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The practice-based distance learning degree program MA (CE) Industrial and Communications Psychology is for people with experience in the area of communication and industrial psychology. They will have comprehensive job experience, as well as experience working as a (project) manager, while working with people in a business or social context or in the area of communication.

Students expand upon their prior skills and develop an in-depth understanding of theoretical, practice-relevant content and methods with a focus on industrial or communications psychology.

Prior knowledge and skills will be supplemented by an academically sound foundation and psychological and communicative skills will be further developed. Prior knowledge and skills will be practiced and further developed and new points of view gained due to the scientific basis of the MA (CE).

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Higher continuing education has been reformed. Since October 2023, all newly starting higher continuing education programs must be adapted to the new, uniform system. This primarily affects admission requirements, title designations and duration.

Duration
3
semesters
Degree
MA
Master of Arts (CE)
University Places
50

Program

Akademisches Lehrinstitut für Psychologie

The degree program in Industrial and Communications Psychology is carried out by the AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education, Lübeck together with FHWien der WKW and is a 100% distance learning degree program, making it easy to study while working.

According to section 4 of the psychology law, (Psychologengesetz) only persons who have completed a degree in psychology may call themselves a psychologist. The successful completion of the Master’s degree program “MA (CE) Industrial and Communications Psychology” does not allow the holder to call themselves a “psychologist”. Upon completion of your degree program you have the right to use the internationally recognized title of “MA (CE) in Industrial and Communications Psychology”.

Highlights

The degree program in Industrial and Communications Psychology is carried out by the AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education, Lübeck together with FHWien der WKW.

The Master’s program is based on the following three focal points:

  • Basics
  • Individual, health and business
  • Media and intercultural communication

Organization

Type of degree program

Distance learning degree course

Language of instruction

German

Start of degree program

Either in February or September

Place of study

Distance learning

Application

Fees

You can find the current tuition fee here.

Grants & Financing

Here you find an overview of the funding opportunities.

Application

The degree program in MA (CE) Industrial and Communications Psychology is carried out by the AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education, Lübeck together with FHWien der WKW.

The contents are made up of modules and is completed with a Master’s thesis and a Master’s examination at FHWien der WKW.

Focus & Qualifications

Your continuing education program in Industrial and Communications Psychology.

Society’s demand for high-quality psychological services is increasing in many areas. Successful businesses deal with the effects of demographic change, globalization and digitalization by investing in people. In addition, there is an increased expectation for a high level of social and communicative skills.

The learning concept of the MA (CE) in Industrial and Communications Psychology is distinguished by its high level of practically relevant content, as well as innovative teaching and learning methods. The distance learning program offers students an optimal way to learn.

The combination of guided self-study, individual student support and e-learning units offers students the possibility of learning at a time and place which is suitable for them and which fits in with their own professional requirements and needs. Using modern e-learning components provides students with interactive learning.

The MA (CE) in Industrial and Communications Psychology offers students the opportunity for improving qualifications to a university level and is a successful combination of compact, theoretically sound knowledge and a practice-based education.

According to section 4 of the psychology law (Psychologengesetz), only persons who have completed a degree in psychology may call themselves a psychologist. The successful completion of the Master’s degree program “MA (CE) Industrial and Communications Psychology” does not allow the holder to call themselves a “psychologist”. Upon completion of your degree program you have the right to use the internationally recognized title “MA (CE) in Industrial and Communications Psychology”.

Curriculum

Know more – do more

The requirements of the labor market are growing and growing – making it increasingly important to be “fit for the job” after completing your degree program. Curricula are improved on an ongoing basis so as to fit in with developments in the working world and new international trends. This is to prepare our graduates for the beginning of – or the next step in – their careers. Our motto spans from “know more” to “do more” – meaning that we focus more on practical strengths learned. Teaching, learning and exams at FHWien der WKW are completed in modules. This means: Topic blocks make up modules, and at the end of the module there is an exam.

What is a module?

A module is a teaching unit consisting of multiple topic blocks, which are thematically linked and cover a specific area relevant to the degree program. In this module, clearly defined skills will be developed, with an examination of all sub elements at the end.

How does it help students?

Teaching is directed towards learning outcomes. Competency-based learning and fewer exams – which are integrated and more comprehensive – make up the curricula. Students’ personal development and their employability in business is our central goal.

Job & Career

In the modern working world the use of industrial and communications psychology concepts are becoming more and more important. In addition to the recruitment and development of personnel, the topic of health at work is considered more and more important.

Responsible organizations try to make sure that their staff remain healthy and productive. In addition to this new trend on the labor market, modern leadership consists of more than just task delegation and expertise, there is an increased expectation for up-to-date leaders to have social and communicative skills. Both employees and heads of companies expect efficient and solution oriented communication from their managers. They also expect managers to understand how corporate cultures interact on a professional, social and communicative level.

The Master’s degree program in Industrial and Communications Psychology supports its graduates in providing modern working worlds with industrial and communicative content.

According the the psychology law §4, the successful completion of the Master’s degree program “MA (CE) Industrial and Communications Psychology” does not allow the holder to call themselves a “psychologist”. Upon completion of your degree program, you have the right to use the internationally recognized title of “MA (CE) in Industrial and Communications Psychology”.

Application

The Master’s degree program in Industrial and Communications Psychology is geared towards freelancers such as trainers, coaches, lecturers, therapists and mediators, and also to employees from the areas of leadership of employees, supervision and management of personnel and communication.

Target group & admission requirements

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with at least 180 ECTS credits,

or

  • Completion of another relevant degree program of at least the same higher education level at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution,

and in any case

  • at least two years of relevant professional experience

 

Application process

Application takes place at the AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education in Lübeck.

Program information

The team at the AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education, Lübeck can answer any questions you may have.

Grants & Financing

General

  • Tax reimbursement: You can write off the tuition fees against your taxes, as long as the continuing education program is relevant or related to your current occupational field. The tax advantage depends on your total income. You could be reimbursed for up to 43.6 % of the tuition fees!
    More information can be found here:
    Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
    Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
    Tel.: 01/514 33-0
    www.bmf.gv.at
    E-mail contact form
  • Tax deductibility for companies:
    Entrepreneurs can deduct continuing education costs as business expenses.
    More information can be found here:
    Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
    Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
    Tel.: 01/514 33-0
    www.bmf.gv.at
    E-mail contact form

Grants in Austria

Grants at the federal state level

Learn about Brain Capital education funds for flexible study financing:

Brain Capital Master Education Fund

All information is without guarantee. Please be aware that we cannot make any guarantees about grants!

Team

FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gerald Kolar

FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gerald Kolar

Head of Competence Center for Leadership & Social Skills

Head of Program
MSc Cyber Psychology of Online Communication

Head of Program
MA (CE) Industrial and Communications Psychology

Publications

Wiebke Leinung, MSc

Project Manager
AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education