International Business & Law | Master

For Business Graduates

Next Application Deadline: November 9, 2025

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Duration of study

4 Semesters | 120 ECTS

Time model & Language

Full-time ("job-friendly") | English

Prerequisites

Bachelor or equivalent degree in business or legal studies or studies comprising a prescribed level of relevant ECTS credits

Academic Degree

Master of Arts in Business | MA or M.A.

Tuition fee

Tuition fee: EUR 363,36 / semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH) for EU and EEA citizens

Optional Double Degree

from partner universities in Great Britain, Italy, France & Taiwan as well as from the MCI Executive Education

Additional Certification

Certification as “Compliance Officer” by Austrian Standards

Before studying International Business & Law

Do you consider business know-how and legal expertise as essential components of a successful career? Do you see digital transformation, diversity and sustainability as key components of a new way of doing business? Do you aspire to an international career with responsibility and want to address the needs of a new generation specifically? Then apply now for the new English master degree program International Business & Law and take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your international employability.

Student Simon Poschinger erklärt #ThreeReasons für sein Studium International Business & Law am MCI. ©MCI

Dr. Ralf Geymayer | International Business & Law

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Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®

Overview

Learn to use legal opportunities when pursuing a career in international business. The unique combination of international business administration and European business law are at the forefront of this English-language master degree program. Special focus is given to innovative concepts of management, digitalization, sustainability and diversity. In this way, we prepare you for the ever-increasing number of professional fields, which require not only economic, but also legal competencies.

High quality Specializations

The first year of study provides a solid foundation in the key areas of international management, European business law and digital transformation. The two specializations "HR, Leadership & Diversity" and "Strategic Management & Sustainability" are at the fore of the second year of study. Students additionally have the opportunity to replace one of the two specializations with an individually chosen focal area from another degree program. This allows the IB&L master degree program to be tailored to individual career goals and current job offers in the best possible way.

Internationality

Stays abroad represent an additional opportunity for all students to experience diversity, expand networks, and enrich their CVs. The Study Tour in the third semester enables all students to establish valuable contacts with internationally and/or globally operating companies, regardless of the option of a semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities. Those students who successfully apply for a double-degree also have the unique opportunity to earn an additional international degree in the UK, Italy, France or Taiwan.

Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.

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Why not study at the top?

MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® is one of the most successful universities in the German-speaking region and Europe. Renowned business experts teach in small groups, distinguished lecturers ensure academic quality in all areas, and the dedicated MCI team supports students in their endeavors such as internships, research, and stays abroad.

Admission

Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis. The required documents are to be submitted online. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple programs of study, as long as a plausible rationale is given. The final decision may be taken by the end of the application procedures.

For Internationals (full-degree), EU and Non-EU, you can find more information here.

Dates & Deadlines

	Application deadline
Date 1	Nov 9, 2025
Date 2	Feb 8, 2026
Date 3	Apr 12, 2026
Date 4	May 24, 2026

Prerequisites

The program accepts:

Graduates of relevant Bachelor programs. For example: Management & Law, Business Law, Law & Economics, Economics, Business Administration, International Business Administration.
Graduates of other Bachelor or post-secondary programs comprising business and /or legal-related courses (e.g. Marketing, Controlling, Accounting, Project Management, Business Law, etc.) totaling at least 45 ECTS credits.

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 Head of Department & Studies. A decision will only be taken in cases where the application for admission has been approved and accepted. Recognition of credits or previous experience is only granted for individual classes in the program.

Procedures

In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

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.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

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.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

To study at the MCI was one of my best decisions – not only because of the most stunning views of the surrounding mountains but also because of the lifelong friendships, good organization and the great network of lecturers. For my current position, I still profit from the “beyond your own nose” approach I was taught at the MCI along with the multicultural experience I gained there.

Anne Hacker

Revenue Managerin, The HEINEKEN Company; Alumni International Business & Law

From Innsbruck, via Brussels, to Berlin: Equipped with a toolbox of strong problem-solving competences, excellent communication and critical thinking skills and an international legal and economic background, the MCI prepared me in a perfect way me for my career representing businesses on the political stage. Studying at the top – with the top – leaves me today with a sustainable business network, deep friendships, and memories of the best view of the mountains you can ever have.

