The Master's Programme in Business and Organisational Psychology at the IEC (part of the Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin (SHB)) gives you a great opportunity to get acquainted with essential functional and management expertise and equip you with the personal skills you need to leave your mark in the increasingly complex world of commercial practice.
The Master's Programme is intended for specialists and executives in many walks of life, for HRM managers, psychologists, marketing experts, social workers and business managers, engineers and scientists, and students from other professions working in enterprises and organisations and interested in finding new career opportunities (e.g. in retail, services, consulting, banking and insurance, healthcare and social work, associations or public institutions and authorities).
Specialists and executives who are already successful in their work can use the course to boost their career with meaningful qualifications and become sought-after talents in the labour market. The course is also particularly intended for people who want to start their careers in business or in non-profit organisations.
You will be able to use the practice-oriented expertise that you will obtain and acquire in the IEC course in many organisational and commercial areas that are becoming increasingly relevant in modern business:
The practical impact of the IEC programmes primarily relies on two aspects:
The programme covers nine modules for a total of 90 ECTS points. Successful graduates are awarded the internationally recognised degree of "Master of Arts".
The modules in brief:
1. Introduction and Methodology
2. Organisational Behaviour and Management
3. Organisational Consulting and Development
4. The Psychology of Change in Organisations
5. Business Psychology I
6. Business Psychology II
7. Introduction to Human Resource Managements I
8. Introduction to Human Resource Management II
9. Market and Advertising Psychology
The Master's Programme is intended for specialists and executives in many walks of life, for HRM managers, psychologists, marketing experts, social workers and business managers, engineers and scientists, and students from other professions working in enterprises and organisations and interested in finding new career opportunities (e.g. in retail, services, consulting, banking and insurance, healthcare and social work, associations or public institutions and authorities).
Specialists and executives who are already successful in their work can use the course to boost their career with meaningful qualifications and become sought-after talents in the labour market. The course is also particularly intended for people who want to start their careers in business or in non-profit organisations.
You will be able to use the practice-oriented expertise that you will obtain and acquire in the IEC course in many organisational and commercial areas that are becoming increasingly relevant in modern business:
- in HR management (including leadership, HR, and organisational development)
- in marketing
- in market research
- in project activities and the management of network
- in consulting
The practical impact of the IEC programmes primarily relies on two aspects:
- our understanding of how executives can be developed further, and
- our access to methods that match this concept of executive development.
The programme covers nine modules for a total of 90 ECTS points. Successful graduates are awarded the internationally recognised degree of "Master of Arts".
The modules in brief:
1. Introduction and Methodology
- Business psychology
- Organisations in a market economy
- Facets of sustainability
- Empirical research methods
- The scientific process
2. Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Principles of organisation, organisational design
- Individual differences
- Dimensions of individual behaviour
3. Organisational Consulting and Development
- Team, organisation, and culture analysis
- Organisational consulting
- Organisational development
4. The Psychology of Change in Organisations
- Business coaching
- Change management
5. Business Psychology I
- General psychology
- Differential psychology
- Social psychology
6. Business Psychology II
- Psychological diagnostics
- Occupational aptitude diagnostics
- Crisis and conflict management
7. Introduction to Human Resource Managements I
- Strategic HRM
- Performance management, talent management
- Personal marketing and recruiting
- Knowledge and service workers
8. Introduction to Human Resource Management II
- Leadership
- Diversity management
- Demography and life cycle-oriented HRM
- Occupational health and welfare
9. Market and Advertising Psychology
- Psychology of demand, consumer behaviour
- Marketing and advertising psychology
- Case studies
Educational organisation
The Master's programme includes nine modules for a total of 90 ECTS, plus a fully supervised and documented study project and Master's thesis.The Steinbeis University offers you coaching and tutoring during your studies. You will have an opportunity to discuss and get advice on current questions from practice and science relating to your studies. The personalised tutoring concept and the study concept represent effective support for your progress on the course. You can leave all administrative concerns to us and completely concentrate on your studies.
Our concept of project competence studies is meant to develop the competences and skills that are relevant in modern organisations by means of a unique study concept (e.g. support for self-management and team working skills) and by combining scientific research and practice. The practical relevance of the studies is guaranteed by the study project that forms part of the degree course. Ideally, you should have an opportunity to complete this project at your place of work. In individual cases, when the study project cannot be done at your employer, the Institute of Executive Capabilities (IEC) can help you find a suitable project and project host.
Teaching methods include lectures, practice elements such as case studies, student presentations, and group discussions. The programme also encourages students to share their insights in class and on the powerful learning platform. The platform hosts shared work assignments as well as multimedia study materials, access to academic libraries, and abstracts for publications on leadership and management topics covered in the course.
The flexible design of the course makes the degree a particularly suitable choice for students in employment. You can study alongside your normal job in a combination of self-guided studies and classroom sessions.
Each semester students will attend one session on campus (two to three modules; five to seven days) - April and September each year. During the rest of the semester, students will pursue their studies while making use of the institute's elaborate e-learning platform.
Internships
No additional internship is necessary, since the programme is extra-occupational.Forms of assessment
The modular structure of the course includes exams for each module. Students complete every module by passing the relevant exam. A variety of exam types and formats are used, among them exam papers and homework assignments for each module. Any written exams are held as part of the on-campus sessions.For each successfully completed module, students gain 5-7 ECTS (55 in total for nine modules). The course ends with your completion of the Master's thesis (35 ECTS).
Course objectives
The Master's programme will enable you to understand the psychological, social, and commercial mechanisms at work among individuals, teams, and organisations and use your insights in your professional practice. The programme is fully committed to combining scientific research in the field with the relevant practical applications. The IEC also places particular emphasis on developing the personalities of our students.Language requirements
English skills will be checked during the admission process (interviews). For the international Master's programme, German skills are not necessarily required.Academic requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)Aptitude test/interview
Enrolment fees
250 EURCosts of living
Approx. 600 EUR per month / 20 EUR per day plus accommodationJob opportunities
The flexible design of the course makes the degree a particularly suitable choice for students who are employed.If students wish to stay in Germany during the whole programme, the study management can provide assistance with the search for an internship or a position as a working student.
Arrival support
The Institute of Executive Capabilities provides all information needed for obtaining a visa and checks the compliance of the students' documents with the formalities of the German authorities.Assistance with public transportation, such as a pick-up service from/to the airport may also be provided.
Services and support for international students
The multilingual study management assists students with all subject-specific and other concerns, including enrolment formalities, the organisation of their studies, visa and travel formalities, the organisation of accommodation in Berlin and more. Where required, assistance in finding an employment or internship may also be provided.Accompanying the academic training, professional coaching is provided for each student by a qualified member of the faculty.
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