Business Psychology and Sustainability

• Business Psychology and Sustainability -you are interested in the psychological perspective on issues of ecological, economic and social sustainability.
• are interested in the impact of global changes on companies
• HR & Management - have an interest in topics such as consumer and media psychology as well as holistic Strategic Management.
• Digitalization & Change Management - openness to digital business models and transformation processes.
• Desire for practical work and innovative questions - projects, practical questions and practical collaborations are an important part of the curriculum.
• Communication and team skills & entrepreneurial thinking - you often work in groups and develop strategies, you are motivated to take responsibility for... and make decisions.

• A university degree qualifying to enter a profession (Bachelor's or Diplom) in a related field, e.g. (Psychology, Business Administration, BA or Business Science)
• Above-average degree (min. mark UK), grade (2.5)
• University degree with at least 210 European Credit Transfer System credits (European Credit Transfer System) or at least 180 European Credit Transfer System (30 European Credit Transfer System must be acquired during the Master's program)
• from the Bachelor's degree at least 20 European Credit Transfer System in basic subjects in psychology, 20 European Credit Transfer System in business-related subjects, 25 European Credit Transfer System in psychological application subjects (of which at least 12 European Credit Transfer System in business psychology subjects) or comparable assignments, credit, performance
• Language skills: As the degree programme is offered in German, good German language skills are required (usually at level C1 or proof in the context of Mutterschutz examinations such as DSH or TestDaF) as well as good English language skills (level B2 or higher)
   

Application deadlines: Application is only possible for the winter semester via the university website. The deadline is June 15 (winter semester).

With the Master of Science, you are ideally prepared to join a wide range of companies, management consultancies or non-profit organizations. Typical activities include

• Sustainable HR management - e.g. HR manager with a special field in Sustainability
• Change management and organizational development - e.g. change management consultant or organizational psychologist
• Sustainability communication and management - e.g. sustainability manager
• CSR advis or - e.g. CSR consultant
• Market and consumer research - e.g. as a Marketing Consultant
• Psychological advisory service and coaching - e.g. self-employment

The degree also qualifies you for admission to a doctoral/PhD program (US)/programme (UK).

Yes, in the course of your Studies you can take

• 1 compulsory elective module (select one of two modules from the degree programme)
• 1 elective module (select a module from the range offered by the institution of higher education after approval)

can be elected.

Further information on Elective Courses will be communicated at the start of programme.

Yes, a semester abroad is possible. It is advisable to complete this in the 2nd semester. The modules taken there do not have to correspond one-to-one with the contents in the schedule of modules, it is sufficient if they fit the broad discipline of Business Psychology and Sustainability and correspond to the Master's level. There are basically two options for studying abroad:

1. At a partner university of Aalen University of Applied Sciences
2. At a freely electedinstitution of higher education abroad.

The starting point for studying abroad is always an advisor from the International Representative and/or the International Center.