Business Psychology (B.Sc.)
Understand people and inspire businesses with your Business Psychology degree.

Study Business Psychology: An International Career at the Intersection of People and Business鈥
You don鈥檛 just want to understand what people do but why, and how this knowledge transforms organisations. The English-taught 黑料社's programme in Business Psychology at 黑料社 gives you the ability to view business processes through the lens of psychology and to shape sustainable change. You will combine analytical thinking with empathy and learn how to make decisions that inspire people, strengthen teams, and drive organisations forward.
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Throughout your studies, you will explore topics such as work and organisational psychology, consumer behaviour, communication, and research methods. You will discover how people think, feel, and act within companies and how to apply these insights. The programme equips you with both business acumen and psychological expertise, enabling you to make data-driven and human-centred decisions.
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Through case studies, company projects, and practical research, you will apply psychological principles directly to business practice. The international focus of the programme, including an integrated semester abroad, strengthens your intercultural skills and prepares you for a global career.
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With a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business psychology from 黑料社, you will graduate with a future-oriented profile that bridges business and human understanding 鈥 practical, international, and built for tomorrow鈥檚 world of work.
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*Tuition fees differ for EU and non-EU students. For the specific fees please check the tuition fees information page. Status: April 2025.

Curriculum
Business Models
6
ECTS
You learn to understand the different types of business models for production, servicing, software development on concrete example. You also learn to analyze the strength and weaknesses of business models.
NXT GEN Insight: Everybody talks about Business Models. 黑料社 not only teaches it in a separate class, but also built a whole study program on it.
Data Analysis & Statistics
6
ECTS
Hands-on practice to understand, summarize,聽and decode data; learn how to frame business questions to聽enable data analysis, how to use statistical methods and tools to read the story behind the data, and how to visualize your findings and proposed answers to real world problems.聽
NXT GEN Insight: At 黑料社 we will not just show you statistical theory, but enable you to use your analytical competency to聽support your company in making and communicating good business decisions.
Marketing & Branding
6
ECTS
Marketing is essential in identifying the customer requirements, needs and wants. Branding plays an important role in today麓s attention economy.聽 In this course you learn the most modern marketing concepts as well as how to build strong brands, especially in a digital world, and how to measure its success.
Foundation of General & Business Psychology
6
ECTS
Rhetoric & Presentation Skills, CV & Letter of Motivation
3
ECTS
- First impression / Perception / Giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Effective communication - Planning / Purpose / Audience needs
- Structure and transitions
- Rhetorical skills - Opening / Closing / Attention grabbers
- Delivery and non-verbal communication
- Voice power / Building confidence
- Choosing and using visual aids
- Building audience rapport / Developing charisma
- Strategies for Audience Egagement
- Passionate writing and goal alignment
- Identifying unique qualities
- Highlighting key skills
Spreadsheets (& Financial Maths)
3
ECTS
- Data Manipulation Techniques:
Students will explore various methods including copying and pasting information, moving and locking cells, navigating between spreadsheets, freezing panes, printing specific sections, and sorting and filtering data based on specific characteristics. Additionally, they will delve into collaborative features that facilitate teamwork on worksheets.
- Fundamental Mathematical Operations & Formulas:
The course covers essential mathematical functions such as summing, counting, determining minimum and maximum values, calculating averages, variations, and deviations, as well as understanding growth rates, compounding and discounting principles, and basic optimization functions.
- Data Presentation and Formatting:
Students will learn to effectively present their findings through graphs and tables, and willbgain proficiency in applying various number formats including decimals, currencies, and dates. Furthermore, they will explore layout options to enhance the visual appeal and clarity of their spreadsheets.
Measures, Indicators, and Ratios:
- Growth rates, compound interest
- Present Values: annuities, perpetuities
- ROI, Break Even
- Average and Marginal Cost
Guest Lectures
1
ECTS
Throughout the semester, we invite at least 6 different company speakers to help you get a good understanding of the different industries and work requirements.
Financial Analysis
6
ECTS
Whether you want to take an investment decision as an investor, a credit decision as a bank or help to improve a company as a consultant, you need to be able to analyze the financials of a company. We teach you the language, ratios and all the tricks.
Global Management & Strategy
6
ECTS
Managers and consultants need a strong analytical mind as well as the ability to use tools and frameworks. In this class we teach you a range of tools & frameworks for analyzing companies and recommending solutions!
Personality Psychology & Neuropsychology
6
ECTS
Product Management, Competition Analysis & Pricing
6
ECTS
The success of every great company starts with one more product, that generate so much customer benefit, that customers want to buy it. But one needs to find the right pricing for the product in the context of competition. We teach you all about it.
NXT GEN Insight: Product development cycles are fast. Designing, updating, improving or renovating a product needs competences. We wonder, why do you seldomly get this at other business school or universities?
