International Business Psychology

The degree programme is currently only offered at our campus in Cologne. It contains the following:
Business Psychology
Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Clinical Psychology in the Workplace
General Psychology
Research Methods
Business Administration and Economics
Mathematics and Statistics
Accounting
Foreign Languages and Soft Skills

Educational organisation

First Semester
International Business, Bookkeeping and Cost Accounting
Mathematics and Statistics I
Business Psychology
English OR German
Academic Writing, Self and Time Management

Second Semester
Microeconomics
Mathematics and Statistics II
General Psychology
Social Psychology
Chinese: Mandarin for Beginners or Business Consulting and HR Consulting
Psychological Research Methods I

Third Semester
Macroeconomics
Contract Law and International Law
Personality Psychology
Psychological Testing and Psychometrics
Clinical Psychology in the Workplace
Psychological Research Methods II

Fourth Semester - Integrated Semester in Shanghai:
Major 1:
International Management
OR
Consumer, Market, and Media Psychology
Additionally:
International Economics
Project/Case Study

Fifth Semester - Integrated Semester in New York
Major 2:
International Marketing Management
OR
International Human Resource Management
Additionally:
Organisational Behaviour
Public Speaking and Persuasive Communication

Sixth Semester
International Business Ethics and Sustainability
Developmental Psychology
Networking, Political Skills, and Personal Branding
Internship
Bachelor's Thesis

Study abroad unit(s)

Participants spend the fourth semester of the programme at Shanghai University and the fifth semester at Berkeley College, New York.

Forms of assessment

The International Business Psychology programme is organised in modules. Each module consists of up to six contact hours per semester. Performance will be graded on the basis of final exams, presentations, and papers. Each module will be awarded with ECTS credits according to the required workload.

Course objectives

International Business Psychology is targeted at students who are interested in the experience and behaviour of individuals and groups in working environments. Thanks to the economic training and the comprehensive technical and methodical knowledge in the relevant professional fields, graduates can select from various options for career entry. Specific areas include Human Resource Management, Management Consulting, and Coaching, particularly in an international context. Students will not only acquire contemporary and practical industry know-how, but will also be active in neighbouring professional areas owing to the broad focus of their education.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills.
German: telc B1 or Goethe Certificate B1 or equivalent (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
English: internal test (level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Academic requirements

University entrance qualification
German level B1
English level B2

Enrolment fees

Enrolment fees amount to 190 EUR per semester. The fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Cologne metropolitan area.

Costs of living

Approx. 800 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Arrival support

Orientation week

Services and support for international students

The Competence Center International Services is always available for international students.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available on the private market. Rent for a single room in a shared flat is approx. 350-400 EUR.