Claudia Moessenlechner is a professor and head of the Learning Solutions Center at MCI Innsbruck. She has been active in the field of teaching and higher education for some 20 years. Her courses and coaching sessions focus on language, communication and leadership. Ms Moessenlechner has been active as a consultant and also coaches leaders during change management processes. In her function as a head of MCI Learning Solutions, Claudia is responsible for developing and overseeing eLearning solutions and online graduate programs including curriculum development. She has conceptualized eLearning frameworks and concepts for tertiary education and has designed and overseen the implementation of eLearning at Management Center Innsbruck. In addition, she has extensive experience as an examiner and accreditor (European Higher Education Space) and with the implementation of quality assurance programs for learning and teaching (Assurance of Learning) and international accreditations (e.g. AACSB, EQUIS).
2017 - presentAssociate Head of the Academic Council - The Academic Council of MCI Management Center Innsbruck Internationale Hochschule GmbH is responsible for organizing the teaching and examinations at the MCI. - MCI2014 - presentHead of Learning Solutions - The department is concerned with the core issues of teaching and learning. The main services include the design of learning settings and materials for teaching both online and on campus. - MCI2004 - presentHead of Language Center - Head of MCI Language Center. Providing and designing extra-curricular language courses across all disciplines. - MCI2004 - presentSenior Examiner - Senior Examiner for Business English Exams (BEC Vantage and BEC Higher). - University of Cambridge2000 - presentProfessor - Professor (Bachelor & Master) in the MCI Tourism Department; in the Business Administration Online Department; - MCI1992 - presentself-employed - Consultant, Trainer and Coach; Host for Company Discussions and Events. - Self-employed
1992Consultant and trainer in large companies (including Sandoz, Plansee, Datacom, MedEl, Swarovski, Tyrolit)
2012Applied Linguistics - Alpen Adria Universität Klagenfurt (Doktor phil. (PhD))1995Translation Studies - Leopold Franzens Universität Innsbruck (Mag. (Master's Degree))
Leadership for Teaching & Learning Professionals - EFMD Executive Academy(Certificate)Storytelling - Bundesministerium für Wissenschaft und Forschung(Workshop/Seminar)Facilitation of Online Learning - Royal Roads University, Canada(Certificate)Certification Training as IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) Assessor IDI Qualifying Seminar - IDI(Assessor Certificate) Case Study Writing. Writing teaching cases. (Susan Harmerling) - MCI(Course Certificate)‘Multimedia Productions Using Open-Source Software' - ISF(Course Certificate)‘The Google Society. Life In A Network Society‘ - ISF(Course Certificate)'Podcasts for Teaching Purposes' - ISF(Course Certificate)‘Web 2.O' - ISF(Course Certificate)'Weblogs And Personal Publishing' - ISF(Course Certificate)'Wikis. An Efficient Way To Design Team Projects' - ISF(Course Certificate)Certificate e-Learning Social Media Modul - University of Innsbruck(Course Certificate) ‘Project Zero e-Learning Course (online). - Harvard Graduate School of Education(Course Certificate)Certification Course/Assessment for Senior Examiners for BEC Exams - University of Cambridge(BEC Vantage and BEC Higher - Senior Examiner Certificate)
Reclaiming the Role of the Teacher. AI and Ownership for Educators. - OEB Conference Berline 2016Digitalization and Online Learning - Association of Federal JudgesThe Case Of Double Degrees. - AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting 2017Digitalisierung in der Personalentwicklung. - FHK Österreichische FachhochschulkonferenzMini TED Talk: Digital transformation. How to beat the robot teacher. - AACSB / ICAM 2019Qualitätsmanagement im österreichischen Hochschulraum. Der Student Life Cycle. Die Studierenden im Mittelpunkt. - Ombudsstelle für Studierende. Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung.TEDx Talk at TEDxInnsbruck. 'Digital Age Learning and Teaching.' - TEDx InnsbruckNew Standards - The European View - AACSB Conference KrakowDie Digitalisierung der Personalentwicklung (Vortrag). Moderation und Ausrichtung der Konferenz. - MCI Konferenz Digitales LernenAssurance of Learning - 2020 Standards - Implications and Outlook. A European Point of View - AACSB Online ConferenceDie digitale Lernreise, Nutzung von LMS Systemen und Lernpfaden (Vortrag). Moderation und Ausrichtung der Konferenz. - MCI Konferenz Digitales Lernen
2018IELA International eLearning AwardsHonorable Mention Award, E-Learning: "ePortfolios & Digital Competencies," Claudia Mössenlechner, MCI Learning Solutions, Austria.