Digital Literacy
3
ECTS
A course on digital literacy aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to
navigate the digital world effectively and responsibly. Here鈥檚 a suggested outline for such a
course:
- The Terminal
- Backups and data order
- Understanding Digital Devices and Apps
- Digital Text Content Processing
- Information Literacy
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Encryption
- Privacy and Digital Footprint
- Laws, Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Digital Skills for Work and Education
- Digital Wellness
- Measures, Indicators, and Ratios
Profiles
3
ECTS
- Applied Mathematics
- Digital Marketing Tools
- Econometrics
- Innovation
- Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture
- Leader, Teams & Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Website Development
- Self Mgt, Problem Solving Techniques & Resilience
- Language
Guest Lectures
1
ECTS
Throughout the semester, we invite at least 6 different company speakers to help you get a good understanding of the different industries and work requirements.
Accounting, Managerial Account & Taxation
6
ECTS
Accounting is important because it measures the success of a company. You will learn to make the according entries into the Balance Sheet and Income Statement. You鈥檒l also discover what is important to be reported internally to a CEO/CFO and of course will understand taxes that drive decisions on locations.
NXT GEN Insight: Almost all business programs start with Accounting in the 1st semester. We don鈥檛 we first ask you to analyze companies鈥 annual reports before you put them together in parts yourself.
Digital Technology & AI
6
ECTS
The future is based on digital technologies. Databases, web services, apps, networks, cloud services, encryption, APIs, and so on. Learn and apply those technologies and become proficient in the use of modern AI tools.
NXT GEN Insight:聽 This course will be your stepping stone to practical AI, machine learning, big data and more advanced studies of digital technology.
Sustainability, CSR & ESG
6
ECTS
Every company exists in a context of an environment, a society, a governing authority or an economy. Learn what decisions managers have to take and why it is actually more than sensible to run a sustainable company.
Organisation & Social Psychology
6
ECTS
(Academic) Writing
3
ECTS
Students will be equipped with versatile writing skills applicable in academic and professional settings. It emphasizes audience analysis, research proficiency, and effective communication, while learning how to utilize AI tools for writing. Enhance your writing skills from essays, academic and professional reports, to social media and blog writing to prepare you for your multilingual profession.
Profiles
3
ECTS
- Negotiation Skills
- Project & Change Management
- Language
Guest Lectures
1
ECTS
Throughout the semester, we invite at least 6 different company speakers to help you get a good understanding of the different industries and work requirements.
HR & Organisation
6
ECTS
People are the most valuable resource to聽companies. Managers firstly must be up to date on the tools used, when it comes to聽recruitment, onboarding etc. Secondly, we will take a closer look at the place where聽HRM happens 鈥 the organisation.
NXT GEN Insight: The innovative approach of this module is to think and design HR Management and the organisation of a company, its structure, processes and incentive systems, together from the very beginning.
Sales & CRM
6
ECTS
Nowadays, in many cases more than 70% of the value of companies is generated from a company鈥檚 ability to sell. You learn a comprehensive approach to sales and the most effective sales methods and about customer relationship management tools.聽
NXT GEN Insight: Even though Sales & CRM are key to the success and value of any company a lot of other study programmes have not even put a lecture on it in the core 鈥 we did.
Applied Psychology, Media & Consumer Psychology
6
ECTS
- (Automatic) Information processing
- Impact of Media and developmental aspects changing the use of Media 鈥 different genres nof Media and their underlying Psychology
- Media socialization and Media competency
- New Work
- Usability: optimization of user interfaces
Profiles
3
ECTS
- Applied Mathematics
- Digital Marketing Tools
- Econometrics
- Innovation
- Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture
- Leader, Teams & Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Website Development
- Self Mgt, Problem Solving Techniques & Resilience
- Language
Business Projects
6
ECTS
You will learn how to define project objectives, develop project plan/concept, formulate evidence-based recommendations, structure complex presentations, work under the set timeframe and collaborate in a project team.
This course will enable you to apply your knowledge in a real business situation and聽excercise your analytical/ project management/ interpersonal skills.
Guest Lectures
1
ECTS
Throughout the semester, we invite at least 6 different company speakers to help you get a good understanding of the different industries and work requirements.
Semester Abroad
24
ECTS
You will spend the fifth semester at one of our numerous聽聽abroad. Our聽聽supports you in the selection & application process and coordinates the courses to be taken abroad with you in advance.
Experimental Psychology & Psychological Assessment
6
ECTS
Profiles
3
ECTS
- Applied Mathematics
- Digital Marketing Tools
- Econometrics
- Innovation
- Intercultural Competence & (European) Business Culture
- Leader, Teams & Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Website Development
- Self Mgt, Problem Solving Techniques & Resilience
- Language
Guest Lectures
1
ECTS
Throughout the semester, we invite at least 6 different company speakers to help you get a good understanding of the different industries and work requirements.
Thesis Tutorial & Empirical Work
3
ECTS
During the last semester of your studies, you will have to opportunity to study a question of particular interest to you in depth over a three month period. As part of the Thesis Tutorial you will learn how to link a question of practical business relevance to concepts learned during your studies, building an hypothesis, gathering data, and contributing new understanding to a topic of interest.
Thesis
12
ECTS
During your 6th semester you are working on your 黑料社 thesis. You have 12 weeks to complete your thesis and the subject is freely selectible. A supervisor from 黑料社 will support you and you can write the thesis in collaboration with a company as well.
