Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Master of Science

Distance learning program @ IU International University of Applied Sciences 

The Master's program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology takes only 2-4 semesters in full-time study or 4-8 semesters in part-time study, depending on the prerequisites. You will deal with topics such as media and communication psychology and deepen your knowledge of, for example, business-oriented organizational development.

At a Glance

University IU International University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Erfurt
Field of Study EconomicsBusiness Psychology
Degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration 2 Semesters
ECTS 60 Credit Points
Language of Instruction German or English
Course contents Strategic Management, Leadership, Psychology in Media and Communications, Interview and Communication Techniques, Coaching and Consulting, Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Electives A, Master Thesis
Electives Change Management in Organizations, Consumer Behavior and Customer Loyalty, Corporate Organizational Development, Customer Journey, New Work, Recruitment and Staff Development
Location online
Enrollment Anytime
Fees
from 329 € monthly
from 10099 € total
More Info https://www.iu-fernstudium.de
  • Master's programme without compulsory attendance at Germany's largest university
  • Start of studies possible at any time, no semester operation
  • Interesting specialisations, for example in Customer Journey
  • Master's programme in only 2-4 semesters with 60 ECTS or in 4-8 semesters with 120 ECTS
  • Language of instruction can be either German or English

These are the prerequisites for the Master in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

With your Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, you will work as a recruiting or talent manager, a customer relationship manager or an organisational consultant and developer, for example.

The Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology is offered by IU International University in 2 variants: the 60-ECTS variant lasts 2 semesters in full-time study, the 120-ECTS variant lasts 4 semesters in full-time study.

For both variants, a first degree from a state-recognised or state-run higher education institution is required, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The final grade of your degree should be at least "Satisfactory".

For the 60 ECTS variant, the following is also required:

  • Your first degree has a major in psychology.
  • If your first degree comprises 240 ECTS, you can be enrolled in the Master's programme immediately.
  • If your first degree comprises 210 ECTS and you can prove at least 1 year of qualified professional experience, you can be enrolled immediately in the Master's programme in Business Psychology. Alternatively, you can take modules at the IU amounting to at least 30 ECTS.
  • If your first degree comprises 180 ECTS, you will enrol in courses of at least 30 ECTS and additionally prove professional experience of at least 1 year. Alternatively, you provide evidence of at least 2 years of qualified professional experience.

For the 120 ECTS variant, the following is also required:

  • Your first degree should have a focus either in economics or business administration or in business/communication psychology
  • If your first degree does not have a corresponding focus, you will take a Master's access examination. If you pass this, you will be enrolled in the Master's programme in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

In addition, you can have extensive prior achievements recognised in order to shorten the study time in the distance learning programme and to save tuition fees. For example, achievements you have made in previous Master's programmes can be recognised. The university can also recognise extensive work experience in the field of business psychology. It is best to submit your application for recognition together with your application.

This is what you will study in the online degree programme in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

This Master's degree at IU comprises about 7-14 modules, which you take and complete in the course of 2-4 semesters of standard study time. Each module has a scope of 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will acquire 60-120 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

In the 60-ECTS variant, the full-time study programme is structured as follows:

  • Semester 1: Strategic Management, Leadership, Psychology in Media and Communications, Interview and Communication Techniques, Coaching and Consulting, Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Semester 2: Compulsory Elective Module A, Master's Thesis

As a specialisation, you can choose from these exciting modules: Customer Journey, Consumer Behaviour and Customer Loyalty, New Work, Organisational Analysis and Development, Recruitment and Development of Human Resources, Enterprise-Oriented Organisational Development.

If you have a first degree with a focus on business/communication psychology, the 120 ECTS variant is structured as follows:

  • Semester 1: Value-based management, change management and organisational development, quantitative research methods, diagnostic procedures, financial psychology, strategic management
  • Semester 2: Conversational Leadership and Communication Techniques, Agility and Creative Work Methods, Scaling and Multivariate Analysis Methods, Leadership, Elective Module A
  • Semester 3: Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Competency and Performance Management, Seminar: Empirical Research, Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compulsory Elective Module B
  • Semester 4: Master's thesis

If you have a first degree with a major in economics, the 120-ECTS variant is structured as follows:

  • Semester 1: Concepts of Psychology, Personality Psychology, Research Methodology, Applied Statistics, Media - and Communication Psychology, Business Ethics
  • Semester 2:Conversation and communication techniques, agility and creative working methods, diagnostic procedures, leadership, compulsory elective module A
  • Semester 3: Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Coaching and Counselling, Quantitative Research Methods, Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Compulsory Elective B
  • Semester 4: Master's thesis

As a first specialisation, you can choose from these exciting modules: Consumer Behaviour and Customer Loyalty, Recruitment and Personnel Development, Analysis and Development of Organisations.

As a second specialisation, you can choose from these exciting modules: Consumer Behaviour and Customer Loyalty, Recruitment and Development, Customer Journey, New Work, Enterprise-Oriented Organisational Development, Organisational Analysis and Development (for undergraduate business studies only), Analysis and Development of Organisations (for undergraduate business or communication psychology studies only).

This is how flexible the standard period of study is in the distance learning programme in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

At IU International University you can choose one of 3 study models for your part-time distance learning programme:

  • In the full-time study, the standard period of study is 2 semesters for the 60 ECTS variant and 4 semesters for the 120 ECTS variant. You can extend the standard period of study by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. The full-time study programme in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is particularly suitable for those who do not work or only work a few hours a week.
  • In the Part-time study I, the standard period of study is 3 semesters for the 60-ECTS variant and 6 semesters for the 120-ECTS variant. You can extend the standard period of study by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Part-time study I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
  • In Part-time study II the standard period of study is 4 semesters for the 60 ECTS variant and 8 semesters for the 120 ECTS variant. You can extend the standard period of study by up to 2 semesters at no additional cost. Part-time study II is particularly suitable if you are heavily involved in your career alongside your distance learning.

By the way, you can also take a vacation semester during the course of your studies, at no additional cost.

How does online study at IU work?

A study programme that adapts to your life: In online studies at IU, you learn flexibly and digitally when you want to learn and where you want to learn.

In the Master's distance learning programme in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at IU International University, there is no compulsory attendance - you study continuously from home, in the library of your choice or wherever you can learn best.

You take your modules and courses when you want. This means that you can usually arrange your study plan and semester schedule flexibly yourself.

Central to the IU distance learning programme are your interactive learning scripts. You receive the scripts in printed form as well as digitally as a PDF and for your tablet. The smart app IU Learn gives you access to the scripts for your Industrial and Organizational Psychology degree as well as scripts from all other distance learning programmes at IU.

You can also access additional materials, such as videos, via myCampus, IU's online campus. You can exchange information with your lecturers and fellow students in virtual live formats, for example, about the interactive courses.

And exams? If you wish, you can write them as online exams. You can take an online exam around the clock as soon as you feel sufficiently prepared for the course material. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the IU's numerous exam centres throughout Germany.

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