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# International Business Administration (Master)

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/international-business-administration-master/
**Parent**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/degree-programmes-in-foreign-languages/

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The master's programme in International Business Administration is offered as an interdisciplinary study programme.

In addition to business administrative skills and economic basics, students have the unique possibility to choose a specialisation of international competences in which they want to be extensively educated.

At the moment Europe, Africa, China, South Asia, Latin America, Scandinavia and the Slavic regions are offered. For each cultural region language, historical, sociological and cultural skills as well as legal competencies are acquired. These are the basis for future international labor market requirements.

Graduates are able to solve complex management problems in an international environment independently and are thus indispensable employees for international companies.

### Master of Science

Degree Programme Code: 066 914

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://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Masterstudien/MA_Internationale_Betriebswirtschaft_Version2024.pdf)

### Facts & Figures

- Students: **899**
- Graduates in the last academic year: **171**
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): **7,1**

*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/international-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-international-business-administration/#c876260)

### 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-international-business-administration/)

### Getting started

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

### Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

- Management problems
- Cultural studies and languages
- International marketing
- Controlling
- Macroeconomics

...and many more.

### 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

The first part of the master's programme in International Business Administration is the introductory phase, in which basic economic knowledge is provided so that all newly admitted students are on the same level. The aim is to familiarise students with the methods and instruments of business administration disciplines, but also with related fields (business law, economic sociology, economics, etc.), so that they are able to solve management problems independently. Students must also complete an introductory course in international business administration.

The master's programme offers the opportunity to choose specialisations amounting to 40 ECTS credits (2 specialisations of 20 ECTS credits each) in different areas of specialisation and thus to adapt the programme to individual needs and personal career aspirations.. The list of possible business administrative specialisations is long and includes Banking & Finance, Controlling, External Accounting, Marketing, Organization and Personnel, Smart Production, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Law, and many more.

Skills in culture, politics, history, and law are acquired in the module "International Competencies" from one of the electable cultural areas (Europe, Africa, China, South Asia, Latin America, Slavic region, Scandinavia).

Finally, the master's thesis module must be completed, which includes the master's thesis itself as well as a seminar and the completion of the master’s exam.

#### Specifics

© Universität Wien / Barbara Mair

#### Specifics

The master's programme is offered at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics but is actually an interdisciplinary study program, which includes the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Law.

The study programme is suitable for bachelor's graduates of other faculties who are seeking to broaden their non-economic bachelor's studies with an economic education.

Apart from profound business administrative expert knowledge, students also receive an understanding for interdisciplinary work as well as an open-mindedness for other fields, mindsets, and cultures.

## 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=333394)

[Introductory Phase (30 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333287)

[Basic Modules of the Introductory Phase - Compulsory Modules (18 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333291)

[GM0 International Business (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333292)

[GM1 Data Analytics (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333293)

[GM2 Financial Accounting and Reporting (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333294)

[GM3 Management I (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333295)

[GM3a Management I - Marketing (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333296)

[GM3b Management I - Organization and Personnel (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333297)

[GM4 Management II (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333298)

[GM4a Management II - Production, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333299)

[GM4b Management II - Finance (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333300)

[GM5 Business Law (2 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333301)

[Consolidation Modules of the Introductory Phase - Elective Modules (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333302)

[AM0 Research Methods in International Business (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333303)

[AM1 Principles of Accounting (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333304)

[AM2 Principles of Banking and Finance (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333305)

[AM3 Principles of Contracts (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333306)

[AM4 Principles of Data Analysis for Marketing and Management Decisions (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333307)

[AM5 Principles of Decision Support (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333308)

[AM6 Principles of Public Management (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333309)

[AM7 Principles of Business Law (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333310)

[AM8 Principles of Economic Sociology (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333311)

[AM9 Elective (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333312)

[Specialization Phase - Elective Modules (60 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333288)

[International Competencies (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333313)

[PVM1 International Competencies - Africa (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333315)

[Mandatory courses - 6 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333366)

[Elective courses - 14 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333367)

[PVM2 International Competencies - Europe (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333316)

[Mandatory courses - 16 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333368)

[Elective courses - 4 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333369)

[PVM3 International Competencies - Latin America (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333317)

[Mandatory courses - 6 or 7 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333370)

[Elective courses of the chosen language - 14 or 13 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333371)

[PVM4 International Competencies - China (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333318)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333372)

[Elective courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333373)

[PVM5 International Competencies - Slavonic Area (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333319)

