Applied happiness research (BID0343)

Happy and successful. What is happiness? Does money make you happy? How does our society shape our opportunities for happiness? We will explore these questions using scientific data and research. But above all, we will learn how to cultivate happiness ourselves through practical exercises.

  • Understand key concepts and measures in happiness research.

  • Recognize its implications for the economy and society.

  • Apply insights to one’s own life.

Glücksforschung

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate Passed/failed
  • Duration Week 08–21
  • Schedule Wednesday, 06:15–07:45 p.m.
  • Application deadline Week 51–02 – online in IS-Academia
    Number of places 20
  • ECTS credits 3 ECTS credits
  • Costs Book / Required Reading
  • Teaching language Teaching: German, English
    Competency assessment: German, English
  • Location Bern
  • School Business School
    School of Social Work
  • Next session Spring semester