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MSc Work, Organizational and Business Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Work, Organizational and Business Psychology at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it prepares students for a fascinating and multifaceted career in organisations, consulting, and even as a freelancer.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: 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.

Career pathways

Graduates 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).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-restricted programme (numerus clausus). Language of instruction: German. Suited for graduates of: Psychology, B.Sc. or related subjects.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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