Master’s degree // Study in English
Master of Science in Business and Organisational Psychology
The programme will not be offered from 2026.
The course provides an opportunity for professionals and future professionals with or without a background in psychology to gain an in-depth understanding of psychology theory as applied to business.
08.09.2025
The programme will not be offered from 2026.: 01.05.2025
Bachelor’s degree in business and/or psychology subjects, incl. English proficiency level equivalent to min. IELTS 6.5Show more +
14 months, 180 CATS (NQF/EQF Level 7)
All students regardless of their citizenship – DKK 120,000
Full-time, On campus
The course will make the students able to contribute to the development of professional skills around managing human behaviour and promoting well-being in a business and organisational context.
The MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology is an international degree, primarily consisting of international students. The course is offered in collaboration with Coventry University, UK, with on-campus tuition at the IBA, Kolding, in Denmark.
Information about the course
What will you learn?
The MSc Business and Organisational Psychology course provides a critical understanding of applying psychology as an integrated part of business management.
You will acquire practical skills within several fields, including:
- Understanding consumer behaviours
- Employee engagement
- The impact of globalisation on organisational behaviours through different research methods and relevant literature.
The course provides an opportunity for professionals and future professionals without a background in psychology to learn about and critically evaluate psychological principles and theory as applied to business. This contributes to the development of transferable skills around human resource management and promoting well-being in a business and organisational context.
This recognises that the knowledge and skills related to occupational psychology are fundamental for a diverse range of professionals, including marketing specialists, organisational communication professionals, and human resources professionals, among others. The course requires students to reflect critically on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint through applied learning.
More broadly, the course will appeal to those who wish to develop leadership skills and to those who are managing diverse teams or working as part of a team. It will also be relevant for students interested in organisational development or those seeking Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
Structure of the course
The course is delivered and assessed by the IBA, and it is awarded and quality assured by Coventry University. The course leads to a Coventry University degree award.
It is a 14-month (3-semester) full-time Master’s course, consisting of compulsory subjects and a final dissertation.
Psychological Assessment at Work
Work and Wellbeing
Leadership Engagement and Motivation
Learning, Training and Development
Consumer Psychology
Project Planning and Research
Systematic Literature Review and Evidence-Based Practice
- 1. sem.
Psychological Assessment at Work
Work and Wellbeing
Leadership Engagement and Motivation
- 2. sem.
Learning, Training and Development
Consumer Psychology
Project Planning and Research
- 3. sem.
Systematic Literature Review and Evidence-Based Practice
Total degree credits – 180 CATS
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated – please contact us for the latest information.
Download Course Specification (PDF) >>
Why choose a degree at IBA in collaboration with Coventry University, UK?
Reasons to study a degree at the IBA, awarded by Coventry University, UK:
- Coventry University ranked No. 38 UK University – Guardian University Guide 2022 >>
- Top 15 UK university, 5 years running – Guardian University Guide 2016-2020
- IBA is a Danish public institution, focused on professional, vocational education
- Informal, small classes, friendly learning environment
- Education influenced by Danish company requirements, focused on students’ future careers
- Affordable tuition fees
- Company visits.
Career opportunities
The graduates from this course typically go on to develop their own consultancy
practice, or work within business-related employment opportunities across a range of commercial and public sector organisations, both in their home country and internationally.
The variety of opportunities includes (but is not exclusive to) Human Resource management, recruitment and training management, and workplace well-being practice/management roles. Successful completion of the course allows graduates to practice Occupational and Business Psychology in related fields; this is not transferable to other areas of psychological practice.
As an international student, you will have the opportunity to experience an international environment which will contribute to the development of your intercultural skills.
"All my previous experiences have been relevant. I’ve been able to bring in my own observations during lessons and assignments. It’s been great to connect everything in this way."
Application and Admission
Admission requirements
- You must normally have successfully completed a degree in a relevant subject area at the undergraduate level (Bachelor or equivalent).To find out if your non-Danish entry qualifications fulfil the minimum entry requirements for the course, you can visit our International Qualifications webpage.>> We consider the following subject areas as relevant for the course: Business Administration, Commerce, HRM, Management, Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Business Psychology, Sociology, or similar disciplines.
- English language proficiency level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher.
Applicants must submit a valid, recognised international English proficiency test.
Read about our English requirements, accepted certificates and exemptions >>
- Students need to have received scores equating to Lower Second Class (2:2) or better
- All applicants eligible for admission to the course will have to complete an online admission interview. If the applicant does not show up for the interview, the application will not be considered further.
