Work, Organizational and Business Psychology, Master 1 subject

  • How do you find and retain suitable employees and managers with potential for development?​
  • What motivates employees?
  • What is good employee management?
  • How can we support sustainable action in organisations through human resource management?
  • How can we support organisations, managers and employees during times of change? What does change mean?
  • How can we create humane, healthy and safe workplaces?
  • How do digitalisation and the implementation of intelligent systems affect organisations?
  • What research methods can I use to measure and evaluate the impact of interventions in organisations?​

Profile

Degree
Master of Science
Start
Winter semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Restricted
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it prepares students for a fascinating and multifaceted career in organisations, consulting, and even as a freelancer. 
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Occupational Psychology, in particular safety management and occupational health management
  • organisational psychology, in particular HRM, HR analytics and change management
  • applied social psychology, in particular sustainability and diversity
  • management diagnostics
  • personnel psychology
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
brings:
  • Methodological competence
  • Fundamentals of social psychology, occupational psychology, organisational psychology and business psychology
enjoys:
  • Research and application of occupational, organisational and business psychology knowledge

This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Psychology, B.Sc.
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work

  • in human resource management as an HR business partner
  • in management consulting, training providers and management diagnostics
  • in personnel development, talent management and employer branding
  • in change management
  • in occupational health and safety and occupational health management (OHM)

And else?
An internship ...

is mandatory. It is done during the degree course.
Duration: 6,5 weeks

Studying abroad ... is recommended.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Dr. Andreas Utsch

Building, Room: IB 4/127

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27895

E-mail: andreas.utsch@rub.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Psychologie

Building, Room: IB 01/101

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24604

E-mail: fsr-psychologie@rub.de

Website Fachschaft