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With a mixed faculty comprising the MCI’s own professors, visiting lecturers from a wide variety of countries as well as recognized executives and experts from the fields of business, research and consulting, the MCI offers a synergetic combination of theory and practice that creates added value for students and encourages them to put their new-found knowledge to the test.
Students and faculty from all over the world, a semester abroad and study modules at prestigious partner universities, double-degree options, internships with global players and a variety of international activities open the door to international perspectives, intercultural competence and professional development.
Demanding admission procedures form the foundation for studies of a high standard with team working in small groups, fast progress and low dropout rates. Curricula with a strong practical orientation, intensive support and the MCI's proverbial service orientation guarantee a quality learning experience, personal wellbeing and optimum prospects on the job market.
Ever since its foundation, the Entrepreneurial School® has emphasized the importance of continuous development and benchmarking. With that, MCI has been able to obtain the prestigious AACSB accreditation. It belongs to the less than 5% of business schools and institutions of higher education that have received this distinction.
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The following dates apply for all Executive Programs(except management seminars).
In the course of the application process, MCI will verify your documents and check whether the admission requirements of the respective course are met. The following criteria apply:
The program accepts individuals with a higher education entrance qualification (Matura, Abitur, relevant vocational qualification, or other school leaving certificate that allows them to matriculate at a higher education institution and study).
Prospective students are not required to have completed the school leaving examination by the time of application. In the case of admission, the relevant certificate may be handed in later. Please include the most recent certificate in your application.
Applicants without higher education entrance qualification may be admitted to MCI if they
Higher education entrance examination
In general, applicants are eligible for admission to study at MCI if they have completed the higher education entrance examination in subjects corresponding to the subjects required by the respective course of study. The higher education entrance examination may be taken, for example, at the University of Innsbruck.
For questions regarding the subjects required for admission to your desired course of study and the higher education entrance examination, please contact us by email at beratung@mci.edu.
Relevant vocational qualification & additional examinations
Applicants with a relevant professional qualification, such as a certificate of apprenticeship, master craftsman certificate, or advanced technical certificate, may be admitted if they successfully complete additional examinations in German, English, Mathematics, and Physics. Applicants without higher education entrance qualification are required to take the additional examinations as part of the MCI admission procedure.
Admission to a Master’s program requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. Further information can be found on the respective subpages of the Master's program under "Admission".
Special regulations apply to applicants who do not hold Austrian citizenship. Please consider our
Please include the following documents in your online application:
Should you apply for a Master’s program, please also submit:
Once all required application documents have been received, the department responsible for your desired course of study will verify the documents and check whether the requirements for admission are met. If all requirements are fulfilled, you will be invited to the written entrance examination and personal interview by email.
You may interrupt or cancel your application at any time during the application period. If desired, we will save your data, enabling you to continue to apply or reapply later on.
Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one study program at the same time, as long as a plausible rationale is given.
Applications for English-language degree courses are accepted in English only.
In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:
A complete online application consists of a CV, a letter of motivation, information on educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements and academic as well as professional goals. We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.
You may apply for more than one degree program at the same time, provided you can conclusively explain your respective motivations in your letter of motivation.
In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.
In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.
Once the admission procedure has been completed, we will assess your results. These will be communicated to you within about two weeks of the conclusion of the application process.
Model Contract of Study Bachelor Programs ( pdf | 1.40M ) Model Contract of Study Master Programs ( pdf | 1.13M )
MCI is committed to creating a framework which provides applicants with disabilities an equal opportunity in the application for admission to MCI.
Applicants with special needs are encouraged to contact us and request accommodations for their participation in the application procedure or studies. We are happy to answer any questions relating to accessibility and diversity and to provide support.
If you have any further queries or suggestions, please contact:
Janine Prokesch, BSc, MAAssistant & Project Manager+43 512 2070-1921 disability-officer@mci.edu
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