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Deutsch Who is the Master’s programme in Business Psychology (M.Sc.) at FOM suitable for?
The part-time Master’s degree in Business Psychology (M.Sc.) is aimed at professionals who want to combine their knowledge of business and psychology and specifically apply it to leadership roles, change management, personnel or organisational development. It is intended for graduates of business-related or related degree programmes as well as career changers with professional experience, for example in the areas of personnel development, marketing, management consulting or change management, who want to scientifically deepen their competences in dealing with human behaviour in companies.
What formal entry requirements apply to the programme?
To be admitted to the Master’s programme in Business Psychology (M.Sc.) at FOM University you need a first university degree (Bachelor, Diploma, Magister or State Examination). Based on your prior qualifications, the following criteria must be met:
- A degree with at least 40 ECTS credits in the field of business economics entitles you to direct entry.
- Graduates of other disciplines are admitted if they can prove at least 1.5 years of relevant professional experience related to business psychology; in this case, participation in the preparatory course in Business Administration is recommended.
- Current employment is mandatory.
Degrees from accredited vocational academies are also recognised. If you are currently not employed, an individual assessment by the FOM Study Advisory Service is possible.
You should have an interest in psychological questions within business contexts and a willingness to engage in academic work. Good self-organisation, resilience and communication skills are advantageous, as the programme is completed alongside employment and often includes team and project work. Analytical thinking, openness to empirical methods and the desire to understand and shape human behaviour in organisations on a sound basis support success in the programme.
What content can you expect in the Master’s in Business Psychology?
In the Master’s degree in Business Psychology at FOM University, you acquire comprehensive knowledge to analyse, understand, and deliberately influence human behaviour in economic contexts. The central study contents include:
- Psychological foundations of management and decision-making behaviour
- Market psychology and consumer behaviour
- Personnel management and psychological aspects of employee motivation
- Organisational development and change management
- Mediation and psychological communication techniques
- Empirical social research and statistical methods
You learn to combine economic knowledge with psychological methods and develop competencies for sound diagnoses, analyses, and strategies in various business areas. In addition, you can deepen your knowledge through projects and optional international programmes.
How is the course organised? Focus on structure and flexibility
The Master’s programme is specially designed for working professionals and usually lasts five semesters including the Master’s thesis. You benefit from two different study models: the Campus Study+ at one of the nationwide locations or the Digital Live Study with location-independent participation in live lectures. During your studies, you can flexibly switch between these formats each semester or take modules individually in digital form.
- Start each semester in the summer semester (March) and winter semester (September)
- Classes in the evenings and on Saturdays, sometimes on weekdays depending on the time model
- Semester breaks in August as well as from mid to late February
- 120 ECTS credits spread across four academic semesters and the final thesis
- Regular opportunities for block seminars, projects and optional additional offers
- Optional: Participation in FOM International Summer Academies to promote international and intercultural competencies
The study concept allows you to have previous achievements recognised and also, in special situations (e.g. health, family, or professional challenges), to apply for up to two leave semesters.
What career opportunities does the degree open up for you?
With a Master’s degree in Business Psychology, numerous opportunities in responsible positions are open to you. Typical career and professional paths include:
- Personnel development and consulting
- Change management and organisational development
- Market analysis, marketing and consumer research
- Mediation and conflict management in the corporate environment
- Psychological counselling for managers and organisations
- Strategic corporate management with a focus on human behaviour
The degree also entitles you to pursue a doctorate and opens up access to research-oriented careers as well as an optional membership in the Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen (BDP).
At which locations can you study Business Psychology?
The part-time Master’s degree is offered at numerous FOM university centres throughout Germany. The most important campus locations include:
- Berlin
- Bonn
- Bremen
- Dortmund
- Düsseldorf
- Essen
- Frankfurt am Main
- Hamburg
- Hanover
- Karlsruhe
- Cologne
- Munich
- Münster
- Nuremberg
- Stuttgart
Alternatively, you can participate flexibly from any location via the Digital Live Study. The courses are organised to take place outside regular working hours.
What costs should you expect and how can you finance them?
The following costs incur for the Master’s programme in Business Psychology at FOM University:
- Monthly tuition fee: €410 (a total of 30 instalments)
- Total cost of the programme: €14,390
- Enrolment fee: one-off €1,590 (payable in 6 monthly instalments, possibly reduced for prior studies within the BCW Group)
- Examination fee: one-off €500 at the end of the studies
Your tuition fees are tax-deductible. It is possible to have prior achievements recognised, thereby reducing costs and duration of study. In case of financial difficulties, FOM supports with individual payment arrangements. During an approved leave semester, no tuition fees are due.
FOM University is a non-profit organisation; the fees flow directly into the quality of teaching, personal support and modern infrastructure. Further financing options include educational funds and other external sponsorships.
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