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Academic Degree:Master of Arts in Business / MA or M.A.
Duration:4 semesters incl. Master thesis and final exams
Prerequisites:Bachelor or equivalent degree with a min. of 15 ECTS pts. in the area of IT & ICT, 20 ECTS points in Mgmt. & Business Mgmt. and 10 ECTS points in Communication
Starting date:October 8, 2012
Next application deadline: June 7, 2012
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Applications for this study program are accepted every time.
Applications for admission to the degree program must be submitted via Online application accompanied by the required documents within the period stipulated.

Admission deadline

application deadlinewritten examinationoral examination
May 17, 2012May 24, 2012May 24, 2012
June 07, 2012June 14, 2012June 14, 2012
July 13, 2012July 20, 2012July 20, 2012
August 16, 2012August 23, 2012August 23, 2012


Admission to the program is granted based upon the following criteria:

CAREER BACKGROUND - 30%

The applicant’s professional background is considered on the basis of submitted application materials. Particular attention is paid to:

  • Education and certificates
  • Academic and professional goals
  • Professional experience

WRITTEN EXAM - 30%

The written entrance exam tests the applicant’s knowledge in general business and management contexts, understanding of information technologies and the implications for the business world and in their English language skills.

INTERVIEW - 40%
The interview is conducted by a commission and gives applicants the opportunity to present themselves personally, to expand on information provided in the application materials, and to explain their academic and professional goals.


Participation in the admission procedure is free of charge. However, in order to cover expenses the MCI reserves the right to impose a fee to the amount of EUR 50,- on persons failing to appear at a pre-arranged admission-procedure appointments. Notice of cancellation must be given at least two working days before an appointment is due to take place.

To prepare for the online examination we strongly recommend the following literature:

Bocij, Paul, Greasley, Andrew & Hickie, Simon (2008): "Business Information Systems: Technology, Development and Management" 4th ed. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall