Sociology - Social And Economic Psychology University of Cologne

Overview

The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers wide range of top-ranked English-taught Master’s programmes which combine innovative teaching and world-class research.

This Sociology - Social And Economic Psychology programme at the University of Cologne provides you with:

• a solid foundation in sociological and advanced methods of cross-sectional data analysis.

• in-depth knowledge of social and economic psychology, including advanced skills in decision-making, persuasion, consumer behavior and organisational psychology.

• skills for planning, conducting and evaluating psychological studies.

• general analytical skills for identifying, understanding and solving societal problems.

Due to the programme’s interdisciplinary nature and also because of the diversity in the backgrounds, students are encouraged to broaden their horizons. Additionally, this programme puts an emphasis on the area of business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Theoretical and methodological skills in sociology and psychology are continuously applied to current issues during the course of study.

Career Opportunities

Skills acquired in the M.Sc. Sociology – Social and Economic Psychology programme prepare you for a broad range of international professional careers in private enterprises, civil service or in non-governmental organisations.

• Organizational Development Coaching or Consulting Management and HR Development Market and Opinion Research Marketing and Communication Media

• Trainee Programmes Academic Research

• This programme offers career opportunities in a wide range of branches, such as in the private sector, in research institutions, public, private or non-governmental institutions.

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS