[19W] International Management

Master of Science (MSc)

English

Yes [Prospective students must complete an online registration form including a motivation letter in English, an updated CV in English, proof of a completed Bachelor's degree, a transcript of records, proof of English language proficiency, and proof of the required basic knowledge in business studies. Following the examination of the documents submitted, suitable candidates will receive a notification of acceptance or rejection.]

Highly qualified for your international career! The programme covers the entire spectrum of management: marketing, innovation management, entrepreneurship, financing and accounting, operations management, international law and logistics in global contexts. You choose the area of management you wish to enter and thrive in by setting your own course priorities.

Languages and intercultural skills form the cornerstones of your success. The Master’s degree programme “International Management” is taught in English, and you can acquire a variety of additional language skills, from Spanish to Russian, from Slovenian to Chinese. To broaden your horizons, you will also spend a mandatory semester abroad, choosing from around 250 universities spread across 50 countries. This is complemented by at least one excursion and a brief period of study in a Southeast European (SEE) or a Central and Eastern European (CEE) country.

As part of the Master's degree programme in International Management, you also have the opportunity to pursue the "Double Degree in International Management" in cooperation with the Excelia Business School in La Rochelle, France.

The degree programme “International Management” builds on a thorough and well-founded understanding of culture, business and management. It provides you with all the professional tools you need, for instance, as a middle and senior manager in companies and organisations that operate internationally. Are you looking to get off to a flying start while still at university? Roll up your sleeves and choose the 200 hours of voluntary work experience!

• Unique Master's programme with a limited number of students
• A wealth of opportunities to become acquainted with other cultures in the course of excursions or by spending a period of study abroad
• Over 100 partner universities all over the world
• The campus in Klagenfurt offers excellent supervision arrangements, small seminar groups and manageable working groups. It is quick and easy to find friends and establish connections here!

Students are shown how to address a variety of business administration issues in the respective cultural context. They are able to

• autonomously develop solutions for business administration issues with/in an intercultural and international context, and can implement the solution in the practical setting.
• critically analyse and evaluate decisions made by corporate management, giving due consideration to culture, organisation and market.
• plan and implement the foundation of a businesses and innovations from a global and export-oriented perspective.
• analyse international markets and respond flexibly to the cultural diversity of the stakeholders.
• meet and overcome challenges in the sphere of international financial accounting and legal regulations.

Graduates of the Master's degree programme International Management are qualified for professional responsibilities in international and interdisciplinary fields, e.g. for the management of small and medium-sized businesses, management positions in the middle and upper management of international companies and organisations, as well as professional activities in university and non-university research institutions.

Students are required to complete at least one compulsory semester abroad within the scope of the degree program. The native language of the student must not be the same as the official language of the host country or the language of tuition during the period of study abroad. Students must accomplish at least 18 ECTS credits during their time spent abroad, and are encouraged to select courses from the free electives worth a total of 6 ECTS credits.

Erasmus+ and Joint Study programs allow students to study at numerous partner universities in Europe and across the globe.

Doctoral degree programme

Students can choose to replace the entire set of "Options“ worth 9 ECTS credits with a relevant work internship and an associated scientific reflection seminar. The internship can be completed in a domestic or foreign company, public administration, or with a non-profit organisation, and must have a minimum duration of 200 hours.

March to September

Yes [

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree programme  – undergraduate degree course – of at least 180 ECTS credits
• Proof of English fluency at C1 level
• Basic knowledge in business studies: Examinations in business management subjects with at least 24 ECTS credits at a post-secondary educational institution ]

There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:

• Are you looking to set up your own business and launch an entrepreneurial venture? Looking for the necessary business know-how? By acquiring the “Build! Entrepreneurship Certificate” you will gain the very skills you need to turn your brilliant idea into a successful business!
• Do you want to learn even more languages? Take advantage of the wide range of courses offered at the University of Klagenfurt – from Spanish to Chinese (and many other languages besides)!
• Would you like to enhance your digital skills and learn more about the foundations of future technological developments?  Go beyond the boundaries of your academic subjects and add information technology skills to your studies.

Please address any inquiries to im@aau.at

Student Guidance Service
E-mail: studieninfo@aau.at

Office of the Programme Director
Website of the Programme Director
E-mail: im@aau.at

Further information: Website of the Department

Yes [Students who are unable to demonstrate the required basic knowledge in business studies – examinations with at least 24 ECTS credits – must take part in an admission test. The test will be conducted in English.]