Focus on your personal growth. The program’s curriculum integrates ethics, business intelligence, sustainability, and personal development alongside general management coursework. This combination provides MSc graduates with the vision and personal growth needed to become ethical business leaders and successfully navigate the challenges of the future.
Prepare yourself for a global business environment. Optional specializations offer students the flexibility to acquire a deeper insight into areas such as Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership, Digital Marketing, Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism, Real Estate Management, Sustainable Management and Policy or Tourism and Services Management. In addition, students can take advantage of integrating a customized internship into their curriculum.
Tailor-made education for your next career steps. Students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are welcome in MU's MSc in Management program. The MU admissions team counsels students from non-traditional backgrounds on what courses they might need to take in order to succeed in the MSc program.
Management for the future. Vienna is the perfect place to begin your career— with a huge variety of international companies headquartered here in the heart of Central Europe, a wealth of career opportunities are at your doorstep. As a Modul University graduate, you will be prepared to further the development of your areas of interest and effectively contribute to the success of your company. This degree also provides the foundation and qualification for you to continue your studies in a PhD program
Key Facts
- Among the world’s 25 top performing universities in top-cited publications (U-Multirank)
- International university with English as the instruction language
- Multidisciplinary context, unique curriculum, and customized learning opportunities
- Emphasis on critical thinking, collaborative learning, and addressing 21st-century challenges
- Answers to the future key challenges through innovation, technology and sustainability
- Small classes taught by industry experts
- Students acquire skills for analysis, strategy design, implementation, and organization management.
- Graduates ready to fill in-demand positions in a wide variety of public and private organizations
- Unique network of startups, industry partners and investors at the MU Startup Hub
Combine a foundation in management with global business competencies. The Master of Science (MSc) in Management combines academic rigor with practical relevance. The program builds a solid foundation in general management and deepens your knowledge of global business. Through an in-depth analytical approach, you will learn to critically assess current trends and theories in management. Furthermore, you will gain a thorough understanding of the social, political and economic factors which impact global business and discover how information technology and innovation are shaping the world, preparing you for the challenges of the future.
A comprehensive curriculum. The program’s multidisciplinary curriculum integrates ethics, business intelligence, sustainability, new media, and economics alongside general management coursework. A special focus on personal development, organizational psychology, conflict management, and leadership skills instills the personal and social competences required for success in a world facing global competition and constant change. It provides you with a comprehensive framework in research methods and management, as well as field-specific content in economics and research methods, integrated management, innovation, leadership and personal skills, marketing, social psychology, and sustainability. In addition to a comprehensive management education, you can add another skill set with an optional Enrichment Course specialization.
From the classroom to practice. MU students gain insight and confidence through lively classroom debates and simulations, challenging students to link theory directly with practice. The Industry Excellence Program gives students access to industry mentors and opens doors for future jobs. MU continuously fosters the networking between students and industry experts by organizing talks and events on current affairs. In addition, students have the opportunity to engage in the MU Startup Hub.
Core Courses
MSc in Management students must complete the required Core Courses and a selection of Enrichment Courses as part of their curriculum
Economics and Research Methods
Integrated Management
Innovations and ICT
Leadership and Personal Skills
Master Thesis
Specializations and Enrichment Courses
MSc in Management students have the option to focus on one of six specialization areas. A minimum of 15 ECTS points must be completed from one specialization area in order to qualify for a certificate, and an additional 3 ECTS can be completed from another area of specialization. For a general MSc in Management, students must complete 18 ECTS points made up from elective courses offered in any of the five specializations. *Courses may not be offered every year.
The following specializations are available:
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership
- Innovation and Experience Design for Tourism
- Real Estate Management
- Sustainable Management and Policy
- Tourism and Services Management
Optional Internship
Students can choose to complete a 6 ECTS optional internship. This will reduce the required ECTS of the Leadership and Personal Skills or Enrichment Courses module by 6 ECTS.
- Internship Module
Excellence Program
The Industry Excellence Program pairs top students of the MSc programs with senior representatives of Austrian and international companies for on-the job experience in your chosen field. Over the course of two semesters, you will be mentored by a senior-level manager to learn first-hand how management decisions are made in the modern business environment.
Career development. Navigating an international job search requires an individual approach. At Modul University, we are experts in international student placement and work one-on-one with students to craft a tailored career strategy.
Potential careers
- Consultant
- Entrepreneur/Founder
- Business Analyst
- Associate Product Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- HR Manager
- Key Account Manager
- CSR Manager
- Sales Manager
Campus Life
Student diversity and international friendships. Modul students come from 70 different countries and often speak more than two foreign languages. They bring a variety of diverse backgrounds and experience levels from many different countries and industries, creating a vibrant and mind-expanding community. Lifelong friendships are formed as ideas, career stories and personal insights are exchanged in an open and respectful environment conducive to learning and networking.
Student clubs for every interest. At MU we want our students to feel at home! The MU Club program aims to connect students who share the same interests and passions by encouraging them to join clubs and found their own. Clubs such as the MU Football Club, the Wine Society and the Hotel organize events that are open to the entire MU community, encouraging students to spend time with their peers doing what they enjoy the most. These activities can range from visits to hotels, sports activities, presentations by guest speakers, to culinary events, out-of-town excursions and more. Visit this page for more detailed information on the current MU clubs!
Sports on Kahlenberg. The Modul campus offers an ideal environment for outdoor sports and recreation. The campus borders the Vienna Woods, a large forest with excellent biking and hiking trails which even offers sledding in the winter. A challenging climbing trail and a relaxing public swimming area with a scenic view over Vienna are a mere 10 minutes away.
Vienna is for Students
Top student city. An official survey among the federal states of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland indicated that Vienna is the top student city in Central Europe. The survey found that there are close to 190,000 students in Vienna - even more than major German cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. To put it in perspective, every 9th resident in Vienna is a student! This means that the city has a lot to offer for students ¬ - discounts at many different locations all over the city, great night life, high quality public transportation, world class concerts, and internationally famous touring bands. Check this link out to see more student life information in Vienna.
Quality of living. Vienna remains number one for the 10th consecutive year Vienna once again has topped the Mercer ranking in 2019 as the city with the highest quality of living worldwide. The survey compares the political, social and economic climate, medical care, education, and infrastructure conditions such as public transportation, power and water supply. It also takes into consideration recreational offers such as restaurants, theaters, cinemas, sports facilities, availability of all kinds of consumer goods from food to cars, as well as environmental conditions - from green space to air quality.
Live in the heart of Europe. Vienna - Austria's capital city in the heart of Europe - serves as central hub to visit other major cities for interesting weekend trips: Prague, Rome, Venice, Paris, Zurich, and many more! Day trips to Bratislava, Budapest or the picture-perfect village of Hallstatt are easily accessible in a day trip. Vienna has an international population of 1.7 million people and offers excellent public transportation, as well as infrastructure facilities. Europe's music capital provides not only cultural and historical highlights, but is also a modern, cosmopolitan city. Furthermore, more than 50% of the city is covered with green space, enabling its inhabitants to enjoy a variety of parks, woods, and attractive bike paths. There is 120 square meters of green space for each one of the city’s inhabitants.
A rich cultural heritage. Throughout the world, Vienna is known for its rich cultural past and present. An extensive program of art exhibitions, theatre, concerts, festivals and folklore events complete the cultural offering. This wealth of artistic achievements is represented in architectural monuments like Stephansdom (Saint Stephen’s Cathedral), Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, the "Loos-Haus" or the "Hundertwasser-Haus". World renowned choirs (Vienna Boys’ Choir, Arnold-Schoenberg-Choir) and orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic act as ambassadors for Austria. Longstanding traditions such as Christmas markets throughout the city in the holiday season add to the magic.
Nightlife and entertainment. For having such an organized, peaceful city, the Viennese sure can party and embrace the night! Clubs, restaurants and bars have long opening hours to welcome you for an after-work cocktail or dancing till dawn.
Study in Austria
Austria is an ideal place to study. Austria is located in the center of Europe and offers you great social security and economic stability, generous hospitality and an overwhelming landscape, exciting cultural attractions and outdoor activities.
Reasonable cost of living. Although Austria is counted among the richest countries of the world, the general cost of living in Austria is not that high compared to other European countries. The average monthly living expenses for a student in Austria are approximately 700 to 950 euros. This may vary a bit, depending on your study location. And, of course, the amount of money you will need greatly depends on how economically you live.
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