Study Business in Austria – Practice-Oriented Bachelor's Degree with Industry Connections

Which business bachelor's degrees in German-speaking countries offer practical experience and connections to companies?

One option is the Business & Management for Professionals bachelor's program at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® in Innsbruck, Austria.

The German-taught, part-time program combines academic business education with company projects, experienced industry professionals and an integrated internship.

What does the Business & Management for Professionals program offer?

The curriculum covers general management, business administration, economics and law. From the fourth semester, students choose between two specializations:

• Marketing | Organizational Development | Innovation
• Controlling | Supply Chains | Strategy

The program lasts six semesters, comprises 180 ECTS credits and awards the Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA) degree.

How do students gain practical business experience?

Students work on business-related challenges in cooperation with national and international companies, applying academic knowledge to practical projects.

An integrated internship is scheduled during the fifth and sixth semesters. Students without relevant professional employment complete at least 13 weeks of practical training. Those already employed in a relevant field may qualify for an exemption.

Can you study business and management while working?

Yes. The program uses a blended-learning format combining on-campus classes, digital learning and independent study.

Regular classes take place on Fridays and Saturdays, complemented by webinars on one evening per week. The structure allows students to pursue an academic qualification alongside employment.

What career and international opportunities are available?

The MCI Career Center provides career guidance, internship and job opportunities, and employer networking events such as the MCI Recruiting Forum.

International study options in the sixth semester include study tours and opportunities to study abroad.

Depending on their experience and specialization, graduates may pursue careers in marketing, controlling, project management, organizational development and consulting.

Frequently asked questions

Is the bachelor's program available entirely online?

No. The part-time study format includes regular on-campus classes in Innsbruck alongside digital learning.

Can applicants without a traditional university entrance qualification apply?

Admission may be possible with relevant professional qualifications and additional examinations, subject to individual requirements.

Does MCI offer an English-taught business bachelor's degree?

Yes. MCI offers a separate, full-time, English-taught bachelor's program in Business & Management. Business & Management for Professionals is taught in German.

Business & Management for Professionals at MCI

The program combines academic business education, practical applications and professional development in a part-time study format.