The new MA in Psychology at International Business School (IBS) Budapest offers an advanced, career-focused education that combines scientific understanding of human behaviour with practical psychological knowledge, evidence-based approaches and professional research skills.

As societies face growing challenges related to mental health, workplace wellbeing, organisational change and human performance, psychology professionals play an increasingly important role in supporting individuals, communities and organisations.

The IBS programme prepares students to understand these challenges through two distinct specialisations: Clinical & Health Psychology and Work & Organisational Psychology.

The four-semester, 120-credit programme combines advanced psychological theory, research methods, statistical analysis and professional ethics with specialised learning and practical experience.

Students share a common academic foundation in the first semester before progressing into their chosen specialisation. The programme also includes elective modules, a professional internship and a master's dissertation.

* The launch of the programme requires a minimum of 15 students. In the case of specialisations, a minimum of 15 students per campus is required. IBS reserves the right not to launch a programme or specialisation if the minimum number is not reached, in such cases, students will be invited to choose from the remaining specialisations.

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Note:
Students are required to have a personal laptop for their studies, as this is essential for completing assignments, conducting research, and accessing digital learning materials. We recommend a laptop with at least an Intel Core i3 or equivalent processor, 4–8 GB of RAM, and a minimum of 40 GB of free storage. The operating system should be Microsoft Windows 10, macOS, or Linux. A webcam and microphone are also necessary, along with a stable internet connection of at least 5 Mbit/sec.

This specialisation focuses on understanding psychological wellbeing, mental health challenges, health-related behaviours and the psychological factors influencing quality of life.

Students explore how scientific psychological knowledge can contribute to mental health support, health promotion and evidence-informed approaches to psychological difficulties.

• Clinical Psychology & Psychodiagnostics: Explore psychological assessment, clinical case studies and the identification and understanding of psychological difficulties.
• Psychopathology & Psychophysiology: Understand psychological disorders and the relationships between psychological processes and physiological functioning.
• Evidence-Based Counselling & Psychological Therapies: Study established psychological approaches and the scientific evidence supporting counselling and therapeutic interventions.
• Health Psychology & Health Promotion: Examine how psychological and behavioural factors influence health, illness, prevention and wellbeing.

Students can further personalise their education through specialised electives in Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology & Addictology, and Coping & Prevention in Health Psychology.

Mental health and wellbeing programmes, health promotion, healthcare-related research, psychological support services and further specialised professional training.

This specialisation explores how people think, behave, collaborate and perform within professional environments. It connects psychological science with the challenges of leadership, employee wellbeing, talent management and organisational development.

Students learn to analyse workplace behaviour and understand how psychological principles can contribute to more effective, productive and psychologically healthy organisations.

• Leadership, Motivation & Organisational Innovation: Understand thenpsychological foundations of leadership, employee motivation, change and innovation.
• Personnel Psychology: Explore employee selection, assessment, professional development and training.
• Organisational Behaviour & Development: Examine how individuals, teams and organisational structures influence performance and workplace dynamics.
• Social Psychology in Organisations: Understand teamwork, group behaviour, interpersonal relationships and organisational culture.

Students can further personalise their studies through electives in Work Design & Occupational Wellbeing, Intercultural Psychology, and Coaching Psychology in the Workplace.

Organisational Development Specialist, Talent Management Specialist, HR Consultant, People & Culture Analyst, Employee Wellbeing Specialist, Learning & Development Specialist or workplace research roles.

Two distinct professional directions: Choose between understanding mental health and wellbeing or applying psychological science to workplace behaviour and organisational effectiveness.

Scientific and evidence-based education: Build advanced expertise in cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology alongside research methods and statistical analysis.

A strong practical dimension: Both specialisations include a dedicated 10-credit professional internship and a 20-credit master's dissertation, connecting academic learning with professional practice.

Personalised specialisation: A 20-credit specialisation elective block and 10 credits of free-choice modules allow students to develop expertise aligned with their interests.

Ethics and professional responsibility: Develop an understanding of ethical decision-making and the responsibilities associated with professional psychological practice.

Interdisciplinary career relevance: Gain knowledge relevant to healthcare, wellbeing, organisational development, human resources, research and professional consultancy.

The programme is designed for psychology graduates who want to deepen their scientific knowledge, develop specialised expertise and pursue careers involving human behaviour, mental health, wellbeing or organisational effectiveness.

Whether students are interested in psychological health, research, workplace development, employee wellbeing or advanced professional training, IBS provides a foundation for further professional growth.

Tuition fees and the application deadline can be found at the following link.