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# Business Administration (Master)

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/business-administration-master/
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The master's programme in Business Administration aims at familiarising students with the methods and instruments of the discipline and related fields (Business Law, Economic Sociology, Economics, etc.), thereby enabling them to independently solve management problems.

The master's programme offers students the possibility to choose specialisations in various subject areas in the amount of 60 ECTS Credits und thus adjust their studies to their individual needs and personal career aspirations.

Furthermore, students are prepared for continuing their university studies in a PhD programme in business administration or in any business law subject.

### Master of Science

Degree Programme Code: 066 915

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: bilingual ([German](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/) & [English](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/))

NO entrance examination

[Curriculum](https://mtbl.univie.ac.at/storage/media/mtbl02/2023_2024/2023_2024_194.pdf)

### Facts & Figures

- Students: **n.a.**
- Graduates in the last academic year: **n.a.**
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): **n.a.**

*Data updated on: 26**.11.2025*

[Information about presentation & calculation](https://backend.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=157848&L=2&id=157848)

*\*[Click here for further information on statistical data in the field of teaching and learning. (in German)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/studienangebot/warum-hier-studieren/statistische-daten-zum-studienbetrieb/)*

### Attention

#### Instruction Language German

Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a [certificate of German proficiency on C1 level](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/).

### Admission Procedure

[Information about the admission procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/business-administration/)

[English language requirements](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/)

#### Admission requirement:

- completion of an eligible degree programme
- PLUS [qualitative admission requirements](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/mag-business-administration/#c874341)

### Information on Previous Studies:

In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:

- [Business Administration (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/business-administration-bachelor-with-entrance-exam-procedure/)
- [International Business Administration (Bachelor)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/international-business-administration-bachelor-with-entrance-exam-procedure/)
- [Master Access Guide](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/mag-business-administration/)

### Getting started

[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/business-administration-master/)

[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)

[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)

### Getting Informed

[StudiesServiceCenter (SSC) Business, Economics and Statistics](https://wirtschaftswissenschaften.univie.ac.at/en/studies/during-the-studies/)

[Students' Representatives Business Administration](https://wiwi.univie.ac.at/en/studies/oeh/levels-of-representation/student-representatives-i-business-administration/)

## Study Programme

## Study Programme

Students on the master's programme in Business Administration initially acquire basic knowledge in the core subjects of business administration and in-depth management skills.

In the intensification phase, students choose between 3 specialisations (20 ECTS each) from the intensification block, consisting of groups of courses in various subject areas.

Moreover, students may complete elective subjects to an extent of 4 ECTS credits and also have the possibility to get up to 4 ECTS credits recognised from their internship.

At the end of their degree programme, students must complete the module of their master's thesis, which includes the writing of a master's thesis, a seminar and the the master’s exam.

### Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

- Economic sociology
- Econometrics
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply chain management

... and many more.

[#### Humans of #univie @ Business Administration](https://blog.univie.ac.at/en/positive-developments-for-the-university-of-the-future/)

© Universität Wien

## Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.

[Orientation Course](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333392)

[Introductory Phase (30 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333209)

[Basic Modules of the Introductory Phase - Compulsory Modules (14 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333213)

[GM1 Data Analytics (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333224)

[GM2 Financial Accounting and Reporting (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333225)

[GM3 Management I (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333226)

[GM4 Management II (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333227)

[GM5 Business Law (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333228)

[Consolidation Modules of the Introductory Phase - Elective Modules (16 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333214)

[AM1 Principles of Accounting (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333215)

[AM2 Principles of Banking and Finance (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333216)

[AM3 Principles of Contracts (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333217)

[AM4 Principles of Data Analysis for Marketing and Management Decisions (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333218)

[AM5 Principles of Decision Support (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333219)

[AM6P Principles of Public Management (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333220)

[AM7 Principles of Business Law (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333221)

[AM8 Principles of Economic Sociology (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333222)

[AM9 Elective (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333223)

[Specialization Phase - Elective Modules (60 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333210)

[VM1 Analytics in eServices and Operations (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333233)

[Fundamentals of Analytics in eServces and Operations (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333276)

[Methods and Applications (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333278)

[Seminar (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333277)

[VM2 Banking and Finance (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333234)

[Mandatory courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333259)

[Elective courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333260)

[VM3 Controlling I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333235)

