WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
- A skilled communicator and empathetic leader
- An expert in human behavior and workplace psychology
- Equipped to align people strategy with business goals
- Social and Organizational psychology
- Leadership and Project Management
- Marketing, strategy, and decision-making
- Hands-on HR experience in real business environments
- Practical exposure to challenges in HR and business psychology
- Professional connections across Austria and Central Europe
- Understanding and applying the latest workplace trends
- Using data to inform strategic HR planning
- Creating innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges
This newly launched program begins in Spring 2026 and is currently pending accreditation. As part of the first cohort, you’ll play a role in shaping a future-facing curriculum at one of Austria’s most respected international universities.
STUDY PLAN
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
- Social Psychology I
- Mathematics and Statistics I
- Accounting and Management Control I
- Advanced Business Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Semester 2:
- Occupational Psychology
- Social Psychology II
- Mathematics and Statistics II
- Academic Writing
- Developmental Psychology
- Organizational Behavior & CSR
- Labor Law
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:
- Change Management
- Applied Assessment Methods in Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Strategic HR Management
- Project Management
- Research Design
- Quality of Working Life
Semester 4:
- Management Development
- Applied Research Methods in Psychology
- Ethics in International Management
- Cognitive Psychology
- Philosophy of Science
- Bachelor Thesis Tutorial
Third Year:
Enhance your understanding of human resources management 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:
- Compensation and Benefits
- Professional Development
- Bachelor Thesis
Semester 6:
- Capstone Project or Internship (900 hours)
- Capstone Project Report or Internship Report
- Leadership & Power
Thesis and Capstone project
Career Prospects for BSc in Human Resource Management
- Anova HR Consulting GmbH, Nestlé, Deloitte
- DHL Express, Westbahn Management GmbH, Danaher Corporation
- STRABAG, Caritas, REWE International AG
- Eblinger & Partner, Neumann International
- HR Manager
- Organizational Development Consultant
- Talent Manager
- Consumer Behavior Analyst
- Employee Relations Manager
- Change Management Specialist
- Hospitality / Tourism / Events, Banking / Finance / Insurance
- Public Sector / Government Agencies / International Organisations, Multinational Corporations (MNCs) & large domestic firms
- Professional Services & Consulting Firms, Technology / IT / Software / Digital Startups
Bachelor Admissions
When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Bachelor program, you need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your documents in English through our application portal:
Curriculum vitae (personal data sheet)
Letter of motivation (description of reasons for applying to Modul University Vienna)
High school certificate
High school transcripts of records
Copy of passport
Passport-sized photograph
One letter of recommendation (from academic sources)
Proof of English proficiency level B2
*Please submit all the documents in a pdf format
All bachelor applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency, at minimum level B2 - according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - through a test taken within the last two years. We accept different English Certificates, you can choose the one that suits you from the list below.
When applying, our Student Recruitment Advisors can exempt you from providing the High School Certificate and last year's study transcript. If you lack these documents, please email us at recruitment@modul.ac.at and our team will provide support to continue your application.
ACCEPTED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR APPLICANTS:
TOEFL Internet-Based Test– 79 points. A minimum of 22 points in writing is required
IELTS – band score 6.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 6.0. A minimum of 6.0 in writing is required
Cambridge Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE): Minimum grade B and a minimum of 173 points are required
Pearson Academic – 59 points
Exceptions will only be considered for students who are English natives or have completed their high school education entirely in English at recognized International Schools following American, British, or IB curricula. Our admissions committee maintains the authority to request any additional evidence of English proficiency if deemed necessary.
If you applied for a bachelor program and did not meet all requirements, you may still be accepted to study at Modul University Vienna on the condition of first completing our one-semester Foundation Program. You do not need to apply separately or again for the Foundation Program.
Check High School Requirements by Country
See what criteria apply to you based on your high school leaving certificate:
Please keep in mind that depending on your school system, you might need to complete the Foundation Program prior to your Bachelor Program.
Student Housing
Austrian universities typically do not have their own student housing accommodations. Instead, students in Vienna have a variety of excellent housing providers located throughout the city. Wherever you choose to live, there are some factors that you might want to consider in making your choice.