Business Psychology (B.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Düsseldorf, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The full-time Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programme Business Psychology (B.Sc.) is designed for students who want to use psychological knowledge in a business context and build skills for roles at the interface of people and organisations. The programme combines psychology-focused expertise with business foundations and is supported by practical, applied projects and realistic case studies.
Teaching is provided as Campus-Studium+ with classroom sessions at the university centre in Düsseldorf and digital learning phases. The programme awards 180 ECTS credits and is taught in German, with English-language competence supported through English modules during the degree.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Psychologische & betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen
- Kommunikation & Statistik anwenden
- Wirtschaftspsychologie vertiefen & analysieren
- Psychologische Diagnostik, qualitative Methoden & Mitarbeitendenförderung
- Globale Perspektiven & Praxistransfer
- Karrierefokus & Abschluss einschließlich Karriere-Coaching und Bachelor-Thesis
Curriculum
The official FOM curriculum presents the six-semester programme through semester-level study blocks. It progresses from psychological and business foundations through research, diagnostics and practical transfer to career development and the Bachelor Thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Semester curriculum block | Psychologische & betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen | 32 | 32 |
| Semester 2 | Semester curriculum block | Kommunikation & Statistik anwenden | 32 | 32 |
| Semester 3 | Semester curriculum block | Wirtschaftspsychologie vertiefen & analysieren | 32 | 32 |
| Semester 4 | Semester curriculum block | Psychologische Diagnostik, qualitative Methoden & Mitarbeitendenförderung | 32 | 32 |
| Semester 5 | Semester curriculum block | Globale Perspektiven & Praxistransfer | 32 | 32 |
| Semester 6 | Career development and degree completion | Karrierefokus & Abschluss einschließlich Karriere-Coaching und Bachelor-Thesis | 20 | 20 |
| Total | Six semester-level curriculum blocks including psychological and business foundations, research methods, diagnostics, practical transfer, career development and the Bachelor Thesis | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with business-psychology expertise that positions you for roles at the interface of people and organizations, including areas like people development and organisational development.
- You gain practical, applied skills in analysing and shaping behavior in workplace and customer contexts, helping you stand out in hiring processes for psychology-informed business roles.
- You build a job-ready profile that supports career entry in marketing-related functions where understanding consumer and human behavior is a core requirement.
- The bachelor’s degree is designed to prepare you for applied problem-solving, so you can take on real workplace tasks instead of only theory-based learning.
- As you progress through structured study phases, you develop decision-making and intervention skills that support growth toward senior responsibilities in people and change-focused functions.
Employability rate
For graduates of business psychology in Germany, employability is typically around 82%, while unemployment is typically about 18%, reflecting steady demand for people-and-organization expertise across business functions.
Together, these figures indicate a reasonably stable job outlook, especially for applicants who can demonstrate applied skills and evidence-based working methods.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (university entrance eligibility) | International applicants need a higher-education entrance qualification such as Abitur or Fachabitur, or an education credential recognised as equivalent for university admission at FOM. |
| English proficiency (CEFR B2) | Englishkenntnisse on the level B2 are required for admission; proof must be provided by the end of the 1st semester. |
| German proficiency (CEFR B2) for international applicants | For international study applicants, FOM also requires Germankenntnisse on the level B2. |
Language requirements
For admission to Business Psychology (B.Sc.), international applicants need English proficiency at CEFR level B2. In addition, for international study interests the university requires German proficiency at CEFR level B2 (proof must be provided by the end of the 1st semester).
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 25020 / per year | Total tuition for the full degree: EUR 25,020 (payable in 36 monthly instalments of EUR 695). |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 420 / one time | One-time immatriculation fee: EUR 420. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee: EUR 500 (due at the end of the degree, linked to registration for the thesis/final assessment). |
Proof of financial resources
FOM uses tuition-based study fees for this Bachelor programme. For your stay in Germany, you must also meet the official immigration requirements for sufficient funds; prepare your financial proof documents according to the German embassy or immigration guidance you follow for your visa/residence permit.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September/October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 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/October - 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/October - 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online and prepare certified documents
Submit your application through the university’s official application process and complete the required information about your education. Prepare authenticated copies of your educational documents and language certificates. If any document is not in German or English, arrange translation by a certified translator before submission.
Submit documents by e-mail to the International Office
After completing the application form, send the signed application form together with the required documents by e-mail to the address given by FOM International. Ensure your files are in the requested format (PDF) and correctly named so they can be processed. Keep copies of everything you submit.
Complete enrolment steps after admission
Once you receive the admission decision, follow the next instructions for enrolment. Provide any additional originals or required paperwork that the university requests after admission. If you still need to complete language proof by the stated deadline, plan ahead so you can meet the required submission timing.