Bachelor in International Management with Professional Experience

Bachelor in International Management with Professional Experience is one of 7 English-taught International Business programmes at bachelor’s level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453. 2 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

What you study

This is a business degree with a long internship built in. The first year covers marketing and consumer behaviour, accounting and management control, maths and statistics, critical thinking, advanced business communication, sustainability literacy, organisational behaviour and corporate social responsibility, microeconomics, academic writing and principles of business law.

In the second year you go further into HR management and management development, financial management and investment planning, macroeconomics, new media and e-business applications, project management, research design, ethics in international management, economic geography, operations research, international economics, latest trends in international management and philosophy of science. There is also a bachelor thesis tutorial.

The third year adds marketing research and an empirical project, supply chain management, entrepreneurship, innovation and business planning, and strategic management. You write your bachelor thesis across two semesters. The programme page names strategic management as one example of the specialised courses you can choose.

Teaching leans on real-world case studies and business simulations. The page says the programme emphasises learning by doing, so you apply classroom concepts to global scenarios rather than only reading about them.

How the programme is organised

The degree runs over 7 semesters and 210 ECTS, with 30 students per class. It is a separate degree from the three-year BSc in International Management. You cannot add the extended work experience once you have started the three-year version, so choose this programme from the beginning if the internship is what you want.

The extra five months of duration exist to fit the mandatory practical work experience. In semester 7 you complete an internship of 900 hours, roughly 3 to 4 months, plus an internship report. You can do it in Austria or in any other country, in the industry of your choice, as long as it relates to your studies. Before that you take an Internship Preparatory Course. The Student Services Center helps with reviewing resumes and documentation for internship and job applications.

Who it suits

It suits someone who wants a business degree and a real placement on the CV before graduating. The page describes the programme as ideal for people seeking to upgrade their professional skills and build an international career, and for those who want to think and act entrepreneurially.

If you want to work abroad during your studies, the internship can take you outside Austria. If you would rather finish in three years with no placement, the standard BSc in International Management is the other route. Class sizes of 30 mean you are not one of hundreds in a lecture hall.

Admission, language and next steps

Teaching is in English. Applicants need proof of English at level B2 on the Common European Framework, from a test taken within the last two years. Accepted certificates include TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Pearson PTE Academic and Duolingo, each with its own minimum scores and writing requirements. Native English speakers and students who completed high school entirely in English at recognised international schools following American, British or IB curricula may be exempt.

You apply through the university's own application portal, not a central Austrian portal. Documents, submitted in English and as PDFs, are a CV, a letter of motivation, your high school certificate and transcripts, a copy of your passport, a passport-sized photo, English proof, and a recommendation letter plus certificates from extracurricular activities. If you do not meet all requirements you may be admitted on condition of first completing a one-semester Foundation Program, without a separate application. Student Recruitment Advisors can advise if you lack your high school certificate. As a private university, Modul University Vienna sets its own tuition fee per semester; check the programme page for the current amount.

This program is designed to upgrade the professional skills of students and prepare them for a successful international career. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of global business practices, enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities, and become equipped for business success in a global context. This program is not just about learning; it's about applying knowledge to real-world scenarios. By the end of the programm, students will be well-prepared for day-to-day management practice in a global business environment.As part of the program, students will complete a study-related internship lasting approximately 3-4 months. This internship can be undertaken in Austria or any other country of choice.

Includes an 3-4 months internship

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Modul University Vienna. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.