MBA in Organisational Psychology

IU of Applied Sciences

Empower people and transform organisations — combine business leadership with psychological insight to create healthier workplaces, guide change, and drive sustainable organisational success.

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MBA

Programme level

18 months

Study duration

11,433$

Cost per year

English

Study language

Programme info

  • Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
  • Language: English
  • Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
  • Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
  • Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
  • Study Duration: 18 months

The MBA programme will strengthen your leadership, strategic thinking and managerial capabilities, while providing you with a solid grounding in essential business functions. There are ten specialisations to choose from, including Artificial Intelligence, Finance & Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Healthcare Management. You can therefore tailor your degree to your career ambitions. Graduates are prepared for senior-level roles, armed with practical experience, advanced decision-making skills and the confidence to drive growth and transformation in any industry.

Our MBA with a specialisation in Organisational Psychology in Germany is designed to strengthen your ability to shape modern workplaces and prepare you for impactful leadership roles in people-focused environments. You will develop essential soft skills alongside a solid foundation in communication, organisational behaviour, and development tools. You'll be able to:

  • Demonstrate leadership and make informed decisions rooted in psychological insight.
  • Apply effective communication and organisational development methods.
  • Create healthy, collaborative, and future-ready work environments with confidence.

Fundamental courses

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Management
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Managerial Economics
  • Performance Management
  • International Marketing
  • Corporate Finance
  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
  • Operations and Information Management


Capstone project

  • An MBA capstone project is the final step in many MBA programmes. Here, MBA students apply all that they have learnt by analysing a meaningful and strategic business question.

  • Industrial and Organisational Psychology
  • Conversation Management and Communication Techniques
  • Project: Corporate Organisational Development
  • Seminar: Current Topics in Industrial and Organisational Psychology

Graduates with an MBA specialising in Organisational Psychology are in high demand across industries such as consulting, HR management and corporate development. This specialisation offers the chance to have a positive influence on workplaces while building a fulfilling career. Here’s a glimpse of the available opportunities:


Change Management Consultant

Your role involves guiding organisations through periods of transformation. This involves analysing the human and organisational impacts of change, designing communication strategies and ensuring that employees remain engaged and productive throughout the process.


Workplace Wellbeing Specialist

You develop and oversee wellbeing programmes that promote mental health, resilience to stress, and healthy work habits. You help build a supportive and sustainable work environment through assessments and targeted interventions.


Organisational Development Analyst

You analyse organisational structures, workflows and team dynamics in order to suggest ways in which efficiency and collaboration can be enhanced. You use data-driven psychological insights to help shape a healthier, more future-ready organisation.

General admission requirements

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
  • Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies


Further admission opportunities

Applicants with an undergraduate degree comprising 180 ECTS credits can compensate for missing ECTS credits (up to a maximum of 30 ECTS) for admission to the 90 ECTS MBA program by 

  • Providing proof of at least one year of full-time work experience to compensate for a maximum of 30 ECTS at the start of the study program.

(This work experience must be acquired after completing the undergraduate degree.)


Recognition of knowledge and abilities acquired outside of higher education is possible in principle.


Work experience

  • Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
  • You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us


English language skills

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
  • TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
  • Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)

*Proof must not be older than two years. 


Alternative ways to prove your English language skills: 

Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.

Programme campus:

Cologne

University’s main campus:

IU of Applied Sciences

Berlin, Germany

Programme name:

MBA in Organisational Psychology

Field of study:

Business & Management, People & Organizational Management

Programme level:

MBA

Programme language:

English

Language requirements:

IELTS: 6

TOEFL: 80

Cambridge certificate: B2

Duration & semesters:

18 months / 3 semesters

Next admission date:

01 Apr 2026

Programme pricing

Study mode Workload Duration Cost per year Total cost
On-campus Full-time 18 months 11,433$ 17,150$
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