[Mandatory courses - 6 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333374)

[Elective courses - 14 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333375)

[PVM6 International Competencies - South Asia (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333320)

[Mandatory courses - 15 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333376)

[Elective courses - 5 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333377)

[PVM7 International Competencies - Scandinavia (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333321)

[Mandatory course - 6 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333378)

[Elective courses - 14 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333379)

[Elective Modules (40 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333314)

[VM0 International Business (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333322)

[VM1 Analytics in eServices and Operations (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333323)

[Fundamentals of Analytics in eServces and Operations (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333380)

[Methods and Applications (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333382)

[Seminar (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333381)

[VM2 Banking and Finance (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333324)

[Mandatory courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333349)

[Elective courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333350)

[VM3 Controlling I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333325)

[VM3a Controlling Ia](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333346)

[VM3b Controlling Ib](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333347)

[VM3c Controlling Ic](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333348)

[VM4 Controlling II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333326)

[VM5 Economics (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333327)

[VM6 Financial Accounting and Reporting I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333328)

[VM7 Financial Accounting and Reporting II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333329)

[VM8 Marketing I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333330)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333351)

[Elective courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333352)

[VM9 Marketing II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333331)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333353)

[Elective courses - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333354)

[VM10 Organization and Personnel I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333332)

[Mandatory courses - 16 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333355)

[Transdisciplinary supplementary course](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333356)

[VM11 Organization and Personnel II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333333)

[VM12 Public and Non-Profit Management I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333334)

[VM13 Public and Non-Profit Management II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333335)

[VM14 Strategic Management I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333336)

[VM15 Strategic Management II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333337)

[VM16 Smart Production I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333338)

[Foundations (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333383)

[Methods and Special Topics (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333384)

[Seminar (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333389)

[VM17 Supply Chain Management I (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333339)

[Foundations (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333385)

[Methods and Special Topics (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333386)

[Seminar (4 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333387)

[VM18 Smart Production and Supply Chain Management II (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333340)

[Advanced Methods (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333357)

[Advanced Topics (8 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333388)

[VM19 Tax Law (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333341)

[Mandatory courses - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333360)

[Electives in specialization courses in tax law - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333361)

[VM20 Technology and Innovation Management (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333342)

[VM21 Business Law and Company Law (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333343)

[Mandatory courses in Business Law and Company Law - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333362)

[Elective specialization courses in Business Law and Company Law - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333363)

[VM22 Commercial Law (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333344)

[Mandatory courses in Commerical Law - 8 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333364)

[Elective specialization courses in Commercial Law - 12 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333365)

[VM23 Economic Sociology (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333345)

[Mandatory course - 4 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333358)

[Elective courses - 16 ECTS](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333359)

[Master's Thesis Phase (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333289)

[MA-SE Master's Thesis Seminar (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333290)

[Servicemodul](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=333397)

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#### Teacher's Opinion ...

© Universität Wien / Lichtenegger

#### Teacher's Opinion ...

“I am very happy that we are able to offer our students a master's programme in International Business Administration, which is absolutely unique due to its structure.

On the one hand, students will acquire economic competencies and on the other hand, they are offered subjects in humanities, social and cultural studies. In addition, they have a huge choice of language courses at the University of Vienna and this way can prepare for specific requirements of the international labor market.

Entirely new are the simplified admission criteria. Only 30 ECTS credits of economic basics, thereof Business Administration basics in the amount of 15 ECTS credits are necessary.”

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

## After Graduation

© Universität Wien / Lichtenegger

Graduates are able to finalise managerial decisions on the basis of methodological principles and independently solve complex business administrative problems. They are capable of assuming leading positions in companies or public institutions and be employed as highly qualified skilled professionals or consultants.

Due to their extended language and cultural education skills, graduates are especially qualified for employment in an international environment, which not only requires high professional competence but also an understanding of cultural differences and the ability to work together and interact with people from other cultural surroundings.

All kinds of business administrative departments of international or transnational companies are potential companies.

### 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: 2.8 (satisfactory)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.4 (appropriate)

→ These results are based on feedback from 97 graduates.

\**You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the* [master's programme in International Business Administration](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/043_Master_Internationale_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 € 3,610 (women) and € 4,001 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 93% (women) and 98% (men) within three years after graduation.

\*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "[MA International Business Administration](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnentracking/2023/englisch/UA_F1_2023_MA_International_Business_Administration_en.pdf)".

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