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Hochschule Harz
Bachelor German 👥 Social Sciences

Business Psychology

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

About the Program

Business Psychology is a program that prepares students to support companies as trainers, consultants and organisational developers. Students learn to create professional surveys of customers or employees, and carry out sophisticated experiments for market research. The program covers fundamentals of psychology, business administration and market research in the first three semesters. In the fifth and sixth semesters, students work on several projects and can specialize in either Personnel (Personnel Selection, Personnel Development, Coaching, Change-Management) or Markets and Consumption (Consumer Goods Marketing, Advertising and Consumer Psychology, Market Research). The seventh semester includes a work placement at a company and writing a bachelor's thesis. The program also includes seminars for key skills such as Presentation Techniques, Teamwork, Moderation, Conflict Management, and Professional English.
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Business Psychology is a program that prepares students to support companies as trainers, consultants and organisational developers. Students learn to create professional surveys of customers or employees, and carry out sophisticated experiments for market research. The program covers fundamentals of psychology, business administration and market research in the first three semesters. In the fifth and sixth semesters, students work on several projects and can specialize in either Personnel (Personnel Selection, Personnel Development, Coaching, Change-Management) or Markets and Consumption (Consumer Goods Marketing, Advertising and Consumer Psychology, Market Research). The seventh semester includes a work placement at a company and writing a bachelor's thesis. The program also includes seminars for key skills such as Presentation Techniques, Teamwork, Moderation, Conflict Management, and Professional English.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Business Psychology at Hochschule Harz

Is Business Psychology at Hochschule Harz taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Business Psychology programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Business Psychology at Hochschule Harz?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Business Psychology?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Harz — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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