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As a commencing student you may have many questions: What does the desired study program teach me? How do I apply? What are the requirements for admission, and what is the application deadline? What are my career options after graduation? Below you will find all the answers and information you may need.
Case studies, integrative project assignments, and cross-disciplinary projects form an integral part of the program and provide students with excellent career prospects on the international labor market.
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Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®
The innovative International Business & Law Master’s degree offered by MCI provides in-depth training in business administration, strategic management, and business law. The combination of business, management and digitalization with European business law, a strong international focus and innovation belong to the core elements of this exemplary master program. Practical relevance, close ties with the business world, project-based teaching and learning, case studies, strong corporate partnerships and attractive double degree options allowing students to earn an extra degree from one of the multiple MCI partner universities in London, Edinburgh and Milan make this study program an ideal springboard for ambitious young decision makers.
Based on current developments in business practice and suggestions of students, the curriculum has been significantly revised and as of fall 2019 includes specializiations in Digital Business and International Human Resource Management, highly relevant courses on Strategy, Mergers & Acquistions, International Accounting & Finance and Business & Digital Law. The language of instruction is English.
Graduates of the program have a thorough understanding of the interrelations between business and law in global corporate processes. With their legal and economic problem-solving competence, our graduates fulfill the qualification requirements to become decision makers in the field of international management. Moreover, graduates of International Business & Law have acquired relevant communication skills, know how to negotiate in English, and are familiar with practical issues.
The Master’s degree course targets individuals with a Bachelor’s degree, a diploma, or equivalent degree related to law, business law, management, or business administration.
If you have any questions about the study program, please contact us.
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.
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Only a few remaining/waiting list places available for the start of studies in autumn 2020. Applications are accepted on a continual basis.
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 courses in Strategic Management / Business Administration, Marketing, Controlling / Accounting and Law.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 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.
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The places available will be allocated on the basis of the following criteria:
Career background - 30%The applicant’s professional background is considered on the basis of submitted application materials. Particular attention is paid to:
Written entrance exam - 30%The written entrance exam tests the applicant’s knowledge in English, Law and Business Studies.Applicants with the following scores of English certificates are not required to take the English exam (date of issue: no longer than 2 years ago at time of application):
Interview - 40%The interview is conducted by a commission and gives applicants the opportunity to present themselves personally, to expand on information provided in the application materials, and to explain their academic and professional goals. The interview is held in English.
Applicants are informed as soon as possible regarding their admission. Applicants who are not admitted due to the limited number of places are put on a waiting list and can – if they are still interested – be admitted if a place becomes available.
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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.
Although considered a full-time program, the course allows students to combine work and study due to its job-friendly structure. The third semester may be spent 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 strengthen their cultural, social, as well as linguistic skills. This international focus provides a mainstay throughout the program and is reflected in the choice of lecturers teaching in the program: many of them come from international businesses and higher education institutions abroad.
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*Students can choose one of the offered Electives
** only available for students doing their international semester abroad
* Students can choose one of the offered Electives
Full-time study program with job & family friendly time model (Wednesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon)
Students have the chance to gain an additional academic degree at one of the following partner universities:
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
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.
Our graduates are effective communicators in their field of work.
Our students can discuss problems, ideas, and solutions with specialists and non-specialists.
Our graduates are competent in applying scientific methods to solve practical problems.
Our students can apply relevant theories and appropriate scientific methods in their field of work.
Our students can act according to ethical principles when doing scientific work.
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. Each program also includes the opportunity for students to spend a semester abroad at one of MCI’s many partner institutions.
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; Pricing Manager & Team Lead Working Students, Zalando SE; 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; Senior Manager, Digitalization and Innovation, BDI The Voice of German Industry; 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
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:
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 Management Center Innsbruck, Innsbruck University and other partner institutions, are challenged and developed.
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
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
MCI Alumni & Friends provides a dynamic service platform promoting contacts, image, professional careers, and personal development of MCI and its graduates. We are delighted with all the graduates who choose to stay in touch even long after completion of their studies, and allowing us to be a part of their various careers:
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.
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.
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:
For students of non-EU countries not considered eligible according to above regulations, the tuition fee is as follows:
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.
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.
The part-time (or job-friendly) model of organization, to a certain degree, enables students to work and gain practical experience while they study.
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.
Classes in the International Business & Law program usually take place between Wednesday noon and Saturday afternoon. Each day of class comprises up to eight teaching units. In exceptional cases, class times may vary: courses and/or examinations may also be scheduled outside these times.
The Master degree allows students to select one of the following Elective Modules: Digital Business (courses Digital Business Law and Digital Management) or International Human Resource Management (courses International Personnel Management, International and European Labor Law, International Leadership). Moreover, the exchange semester offers a further possibility for individualizing the curriculum. The Master Thesis is a perfect opportunity to deepen previous qualifications in a certain area.