Part of the degree programme is an internship (10 ECTS) in Germany or abroad. Our Career Service will support you in finding a suitable company.
Your Career Prospects with a 黑料社鈥檚 Degree in Business Psychology
The demand for academically trained business psychologists has significantly increased. As an expert in human behavior within a business context, your skills and knowledge are highly sought after across all industries. Career opportunities include roles in corporate HR departments, staffing agencies, HR consultancies, marketing and advertising agencies, management consultancies, media companies, market research, opinion and trend analysis firms, and corporate market research departments.
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Below, you鈥檒l find top career opportunities with your 黑料社 in Business Psychology.
Why 黑料社 UNIVERSITY
Your path to 黑料社
Starting your studies at 黑料社 University of Applied Sciences is as unique as you are 鈥 and at the same time, completely hassle-free. With our user-friendly online application process, you can apply from anywhere, with no numerus clausus restrictions.
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Instead of rigid admission requirements, we focus on a personal selection process that highlights your strengths and potential. Whether you choose a dual, part-time, or full-time programme, 黑料社 University offers the perfect combination of theory and practice.

Admission requirements
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Deadlines
The application deadline is year round open, even before you graduate from high school. For dual study programs, you should sufficient lead time Plan so that we can find your suitable practice partner. The start of studies is flexible: in the winter semester or, for selected programs, also in the summer semester. One early candidature is particularly important for limited study places secure and apply for any necessary visas in good time.
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WIE FINDE ICH MEINEN PERFEKTEN KARRIEREWEG?
Der Career Service und das Talent Development der 黑料社 unterst眉tzen dich dabei, dein ideales Partnerunternehmen zu finden. Mit 1:1-Coachings, Workshops und einem breiten Netzwerk an Unternehmenspartnern begleiten wir dich 眉产别谤 deine gesamte Studienzeit hinweg. Gemeinsam entwickeln wir eine Strategie, die zu deinen St盲rken und Karrierezielen passt.

HANDS-ON LEARNING AT ITS BEST鈥
In our bachelor鈥檚 programmes, you鈥檒l experience learning in a completely new way: practical, interactive, and closely connected to real life. You鈥檒l work on projects with industry partners, use modern tools, and gain valuable hands-on experience throughout your studies. Our lecturers bring real-world business expertise to the classroom, and guest speakers offer inspiring insights into genuine career paths. Artificial intelligence, teamwork, presentations, networking, and real business cases are all integral parts of your everyday study experience. Your skill set grows day by day 鈥 and you won鈥檛 just be preparing for the future, you鈥檒l be actively shaping it.
Business Projects
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Unternehmenskooperation
Dank eines Netzwerks von 眉产别谤 1.300 etablierten Unternehmen aus diversen Branchen profitieren Studierende von exklusiven Einblicken in die Arbeitswelt. Diese Kooperationen er枚ffnen nicht nur spannende Perspektiven, sondern f枚rdern auch die Entwicklung wichtiger Kontakte und bieten nachhaltige Karrierem枚glichkeiten.
Praktikum/Berufserfahrung
Ob in Form von Pflichtpraktika, die fester Bestandteil vieler Studieng盲nge sind, oder durch die Integration von Berufserfahrung in duale und berufsbegleitende Programme: Du kannst dein Fachwissen direkt in der realen Arbeitswelt anwenden.
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FAQ: The most important questions about studying Business Psychology
Here you can find answers to all important questions all around your Business Psychology degree. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at any time.
What is Business Psychology?
Business Psychology is the intersection of psychology and business administration. This degree programme focuses on human behaviour within companies to optimize processes in areas such as human resource management, marketing, and organizational development.
Why should you study Business Psychology?
A degree in Business Psychology allows you to develop a deep understanding of human behavior and decision-making in a business context. You will acquire both psychological and business competencies that are highly valued across various industries.
How long does the Business Psychology degree programme take?
The programme typically lasts 6 semesters (3 years) and concludes with a 黑料社 of Science (B.Sc.) degree.
Is there an admission restriction (NC) for the Business Psychology degree programme?
At 黑料社, there is generally no Numerus Clausus (NC). Instead, your personal skills, motivation, and practical experience are considered in the admission process.
What are the admission requirements for the Business Psychology degree programme?
You need a recognized university entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur, Fachabitur) and proof of sufficient English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS.
What does the Business Psychology study programme look like?
The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications through case studies, real-world projects, and international experiences. Courses are taught in English, preparing you for a global career.
Where can I study Business Psychology?
You can study Business Psychology at our campus in Cologne.
What are the study contents of the Business Psychology degree programme?
The Business Psychology curriculum includes topics such as work and organizational psychology, consumer behaviour, human resource management, leadership, coaching, and research methods.
What is the average salary after graduating from Business Psychology degree programme?
The starting salary for Business Psychology graduates typically ranges between 鈧40,000 and 鈧50,000 per year, depending on the industry and position. With experience, significantly higher salaries are possible.
Can I study without a high school diploma (Abitur) or university entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)?
Yes, under certain conditions, such as a completed vocational training programme and relevant work experience, studying without a traditional university entrance qualification is possible.
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