[VM3a Controlling Ia](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333256)

[VM3b Controlling Ib](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333257)

[VM3c Controlling Ic](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333258)

[VM4 Controlling II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333236)

[VM5 Economics (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333237)

[VM6 Financial Accounting and Reporting I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333238)

[VM7 Financial Accounting and Reporting II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333239)

[VM8 Marketing I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333240)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333261)

[Elective courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333262)

[VM9 Marketing II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333241)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333263)

[Elective courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333264)

[VM10 Organization and Personnel I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333242)

[Mandatory courses - 16 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333265)

[Transdisciplinary supplementary courses - 4 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333266)

[VM11 Organization and Personnel II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333243)

[VM12 Public and Non-Profit Management I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333244)

[VM13 Public and Non-Profit Management II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333245)

[VM14 Strategic Management I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333246)

[VM15 Strategic Management II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333247)

[VM16 Smart Production I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333248)

[Foundations (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333279)

[Methods and Special Topics (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333280)

[Seminar (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333281)

[VM17 Supply Chain Management I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333249)

[Foundations (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333282)

[Methods and Special Topics (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333283)

[Seminar (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333284)

[VM18 Smart Production and Supply Chain Management II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333250)

[Advanced Methods (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333267)

[Advanced Topics (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333285)

[VM19 Tax Law (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333251)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333270)

[Electives in specialization courses in tax law - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333271)

[VM20 Technology and Innovation Management (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333252)

[VM21 Business Law and Company Law (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333253)

[Mandatory courses in Business Law and Company Law - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333272)

[Elective specialization courses in Business Law and Company Law - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333273)

[VM22 Commercial Law (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333254)

[Mandatory courses in Commercial Law - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333274)

[Elective specialization courses in Commercial Law - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333275)

[VM23 Economic Sociology (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333255)

[Mandatory course - 4 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333268)

[Elective courses - 16 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333269)

[Master's Thesis Phase (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333211)

[MA-SE Master's Thesis Seminar (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333212)

[Servicemodul](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333396)

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#### Teacher's Opinion

© Universität Wien / Lichtenegger

#### Teacher's Opinion

"The structure of the master's programme in Business Administration is based on Anglo-American university models and is unique in Europe.

To enable the students to organise their studies even more independently, so-called 'majors', larger specialisations, and 'minors', smaller specialisations, have been implemented. This way, courses can be customised according to personal preferences and future career aspirations concepts.

In addition, there is the possibility to choose free elective courses and receive credits for internships.

Because of the simplified preconditions for advanced courses, students can start their studies either in the winter or the summer semester."

*- ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Michaela Schaffhauser-Linzatti \*

## After Graduation

The degree programme offers various career opportunities in all business sectors. Graduates have a competitive advantage because of their extensive knowledge of up to three special fields of business administration. The application of new communication media opens up new work areas, also in traditional company structures.

© Universität Wien / Lichtenegger

Graduates are able to take over managerial agendas in companies or work as skilled specialists in business administrative departments (marketing, production, logistics, purchasing/distribution, accounting, controlling, etc.). Furthermore, they have necessary skills to become self-employed as entrepreneurs or consultants.

Furthermore, students are given a multitude of management and methodological skills that enable them to grasp and solve problems in related disciplines. In addition, the application-oriented approach of the master's programme ensures that graduates are prepared for labor market conditions. Various soft skills acquired by group and team work activities compliment the graduates' profile.

Apart from that, grauduates can also pursue a career in academica.

### Continuing after Graduation

- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [Alumni of the University of Vienna](https://www.alumni.ac.at/)
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- [Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna](https://www.uniport.at/uniport-fuer-studierende)

### Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

[#### Degree programme in retrospect](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-surveys/)

### Graduates ...

- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 2.6 (satisfactory)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.4 (appropriate)

→ These results are based on feedback from 129 graduates.

\**You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the**[master’s programme in Business Administration](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/043_Master_Betriebswirtschaft_public.pdf) (in German).*

[#### Career entry & paths](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-tracking/)

### Graduates ...

- find employment immediately after graduation on average.
- earn an average of € 3,495 (women) and € 3,840 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 89% (women) and 97% (men) within three years after graduation.

\*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "[Business Administration](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnentracking/2023/englisch/UA_F1_2023_MA_Business_Administration_en.pdf)".

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