Carolin Proft

Key Account Managerin, Swarm Analytics GmbH; Alumni International Business & Law

The time I spent at the MCI was a truly transformative experience, which gave me an excellent foundation to build upon when entering the workforce. I enjoyed how the program balanced theory and practice and that my classmates came from all over the world, which led to very interesting discussions. As a bonus, the views of the snow-capped Alps from the MCI classrooms are spectacular.

Dominick Huber

Tax & Legal Associate, Airbnb Dublin; Alumni International Business & Law

Studying at the MCI not only challenges you; it changes you. Looking back at my time studying, it was an incredibly enriching and exciting journey, which I shared with great colleagues from all over the world and with inspiring lecturers coming from a variety of industries and in a university mindset that is incomparable with any other. The MCI not only opens some doors for your career pathway, but rather many, and it equips you with every tool needed for all the great opportunities that await you beyond your studies.

Amina Abl

Specialist Learning & Transformation, thyssenkrupp Presta AG; Alumni International Business & Law

Motivated students and teachers providing profound business insights was the best combination to develop a successful mind-set. Adding small and interactive classes, paired with a semester abroad in the US, I can say that the MCI prepared me in the best possible way for my current career.

Maximilian Seemüller

Consultant M&A, Deloitte Consulting GmbH; Alumni International Business & Law

In my position as a professor at Lancaster University Management School and external lecturer at MCI, I am particularly interested in the close interaction of research, practice and teaching. This is crucial to enable students to abstract, understand and ultimately solve practical problems.

Univ.- Prof. Dr. Florian Bauer

Professor in Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Lancaster University Management School; External Lecturer International Business & Law

Being a managing director for our Austrian organization of a multinational company, I am looking at our marketing and branding strategy in strong alignment with the overall company strategy, addressing various stakeholder expectations as well as embedding this strategy into the international strategy of our worldwide organization. This is the mindset and the excitement I am trying to convey to my students thus giving them a valuable tool set for any future career in marketing and branding with intercultural aspects.

Mag. Elgar Schnegg MBA

Managing Director Austria at Teva ratiopharm; External Lecturer International Business & Law

While studying International Business & Law

MCI study programs stand out due to the quality of their content, relevance to the business world, and their international orientation. The close cooperation with partners from industry and integrative internships enable students to gain practical experience as early as in their Bachelor’s studies. In addition to providing expert knowledge, MCI places great importance on encouraging personal development and the development of social and intercultural competencies.

The full-time study program is organized in such a way as to make it possible for students to pursue a professional career parallel to their studies and to have the freedom to take care of family responsibilities. The third semester may be completed anywhere in the world at one of MCI’s many partner institutions. This international experience not only broadens the students’ horizons, but also provides them a glimpse of international markets and the opportunity to establish valuable contacts. Moreover, it helps them to hone their cultural, social, as well as linguistic skills. This international focus runs like a thread through the program, which is expressed not least by the numerous lecturers from the international business and university landscape.

Module Overview

Time Model

Full-time | job and family friendly time model

Lectures are usually held from Friday to Saturday afternoon (in exceptional cases lectures take place on Thursday). In addition, one online session is scheduled during the week in the evenings (in exceptional cases times may change).

Double Degree

Students have the chance to gain an additional academic degree at one of the following partner universities:

Edinburgh Napier University (GB; Master of Science, M.Sc.)
Kingston University London (GB; Master of Laws, LL.M.)
Università Carlo Cattaneo - LIUC (IT; Laurea Magistrale, Dott. mag.)
NEOMA Business School (FR; Master in Management, MiM)
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (TW; International Master of Business Administration, MBA)

In addition, the Master's programme International Business & Law offers another double degree in cooperation with MCI Executive Education.

Digital Business & Tech Law (Master of Laws, LL.M.)

Academic Degree

Graduates of the program are conferred the academic title of Master of Arts in Business, in short MA or M.A. This is attested by a leaving certificate, the Master diploma, the international diploma supplement, and further documents where relevant. MCI Alumni are entitled to combine their academic degree with the brand “MCI” to provide trust and orientation in an increasingly intransparent international education market. Example: BSc (MCI).
Source: GZ BMWF-52.330/0195-I/6/2013

Cooperation & Career Partners

Dell
European Academy of Management
LinkedIn
Luis Trenker ( Luis T. GmbH/ s. r. l.)
Mondelez
Oracle
Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m. b. H.
Vmware

Learning Goals

In order to ensure the transfer of learning and to enable students to develop relevant competencies, MCI has defined clear cross-curricular learning goals. These describe, in detail, the knowledge and skills acquired by our graduates on completion of their studies at MCI.

Responsible Leadership

Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our graduates demonstrate a commitment to ecologically sustainable, economically responsible, and socially equitable decision-making.

Academic Rigor

Our graduates can apply relevant theories and appropriate scientific methods in their field of work.

International Outreach

One of the most essential components of MCI study programs is their international orientation. This is reflected not only in the curriculum and assigned projects, but also in the backgrounds of our faculty and students. The program also includes the opportunity for students to spend the 5th semester abroad at one of MCI’s many partner institutions.

Study Abroad

at our partner universities around the world.

Großbritannien

Kingston University London

Australien

Griffith University

Mexiko

Anahuac Mayab University

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International Study Tour

The annual study trip to Dublin offers students the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's leading technology companies. Google, Meta, and LinkedIn have been regulars on the program in recent years. In addition, the trip provides students with the opportunity for personal development, networking, and exploration of Ireland's capital city.

Our Double Degree Destinations

Highly motivated students have the opportunity to foster their competitiveness in the international labor market by obtaining a Double Degree in cooperation with one of our selected partner universities. Learn more about our Double Degree destinations:

Edinburgh Napier University

Location: Edinburgh, Great Britain
Degree: MSc
Duration of stay: 1 semester
Language of instruction: English

Edinburgh is consistently voted as one of the best cities in the world for quality life. The vibrant student city full of history is just big enough to have everything you need, yet small enough to feel like home.

Kingston University London

Location: Kingston upon Thames (borough in south-west London), Great Britain
Degree: LLM
Duration of stay: 1 semester
Language of instruction: English

On the doorstep of Great Britain’s capital, Kingston upon Thames is a lively, student-friendly borough in south-west London. The capital is just 30 minutes away by train.

The four campuses of Kingston University London are around the town center, easily reachable with the free intersite bus.

Neoma Business School

Location: Reims, France
Degree: MiM
Duration of stay: 2 semesters
Language of instruction: English

Reims is not only the birthplace of champagne but also a vibrant student city close to Paris. It offers lovely cafés, bars and theatres as well as several museums and cultural events.

The NEOMA Business School Reims campus is on two sites with a contemporary architectural style, located just five minutes from each other by tram.

Università Carlo Cattaneo – LIUC

Location: Castellanza, Italy
Degree: Dott.mag.
Duration of stay: 2 semesters
Language of instruction: English

Castellanza is a cozy small Italian city, located close to Milan (about a 40 minutes train ride away). Weekly clothes and food markets as well as charming cafés and restaurants provide the typical Italian flair.

Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) is situated in an old reformed cotton mill. Apart from many lecture halls and students’ dormitories, the university also comprises a lot of green space in the “LIUC park”.

National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology

Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Degree: MBA
Duration of stay: 2 semesters
Language of instruction: English

As the second largest city on the island of Taiwan, Kaohsiung has a lot to offer for international students. The marine city provides a perfect mix of urban and rural areas. It is a metropolis of culture with multiple green spaces and charming waterfronts.

National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (NKUST) was established in 2018 by the merger of three universities. As the result of the merger, NKUST not only incorporates the strengths of three universities but also has strong connections with industries, innovation and entrepreneurship.

