BSc in HR Management and Business Psychology
Vienna, Austria
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* students who do not need visa | students who need visa april 1st
Key Summary
Why Choose this Program?
At Modul University Vienna, the Bachelor of Science in HR Management and Business Psychology stands out for its innovative approach to understanding and managing an organization's most valuable asset—its people. This HR and Business Psychology Program is specifically designed for those passionate about combining psychological insights with business strategy to drive success.
From the start, you will engage with a curriculum that intertwines the complexities of human behaviour with the strategic needs of businesses. As part of this Bachelor in HR Management, the program’s interdisciplinary nature means you will delve into social and personality psychology, alongside core business disciplines like marketing, leadership, and change management. This comprehensive education prepares you to understand the factors influencing workplace dynamics and actively shape them, making it one of the leading options for those seeking a Human Resources Degree in Austria.
One of the program’s key features is its emphasis on practical application. The Capstone Project, a 900-hour internship, allows you to step into real-world scenarios, tackling the challenges HR professionals and business psychologists face daily. Studying HR and business psychology at Austria’s leading private university provides a platform to apply knowledge, test your skills, and build a network of invaluable professional connections across HR management in central Europe.
As you progress through your Business Psychology Degree, you will benefit from a strong focus on research-oriented learning, developing the ability to analyze data critically, understand emerging trends, and apply evidence-based strategies in your decision-making. By the end of the Bachelor of Science in HR Management and Business Psychology, you will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills highly sought after in today’s job market.
*This is a new program beginning in Fall 2025 and accreditation is pending
First Year
Build a solid foundation in business, critical thinking, statistics and social psychology while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals necessary for a successful career in HR and business psychology.
Semester 1
- Marketing and Consumer Behavior
- Introduction to Social Psychology I
- Mathematics and Statistics I
- Advanced Business Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Sustainability Literacy for Business
Semester 2
- Introduction to Social Psychology II
- Mathematics and Statistics II
- Occupational and Social Psychology
- Academic Writing
- Organizational Behavior & CSR
- Quality of Working Life
- Accounting and Management Control I
Second Year
Dive deeper into the field with courses focused on HR, accounting, psychology, and change management. Develop a broader perspective and explore the intersection of psychology, ethics, and business practices.
Semester 3
- Accounting and Management Control II
- Applied Assessment Methods in Psychology
- HR Management & Management Development
- Personality Psychology
- Project Management
- Research Design
Semester 4
- Ethics in International Management
- Cognitive Psychology
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Planning
- Advanced Topics in HR Management
- Change Management
- Philosophy of Science
- Bachelor Thesis Tutorial
Third Year
Enhance your understanding of psychology and gain practical experience through a research project. Choose specialized courses aligned with your interests and career goals, while you apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, in a challenging capstone project.
Semester 5
- Applied Research Methods in Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Leadership and Power
- Specialization Course I
- Specialization Course II
- Internship Preparatory Course
- Bachelor Thesis
Semester 6
- Capstone Project in Business Psychology
- Capstone Project Seminar
Thesis and Capstone project
With a strong emphasis on real-world projects and team collaboration, our BSc in HR and Business Psychology gives you hands-on experience through the mandatory Professional Capstone Project.
This specialist professional project, which takes place in your sixth semester just before graduation, provides ample opportunity to work on real-life professional business cases that will set you up for success directly after university.
Students use the comprehensive Bachelor thesis to delve into a specific area of interest within HR and Business Psychology. The thesis is fully mentored and provides the students with extensive faculty interactions as they finalize their thesis.