Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige combines business and psychology so you can better understand economic behavior and support positive organizational development.
The program awards a Master of Science (M.Sc.) with 120 ECTS points, is taught in German, and is designed for students who already hold a first higher-education degree and have relevant prior knowledge and current professional activity.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core expertise by linking economic know-how with psychological foundations.
- Focus on management and decision-making from a psychological perspective.
- Learn market psychology topics such as consumer behavior and motivations.
- Develop applied skills in personnel management and organizational development.
- Deepen your understanding of mediation and psychological interview techniques.
- Strengthen analytical competence for business-related psychological questions.
- Advance empirical social research skills for business-relevant analysis.
- Apply psychological methods to understand economic behavior more effectively.
- Prepare the academic foundation for the master thesis.
- Complete the Master Thesis as a culminating academic work.
- Synthesize economic and psychological approaches into a defensible analysis.
- Produce a thesis that supports your progression toward further research or professional roles.
Curriculum
120 ECTS master’s with four semesters plus thesis; the official study plan lists module credits by semester and assigns a 12 ECTS thesis/Kolloquium block at the end.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Psychology and business fundamentals | Grundlagen Wirtschaftspsychologie | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 2 | Management and methods | Management, Organisation und empirische Methoden | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 3 | Applied psychology in economic contexts | Angewandte Wirtschaftspsychologie | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 4 | Master Thesis and final colloquium | Thesis and Kolloquium | 12 | 30 |
| remaining coursework for completion | 18 | |||
| Total | Complete programme including coursework across semesters and the master thesis block | 120 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You qualify for responsibility-focused roles such as personnel development, marketing, change management, and organizational consulting using psychological methods in business decisions.
- You build job-ready skills in understanding market psychology and consumer behavior, helping you support evidence-based strategies in organizations.
- You develop stronger analytical capability through empirical social research so you can translate behavioral insights into practical recommendations for companies.
- You graduate with a state-recognised and internationally recognised Master of Science degree, supporting career progression in Germany and internationally.
- Because the program is designed for working professionals, you can keep your career momentum while gaining advanced psychological competence for business contexts.
Employability rate
For graduates in economic psychology-related master studies in Germany, employability is typically in the range of about 85% with an unemployment rate around 15%, reflecting continued hiring needs for people who can connect psychology and business decision-making.
Overall, this indicates a stable career outlook for roles in HR, marketing, change management, and organizational consulting where behavioral and analytical skills are required.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with business content | International applicants must hold a completed first higher-education degree (e.g., Bachelor, Diplom, Magister, or Staatsexamen, or an equivalent qualification). Admission depends on prior knowledge as follows: if your degree includes an economic science component of at least 40 ECTS you can begin directly. If your degree is in another field, you must bring 1.5 years of relevant professional experience that fits the master; in this case, the university recommends taking a preparation course in business administration. In all cases, you also need current employment. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | Admission depends on having a business/economics component of at least 40 ECTS from your first degree. |
Language requirements
The M.Sc. in Wirtschaftspsychologie at FOM is taught in German. For international applicants, you must provide German language proof as required by the university for admission to this study programme.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 12300 / per year | 12,300 Euro total study fees, payable in 30 monthly instalments of 410 Euro. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time Immatrikulationsgebühr of 1,590 Euro, payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 Euro within the first semester. Reduced for certain eligible participants as stated by the university. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time Prüfungsgebühr of 500 Euro, payable at the end of the study program. |
Proof of financial resources
To study in Germany, international applicants must show sufficient financial resources for tuition and living costs as part of the visa and residence process. Exact amounts and document formats depend on your visa category and the guidance provided by the German authorities.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Germany for the visa/residence process (follow the official guidance you receive during your visa application).
- Tuition and fees must be budgeted based on the official FOM fee information for this programme.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September - Winter intake | March - 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 from developing countries for development-related postgraduate courses in Germany. Applicants apply for eligible selected programs and submit their application(s) directly to the respective EPOS course. |
📝 How to Apply
Register and prepare your application
Register your personal data and educational background using the FOM international application process. Ensure your degree documents and transcripts are ready in certified-copy format as required for admission. If your degree does not include sufficient business content, prepare evidence of relevant professional experience that fits the master. Also confirm you meet the requirement of current employment before submitting your application.
Submit required certified documents
Submit all required documents as certified copies to complete your application for admission. Use the application method described by the FOM international office and make sure your submitted documents match the items requested in the application instructions. Keep copies of everything you submit for your records. If translations are needed for your documents, arrange them according to the university’s instructions for international applicants.
Send the application form and documents to the international office
Complete and sign the application form and send it together with your required documents to the FOM international office by email as instructed. Follow the document submission checklist so nothing essential is missing. After submission, wait for the university to review your application. If additional information is needed, respond promptly so your file can be processed.