Psychology: Business, Organizational and Social Psychology

The aim of the course is to impart scientific work with a high degree of practical relevance in the disciplines of work and organizational psychology, market, consumer and economic psychology as well as applied social psychology and its relevant basics. In these areas, the course should enable students to pursue applied science based on ethical principles, to apply relevant practical work knowledge and methods in commercial and social organizations and to further develop them based on theory and evidence. For this purpose, the participants in the master’s program are taught practical skills in the areas of scientific methods, diagnostics, intervention and evaluation as well as presentation and moderation techniques. The content structure of the course is based on the three pillars: the individual (e.g. personality, motivation), organization (e.g. team, leadership) and society (e.g. political reforms, markets). The teaching of the course content is geared towards both scientific psychology and evidence-based practice. Another key aspect is dealing with social and economic problems of the present and future as well as one's own personal development.