Master in Business Administration

Master in Business Administration is one of 32 English-taught Business Administration programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 19 institutions. 29 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 727 to EUR 1,453. 18 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 3 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

Webster Vienna Private University runs this MBA in person at its Vienna campus. The programme is taught in English and leads to a Master of Business Administration (MBA). It is a private university, so it sets its own fees; check the institution's page for the amounts. The degree is accredited by ACBSP and, since 2001, Webster Vienna has been accredited by AQ Austria as an Austrian private university.

What you study

The curriculum is built around value creation. Courses pull from accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production operations and strategic management. You start with the Value Creation Foundation: MBA 5010 Value Creation, MBA 5020 Quantitative Methods for the MBA and MBA 5030 Marketing Analysis and Business Planning. Then come the Value Creation Components: MBA 5100 Adding Value through Human Capital, MBA 5200 The Financial Value of Capital Projects, MBA 5300 Providing Value to Customers, MBA 5400 The Supply Chain and Business Processes and MBA 5500 Information Support for Decision Making. The practice module has MBA 5910 Cases in Value Creation and MBA 5920 Walker Consulting Project, where a team works with an organisation's representatives to identify opportunities and create value-added solutions. You also write a thesis (MNGT 6250) with a public defence. Class time is devoted to case studies and other real-world applications.

How the programme is organised

The MBA carries 90 ECTS and is full time. The programme page gives 1.5 years (3 semesters), while the study plan describes a regular study period of 2 years (4 semesters) and says students can complete in a minimum of four semesters. The curriculum has three modules: Value Creation Foundation (22.5 ECTS), Value Creation Components (37.5 ECTS) and Value Creation in Practice (15 ECTS), plus a thesis (15 ECTS). You must finish the Foundation before moving to the Components, and the Components before the two Practice courses. Full-time students usually take four courses per semester. Each course except the thesis has 36 hours of class and about 151.5 hours of self-learning. Core courses are offered at least once a year. The study plan lists entry points in winter and summer semesters, but the programme page says intake is Fall semester only. Ask the admissions office which applies to you. Internships and study abroad are encouraged but not required.

Who it suits

This MBA is for professionals who want to shape their own career, upgrade credentials and act strategically in business. It suits analytical people who need critical thinking and clear communication inside an organisation. The programme does not lock you into one career path; it gives you skills to stay flexible in a changing labour market. If you have not completed an appropriate equivalent within the five years before entry, you may need the prerequisite BUSN 5000 Business (7.5 ECTS). It can be waived with a prior accredited business degree, documented professional competencies or a waiver exam through Peregrine Academic Services (pass mark 60%).

Admission, language and next steps

Teaching is in English. All incoming MBA candidates are interviewed by Business and Management Department faculty. The maximum intake is 25 per year. There is no central application portal: you apply directly to Webster Vienna, and the institution's own page gives the application period. Contact the Admissions Office by phone, WhatsApp/Viber or email for details. As a private university, Webster Vienna sets its own fees; the amounts are shown on the institution's page.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides training in business for students interested in understanding the working nature of business in a competitive environment. Courses in the MBA program integrate information and theories from various disciplines, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production operations and strategic management.This program gives students the business skills they need to develop and implement value creating ideas and solutions. It's designed for professionals who want to shape their own career, upgrade credentials and be strategic players in the world of business.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Webster Vienna Private University. 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: No. 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.