing countries for selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany at state or state-recognised universities. As this programme is a Master’s level postgraduate study at a German higher education institution, it may be eligible where the specific course is listed for the EPOS call cycle (check the course listing details during the application round). |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility against the international requirements
Review whether your foreign qualification and prior coursework meet the programme’s stated ECTS conditions (psychology and business/economics) and whether you can meet the requirement for current professional activity. If you are unsure about your ECTS distribution, prepare your transcript information early so you can explain your academic background clearly. Start your document preparation well before the application deadline to avoid delays.
Prepare your application documents
Gather your academic transcripts and proof of your completed degree(s) and ensure the documents reflect the relevant study content. If you have supporting course descriptions or module summaries, keep them available to clarify equivalencies. Also prepare identity documents that you will need during the application and later for immigration processes.
Submit the online application to FOM
Complete the university’s online registration/application process and submit all required documents through the designated online form. Make sure your uploaded files are readable and complete before final submission. After submission, monitor communications from the university and respond promptly if additional clarification or documents are requested.