Entrepreneurship & Tourism | Master

To be admitted to the Master program applicants require a Bachelor degree diploma. This would especially refer to Bachelor degrees in business scienes with a focus on the tourism- and leisure industries.

Graduates with a degree in economics require a minimum of 45 ECTS credits in the area of economics, and ideally, they would have a minimum of a one-year work experiences in the area tourism & leisure.

Information for graduates whose previous degree is based to a significant extent on formally acknowledged recognition of prior learning:
In this case it may be possible that the legal and/or degree specific admission requirements are not or only partly fulfilled. Please consider the relevant legal regulations for this instance (§ 4 Abs 4 iVm § 12 FHStG). We will gladly provide further information and consultation via email or phone (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Ext. 1621).

Recognition of previous qualifications in the master program:
Applications for recognition of examinations or credits obtained through other study programs or previous scientific experience must be submitted to the Program Director. A decision will only be taken in cases where the application for admission has met with a positive decision. Recognition of credits or previous experience is only granted for individual classes in the program.

Information sheet - admission ( pdf | 153.23K )

Career background - 30%
Par ticular attention is paid to education and cer tificates, general professional development and position (duties, responsibilities
etc.) as well as academic and professional goals.

Written entrance exam - 30%
The written entrance exam tests the applicant’s knowledge in general business and management contexts, in particulars of the tourism and leisure industries and in their English language skills.

Interview - 40%
The interview is conducted by a commission and gives applicant s the oppor tunit y to present themselves personally, to expand on information provided in the application materials and to explain their academic and professional goals.

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Yes, it is possible and it is even recommended that you apply before obtaining your Bachelor’s Degree certificate in order to secure one of the limited places in your desired course of study. Please include the most recent transcript of records in your application. Should your application be successful, the Bachelor’s certificate is to be submitted by the start of your studies.

Multiple applications are welcome as long as a plausible reason is provided in your cover letter. If you are admitted to two or more study programs, you are required to inform us of your final decision by the conclusion of the application procedures.

The Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship & Tourism combines theoretical and practical content in an attractive location at the heart of the Alps. Specializations available in Strategic Management & Tourism and Marketing Management & Tourism enable students to distinguish themselves according to their preferences. Small group sizes ensure that the MCI Tourism team can provide each student with the individual support the require. We rely on the commitment of both our employees and our students to guarantee long-term learning success.

Applicants must provide proof of at least 45 ECTS points gained in business-related subjects as part of the regular curriculum of a Bachelor’s degree. Once we have received your online application, we will assess the content of your previous studies as to its relevance. Practical experience cannot be counted towards your studies.

The Entrepreneurship & Tourism program accepts 50 students at the beginning of each winter term. 25 study places are available for the Strategic Management & Tourism course and another 25 for the Marketing Management & Tourism course.

No. The timing of your application and participation in the application procedure, do not influence your chances of getting a place to study at MCI. However, we recommend and application so that applicants can assess their chances of finding a place at an early stage in their personal planning.

The program starts in mid-September in the winter term. It is not possible to pick up tourism studies at MCI in the summer term.

Yes. Candidates are welcome to apply for both fields of specialization in the Entrepreneurship & Tourism program and can state their preferences in the online application. In any case, this must be submitted only once. The panel interview must be taken only once as well. The online-based entrance examination, however, must be taken separately for each course. The candidates’ suitability is then also assessed separately for each course.

The entrance examination is based online and can, therefore, also be completed from abroad. You can choose for the panel interview to be conducted online via Skype or on the MCI campus.

Visit the homepage of our department where, in the Admissions section, you can find relevant preparation materials for the written entrance examination. Once we have received your application, you will receive relevant information including tips and advice on how to prepare for the exam.

For citizens of the following countries, the tuition fee is 363 euros per semester plus a fee for compulsory membership to the Austrian National Union of Students:

• EU citizens,
• EEA and Swiss citizens, and
• non-EU citizens who, according to § 2 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act, are subject to § 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (see Federal Law Gazette II No. 340/2013, in its current version).

For students of non-EU countries not considered eligible according to above regulations, the tuition fee is as follows:

• Bachelor’s courses: 6,250 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee
• Master’s courses: 7,500 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

Your application documents regarding nationality will be assessed in detail as part of your admission procedure. Scholarships are available for applicants from non-EU countries and can be applied for as part of your online application.

Students of this study program have the choice within their curriculum, but also as part of their extracurricular activities, to choose between modules, specializations, additional courses, electives, etc. Additionally, the semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities as well as projects and final papers, enable our students to make their study program a truly unique experience.    

Lectures and seminars in full-time courses are held on weekdays. To facilitate a more intense discussion of individual topics, some lessons may also be organized in blocks.

Attendance is mandatory in all classes. If you miss 25% of a course or more, this will have an effect on your final grade.

Exemption from mandatory attendance may be granted if a valid reason is given (e.g. sickness, visit to authorities or other personal reasons). Please submit your written request including relevant proof to the department for approval.

To a certain extent, yes. Although the Master’s Degree course in Entrepreneurship & Tourism is a full-time program, its condensed syllabus and adaptation of semesters to the tourist seasons give students enough time to gather some practical experience. The completion of any study-related tasks should, however, have priority during all four semesters.

No. The curriculum of the Master’s Degree program in Entrepreneurship & Tourism does not include a mandatory internship. The adaptation of semester times to the tourist seasons still gives you plenty of opportunity to gain practical experience outside your studies, should you wish to do so.