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The Bachelor's degree programme in Business Psychology is aimed at school leavers with a university entrance qualification as well as professionally qualified individuals who are interested in psychological issues in the corporate context. Typical target groups are people aspiring to a career in human resource management, corporate and personnel consulting, coaching, change management, or organisational development. This programme is also suitable for career changers seeking a combination of psychology and business. It especially addresses prospective students who want to understand team dynamics and design work processes with a human-centred approach.
What formal criteria apply for admission?
You can apply if you hold one of the following qualifications:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
- Alternatively: at least a two-year completed vocational training and at least three years of professional experience plus successful participation in an aptitude test and the selection procedure
- If you obtained your university entrance qualification abroad, you must provide proof of equivalence as well as sufficient German language skills (e.g. DSH or TestDaF exam) and pass the selection procedure
The following documents are required for the application: CV with recent passport photo, copy of an identity document, proof of university entrance qualification, and, if applicable, proof of German language skills (for international applicants).
You are expected to have a interest in psychological and economic contexts as well as the willingness to engage with statistical methods. You should bring social competence, communication skills, and reflective self-management, as project work, teamwork, and independent learning are integral parts of the university’s CORE principle. Initiative, curiosity about human behaviour in organisations, and motivation to work scientifically and apply results in practice are advantageous.
What study content does the Bachelor in Business Psychology at SRH University cover?
In the Business Psychology bachelor’s degree at SRH University, you acquire in-depth knowledge of psychology and specifically deepen it at the interface with business. Key subjects include personnel psychology, personnel development and personnel psychological interventions. You learn to prepare psychological reports and gain a foundation in general psychology, statistics and personality psychology.
- Market and Consumer Psychology: Analysis of decision-making processes and consumer behaviour
- Organisational Development: Designing and supporting change processes in companies
- Coaching, Mentoring and Change Management: Developing consulting skills to support employees and teams
- Crisis Intervention & Emergency Psychology: Application of psychological methods in critical situations in the work context
- Human Factors & Applied Psychology in the Workplace: Implementation of findings to improve work and the working environment
- Project Management: Planning and control of psychological projects in a business environment
In addition to subject-specific expertise, the degree programme also imparts methodical, social and self competencies. All content is closely linked to the CORE principle of SRH, which promotes practical and self-directed learning in small groups.
How is the Business Psychology degree programme organised at SRH University?
The programme is organised as a full-time on-campus course and usually lasts seven semesters (210 ECTS) at the Dresden campus. At other locations, the standard period of study is six semesters. Teaching takes place in small groups with about 20 lessons per week, consisting of face-to-face sessions, project work and workshops.
- 5-week blocks: You cover the content in a compact form, with changing exam formats at the end of each block
- Internship: A mandatory practical semester provides you with concrete insights into the working world
- Final thesis: At the end of the course, students write a bachelor’s thesis
- Individual specialisation: The specialisation in Business Psychology takes place after the second or third semester and is based on personal preference and group size
The CORE principle (Competence-Oriented Research and Education) stands for action-oriented and self-directed learning with the direct application of knowledge in practical projects. The block model organisation allows time for part-time jobs and private activities.
What career prospects do you have after completing the Business Psychology degree?
With a bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology, you are qualified for numerous roles at the interface between psychology and business. Your specialisation opens up diverse fields of application especially in personnel management and consulting.
- Management Consulting: Advising organisations on personnel and change topics
- Personnel Management: Aptitude diagnostics, personnel selection, personnel development
- Change and Organisational Development: Accompanying transformation processes
- Coaching & Mentoring: Advising and developing teams and executives
- Strategy Development & Moderation: Leading workshops, mediation and team processes
- Intercultural Management: Support in international projects and team structures
Furthermore, the bachelor’s degree optimally prepares you for advanced master’s programmes (e.g. in health psychology, forensic psychology or business psychology at master level). However, a classical psychotherapeutic licence is not possible with this degree.
At which location do you study Business Psychology at SRH University?
The Bachelor in Business Psychology is offered at the SRH Campus Dresden over seven semesters. Alternatively, you can complete the on-campus degree at the following locations (each six semesters): Fürth, Hamm, Heidelberg, Cologne, Stuttgart. From 2026, Leipzig will also be available as an additional location.
The courses take place on site at the respective campus. Personal exchange in small groups, modern facilities and individual support characterise campus life.
How much does the degree cost and what financing options are available?
For the Business Psychology programme at the Dresden location, the monthly tuition fee is €650. This results in the following total costs for seven semesters (42 months): €27,300. In addition, there is a one-off enrolment fee of €750.
- Tuition fees depending on location: e.g. Fürth, Cologne, Stuttgart €690/month; Heidelberg €790/month; Leipzig €650/month
- No additional examination fees: All exams, including retakes, are included in the fees
- Various financing options: Education loans, scholarships, assistance through BAföG or part-time jobs
- Cost transparency: Fees remain constant throughout the entire study period
SRH University offers advice on individual financing concepts as well as support in applying for funding, scholarships and loans for your studies.
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