MCI Executive Education

Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Degree: LL.M.
Duration: 2 semesters
Language of instruction: German

The Master’s program “International Business & Law” provides an inhouse double degree in cooperation with the MCI Executive Education program “Digital Business & Tech Law”.

Further information you can find here.

Practice

At the Entrepreneurial School®, providing a consistent link between science and practice has top priority. Therefore, we provide our students plenty of opportunity to put their newly acquired knowledge to practice, even during their studies. The collaboration with companies and organizations of different sizes and sectors forms one of the cornerstones of the MCI concept. Such cooperative work does not only benefit our students, but also, to a large extent our partners.

Active involvement in R & D projects forms an integral part of the study program. This enables students – while still at university – to develop solutions for the future while building up contacts with companies from a variety of sectors.

Focus of research:

Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions
European Union (Business) Law & Ethics
Digital Law & Ethics
Effects of Asymmetric Information

SMA Research Lab

The main idea of SMA Research Lab is to gain a deeper understanding of the Strategy, Mergers & Acquisition phenomenon. Thus, SMA Research Lab tries to deliver a high-class contribution to the scientific community with publications, conferences and speeches. In these research activities “top students” from MCI, Innsbruck University and other partner institutions, are challenged and developed.

SMA Research Lab

EU Values & Digitalization

Named after the founding father of the EU, in 2019 the European Commission established a Jean Monnet Chair on EU values and digitalization at MCI (this Chair succeeds the Chair on Ethics established in 2016). In teaching and research, this chair deals with current issues at the interface of EU law, EU values and ethics. In addition, it undertakes numerous activities such as lectures at international conferences and schools. Information on the comprehensive activities can be found at https://jeanmonnet.mci.edu

After studying International Business & Law

Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.

Professional opportunities

The interdisciplinary program opens up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates, including:

Tax Advisory and Auditing, Business Consultancy
Banking & Finance
Marketing & Account Management
Strategy & Leadership
Human Resources
Business Law
Research & Higher Education
Supply Chain & Process Management
Public Administration & Interest Groups

Success Stories

MA International Business & Law

Elena Preymann

International Audit, Porsche Holding GmbH

MA International Business & Law

Simon Poschinger

Operations Manager, Tesla Motors Austria GmbH

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Continue studying

The completion of a Master's degree program subsequently qualifies graduates for the relevant doctoral program.

Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.

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News

International Business & Law

Double Degree at NKUST in Taiwan

Lucca Schubert and Moritz Griesser share insights into their current Double Degree program at NKUST in Taiwan

Study Tour to The Sustainability Capital Copenhagen

Students explore the world's most sustainable city as part of the Interdisciplinary Elective

Expanding Our Network with Another Finnish Partner University

We are happy to welcome the University of Jyväskylä as a new partner university for our master's program in International Business & Law

Questions & Answers

I have not yet received my bachelor’s degree certificate. Can I still apply?

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.

Is it possible to apply for two or more study programs?

Multiple applications are welcome as long as you provide a plausible reason 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.

Are there any areas of specialization in my studies?

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.

Can I complete the admission procedure abroad?

The admission interview is held online and can therefore also be completed from abroad.

What is the tuition fee?

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: EUR 7.000,- / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee
Master’s courses: EUR 7.000,- / 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.

Is attendance mandatory?

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.

Is it possible to work while studying?

The part-time (or job-friendly) model of organization, to a certain degree, enables students to work and gain practical experience while they study.

When do the classes take place?

Seminars and lectures take place on Friday and Saturday from 09:00 am to 04:45 pm (in exceptional cases lectures take place on Thursday). Additionally, one extra online session per week is held in the evening (usually on Tuesdays). This teaching schedule allows students to continue with their professional activities during their studies or gain practical experience in the field.

Can I go on a semester abroad while studying?

Yes, there is the option of spending the third semester at one of the numerous partner universities or the fourth semester as a research semester in order to write the master's thesis abroad. Students who do not wish to go abroad attend the regular courses at MCI together with incoming students from the partner universities.