- Relevant professional experience will be considered in the evaluation of applications.
Non-standard applications may be considered for entry to the course and will be at the discretion of the Course Manager.
Application procedure
You can apply for the MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology only for summer intake.
All applications must be made through the online application form here* >>
*Please note that we will not accept applications or any documentation containing personal information via e-mail.
All applicants are required to pay an application fee before their application can be processed by the IBA. Read more about the application fee >>
All required documentation must be attached to your application in the system by the given deadline:
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants must apply no later than 01 May 2025, 16:00 CET
- EU/EEA/Swiss applicants must apply no later than 01 July 2025, 16:00 CET.
Study start is 08 September 2025.
If you have questions in connection with admission, you can contact our International Admission Office via email, at apply@iba.dk.
Necessary documentation – application checklist
You must attach documentation to support the information mentioned in your application. All relevant documentation must be attached to your application in the system by the above-stated application deadline.
Mandatory documentation:
- Upper Secondary School Diploma and Transcripts of records (Copy of original and translation)
- Bachelor’s Degree and Transcripts of records (Copy of original and translation).
If you have not finished your degree at the time of application, you must provide detailed Transcripts of records, mentioning the expected date of graduation.
- Documentation for English language proficiency >>
- Copy of valid passport/national ID
- Letter of motivation (max. 2 A4 pages). Please click here for guidelines and suggestions >>
- Application Fee >> Payment Receipt.
Optional documentation
If you want to make your application more competitive and be assessed on additional qualifications, you can provide the following documentation:
- Other relevant educational activity (higher education, relevant supplementary training/courses)
- Relevant work experience, incl. internships and compulsory military service (max. 12 months)
- Voluntary unpaid work
- Other activities, such as stays abroad.
Financial matters
Tuition fee
All applicants regardless of their citizenship must pay tuition fee for the course.
Tuition fee for the MSc course is:
- The tuition fee is DKK 120,000 for the full course
- You can pay it in 2 instalments. The first instalment is DKK 80,000 and the second – DKK 40,000
- You can pay it in 3 instalments. DKK 40,000 x 3 (only available to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA/Swiss legal residents in Denmark at the moment of application)
- If you wish to pay the total amount upfront, you will get a discount. Your total tuition fee will then be DKK 105,000 for the whole course.
The fee includes all teaching and exams, learning support and administrative costs. The tuition fee does not include the cost of a visa, books, accommodation, food, international travel, or local transportation. MSc students admitted to the study course are required to purchase the recommended book package before or upon arrival at the IBA.
Tuition fee payment deadline will be stated in your admission notice.
Scholarships
We do not offer scholarships for this course.
The course is not entitled to the Danish State Education Support (SU). Read more at www.su.dk.
The IBA alumni discount
We offer a discounted tuition rate for the IBA alumni for continuing their education with the IBA.
This will be shown on your final instalment if you choose to pay over multiple instalments.
Example: 120,000 DKK for an MSc in Business and Organisational Psychology is discounted to 84.000,000 DKK for the IBA alumni.
- If you choose two instalments, you will pay 74,000 DKK for the first instalment, and 10,000 DKK for the second instalment, for a total of 84,000 DKK.
- If you choose three instalments, you will pay 40.000 DKK for the first instalment, the second instalment is also 40,000 DKK, and the final instalment will be 4,000 DKK. Your total tuition fee will be 84,000 DKK. (the three-installment option is only available to EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and non-EU/EEA/Swiss legal residents in Denmark at the moment of application).
Residence permit as a student and EU Residence
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you normally need to apply for a Residence Permit to attend the full-time studies, prior your arrival in Denmark. Read more about residence and work permit as a student >>
If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, you do not need to apply for a residence permit, but must instead apply for an EU residence document after your arrival in Denmark. Read more about EU residence here >>
Accreditation and approval
The IBA International Business Academy is a public independent institution accredited and regulated by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Please read more about Business Academies in Denmark here >>
This course is accredited by Coventry University, UK >>
This course was approved by the Danish Evaluation and Accreditation Institute (EVA) >>
Studying and Living in Kolding
As a student at the IBA, you’ll experience daily life in our modern building located in the heart of Campus Kolding and close to the city centre.
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Contact
| IBA International Admission Office |
| apply@iba.dk |
| +45 72 11 82 97 |
| Recruitment and admission |