2014 - presentFully accountable for conceptualizing eLearning concepts for MCI study programs, preparing the accreditation and implementation of the online initiatives at MCI. Conceptualization and implementation of a new department to set-up and support online teaching after the accreditation process. Head of this department since August 2014. - 2013Head of the Development Team and one of the main initiatiors for the first distance learning program in Western Austria: Fully accountable for the conceptual draft of the curriculum, blended learning concept and accreditation paper for the Study Program in ‘Business Administration Online' . - 2013Initiator, Coordinator and Workshop Leader of a regional ‘E-Portfolio in Higher Education' Workshop/Initiative. Together with ‘FHG Innsbruck' - 2009 - presentMember of the AACSB steering group at MCI. Conceptualizing and coordinating all AOL (Assurance of Learning) activities in all relevant programs. - 2009Initiator, administrator and coordinator E-Portfolio Project at MCI Tourism. -
2017 - presentDeputy Head of the Academic Council (Kollegium). - MCI2016 - presentMember of the Examination Committee (Academic Council) for the Eu_Hem Master program - MCI - EuHem2013 - 2015Elected Member of the MCI Academic Council; as a representative of the Teaching and Research Body. Special committees: (1) Quality in Teaching and Learning (2) Internationalization. During this time: update of teaching evaluation processes. - MCI2012 - 2014Peer Review Team Member (external) of the Lithuanian Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) for the (Re)Accredidation of Bachlor and Master Programs in Lithuania - SKVC2006 - presentBEC Examiner - Cambridge University
AACSB Online Learning Affinity GroupMain Delegatee to the Forum New Media Austria (fnma) for MCI
Nagele Erwin (2017): Der demographische Wandel stellt für die ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG in den nächsten Jahren eine große Herausforderung dar. Vor diesem Hitnergrund ist es erforderlich Methoden zur Sicherung, zur Weitergabe und zur Verwertung des Wissens von Schlüsselmitarbeitern zu untersuchen.Nagele Erwin (2017): Der demographische Wandel stellt für die ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG in den nächsten Jahren eine große Herausforderung dar. Vor diesem Hitnergrund ist es erforderlich Methoden zur Sicherung, zur Weitergabe und zur Verwertung des Wissens von Schlüsselmitarbeitern zu untersuchenPfister Valentina (2014): Einfluss von Führungsstil und -verhalten auf die Mitarbeitermotivation am Beispiel von touristischen KMUHagenhofer Tina (2014): Diversity-Management in touristischen Klein- und MittelbetriebenZogsberger Sabine (2014): War for talents - Employer Branding in der Tourismus- und Freizeitwirtschaft - Wie lässt sich die Generation Y langfristig an ein Unternehmen der Tourismus- und Freizeitwirtschaft binden?Wäger Julia (2014): Burnout-Prävention als Maßnahme der betrieblichen GesundheitsförderungKrebs Eva (2014): Interkulturelle Kommunikation als Erfolgsfaktor für multinationale UnternehmenRiedmair Christina (2014): Möglichkeiten der Mitarbeiterkontrolle in touristischen Unternehmen und die Auswirkungen auf die LeistungsmotivationVon Obernitz Susanne (2013): Der mögliche Einfluss des situativen Führungsstils auf die MitarbeiterzufriedenheitFröhlich Simon (2013): Effektive Strategieentwicklung - Die Chancen und Risiken der "demokratisierenden Strategie" in der Unternehmensführung der ZukunftRofner Johannes (2013): Einfluss des Leaders auf die Marke bzw. die Markenentwicklung eines UnternehmensBöhler Johanna (2013): Der Einfluss von Diversity Management auf die Mitarbeitermotivation im DienstleistungsunternehmenKofler Helen (2013): Burn-out als Phänomen in der Arbeitswelt unter besonderer Betrachtung des TourismusRettensteiner Elisabeth (2013): Motivationsmaßnahmen in der Hotellerie zur Steigerung der Arbeitsplatz-AttraktivitätMaier Elisabeth (2013): Der Zusammenhang zwischen Führungsstil und MitarbeitermotivationZoppel Barbara (2013): Vielfalt statt Einfalt - Diversity Management in der Tourismus- und FreizeitwirtschaftWirth Alexander (2013): Der Zusammenhang zwischen einer Demokratisierung der Strategie und der MitarbeiterzufriedenheitTold Alexander (2013): Die Auswirkungen der Mitarbeiterfluktuation auf die HotellerieKlingler Katharina (2009): Event - Ein Marketinginstrument für Nonprofit Organisationen?Klingler Katharina (2009): Die Entwicklung des Lifeballs - Ein Event als Marketinginstrument für Nonprofit Organisationen?Müllauer Annemarie (2009): Interpersonelles Feedback als ein Instrument offener Kommunikation zur Teamentwicklung
Schmid Lisa (2020): Leadership Expectations of Gen Z in the Workplace On the Example of MCI Business Students from Austria & GermanyStepanowsky Nicole (2015): A critical Evaluation of the Accessibility of Edinburgh, as a World Heritage Site, for Tourists with reduced mobility along the Tourist FootprintKoch Catharina (2015): An Exploration of the preferred Leadership Traits and Behaviour associated with Generation X and Generation Y: A Case Study of the Hospitality Industry in Frankfurt am MainJelusic Melanie (2014): Interkulturelles Konfliktmanagement und KonfliktleadershipFrasch Lukas (2014): Service Design Thinking und Qualitätssicherung innerhalb der touristischen DienstleistungsketteRamsch Julian (2014): Integrating consumer experiences in the Balanced Scorecard. Possibilities for a strategic management tool in theme park managementHochhaus Jessica (2014): Using Service Design Thinking to Analyze a Tourism Destination as a Service EcosystemMarchev Boyan Krasimirov (2014): Leadership Styles of Managers: A Review of the Bulgarian Hotel BusinessHochreiter Victoria (2013): The influence of the perceived level of safety and security in tourism destinations on the travel decision-making processDéal Vanessa (2013): Happiness & Job Satisfaction In the context of Hospitality ManagementSchwarzer Theresa (2013): Multisensorische Markenführung in der HotellerieOckenga Theda (2013): The Influence of Hofstede's Dimensions Uncertainty Avoidance and Masculinity / Femininity on Consumer Decision Making Concerning International Hotel BrandsAichner Daniela (2013): Service Design als Methode zur Gestaltung von Recruitingprozessen im TourismusFuchs Birgit (2013): Die Wahrnehmung von Raumatmosphäre und deren Relevanz für Kundenzufriedenheit - Eine Fallstudie in den Hotels Rogner Bad Blumau (Steiermark) und Wiesenhof (Tirol)Geir Alexandra (2013): Personalentwicklungsinstrumente und deren Umsetzung in der Tiroler 4- und 5-Sterne Hotellerie