Business Administration - Business Psychology

Introduction

The MSc in Business Administration - Business Psychology is fundamentally a business administration programme enriched with strong psychological components. Building on the solid foundation of business knowledge from your bachelor’s degree, this programme offers a specialised focus on the intersection of business and psychology. You will develop an interdisciplinary skill set that integrates management, economics, and psychology, preparing you to address the critical challenges in HR and organisational development. Companies and organisations are actively seeking graduates with this unique combination of skills, recognising the significant impact of human behaviour on performance, decision-making, and workplace well-being.

Deep Psychological Understanding of Modern Business

In today’s highly competitive and continuously evolving business environment, organisations face complex challenges that require collaboration across diverse skill sets, functions, and organisations. With team-based work and digital workplaces now the norm, and responsibilities increasingly delegated, businesses must continuously adapt to significant changes. In this context, a profound understanding of human behaviour and psychology is essential for sustaining performance, promoting employee health and well-being, driving effective organisational change, and ensuring clear communication both internally and externally.  Additionally, organisations must design strategies to alter behaviour, anticipate the consequences of delegated responsibilities, and adapt to dynamic environments.

Programme Structure and Progression

The MSc in Business Administration – Business Psychology provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address the challenges of modern businesses. Each semester builds upon the previous one, integrating psychology into business administration to prepare you for real-world challenges:

• 1^st semester: You will establish a strong theoretical foundation with three prerequisite courses: Judgment and Decision-Making, Organisational Theory, and Workplace Psychology. These courses provide essential concepts and frameworks needed to understand the psychological dynamics within business settings.
• 2^nd semester: You will focus on applying and expanding your foundational knowledge through three interrelated courses: Business Psychology Methods, Organisational Interventions, and Communication Psychology. These courses deepen your understanding of business psychology while emphasising the practical application of its principles.
• 3^rd semester: You can choose elective courses within your specific area of interest. Options include elective courses at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus Summer University, or partner universities abroad. You can also gain hands-on experience through project-based internship programmes in Denmark or abroad.
• 4^th semester: You will dedicate this final semester to your master’s thesis, allowing you to explore a topic of your choice within business psychology, creating a distinct platform on which to build your future career.

Industry Collaboration and Networking

Developed in collaboration with industry representatives, the MSc in Business Administration - Business Psychology ensures that you meet the future needs of the job market. Companies are actively engaged in the programme, offering guest lectures, case studies, and company visits. This collaboration not only keeps the curriculum relevant but also provides you with real-world insights and networking opportunities, enhancing your employability upon graduation.

Career Opportunities

There is a growing need for professionals who combine deep psychological insights with strong business acumen across various industries. The interdisciplinary focus of the programme prepares you to address organisational challenges, from enhancing employee performance and well-being to managing transformative change and strategic decision-making.

As a graduate of MSc in Business Administration – Business Psychology you can fulfil various roles within HR and beyond, including:

• HR Specialist: Roles in recruitment, talent acquisition, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and promoting employee health and well-being.
• People Development Partner: Engaging in team development, leadership development and talent facilitation.
• Organisational Development Consultant: Designing and implementing organisational interventions.
• Talent Development Specialist: Creating leadership development programmes, graduate schemes, and training initiatives.
• Management or Strategy Consultant: Advising leaders on the behavioural and psychological implications of strategic decisions.
• Sustainability and Communication Specialist: Overseeing projects that intersect psychology, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.