Management, Communication & IT | Master

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Duration of study

4 Semesters | 120 ECTS

Time model & Language

Job-friendly | Full-time | English

Prerequisites

Bachelor or equivalent degree

Academic Degree

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

Tuition fee

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

Optional Dual Degree / Double Degree

in cooperation with University of Nebraska in USA / Haaga-Helia in Finland

Before studying Management, Communication & IT

Would you like to actively shape the challenges of Management, Communication and IT as an Innovation Manager in your future job? Have you dreamed about developing your own start-up? What would it be like to actively promote digitization in a global corporate environment as a sought-after expert? Our English-language degree program Management, Communication & IT, (MCiT) offers you a top international management training with a focus on Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship, making your Master's program unique.

#ThreeReasons to study Management, Communication & IT at MCI by Master's student Arno Rottensteiner. ©MCI

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Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®

Overview

How do I develop my start-up? How do I launch digital products and services? How do I finance my projects and market innovations? Which channels do I use for marketing and communication? How do I identify the right technical solution? The interdisciplinary approach of our program helps to answer these questions and enables you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, acquire in-depth IT know-how and strengthen your social and intercultural skills.

Individualization through specialization

In the 2nd and 3rd semesters, we offer our students elective modules that allow for specialization. In our Digital Entrepreneurship Labs and Projects, you have the opportunity to pursue your individual interests. In this way, you will develop yourself into a sought-after expert in the field you favor.

Internationalization

Internationality is an integral part of our studies, and is reflected in our team of lecturers, as well as our students and our curriculum. In addition to an optional semester abroad, the Study Tour to Silicon Valley enables you to make valuable contacts within globally successful companies that will assist you in creating an international business network. Students who successfully apply for our Dual/Double Degree Program have the opportunity to earn an additional degree at our American partner university the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) or at Haaga-Helia in Finland.

Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski Head of Department & Studies

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

+43 512 2070 - 3500

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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 perpetual 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 is 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

Admission to the Master’s program in Management, Communication & IT is open to graduates of relevant Bachelor and Diploma programs as well as other relevant post-secondary educational facilities.

Prerequisites: Bachelor or equivalent degree with a min. of 15 ECTS points in the area of IT & ICT, 20 ECTS points in Management & Business Management and 10 ECTS points in Communication and Media.

Relevant fields include Strategic Management / Business Administration, Marketing, Controlling / Accounting, Programming, Project Management, IT Strategies, Communication etc. The Head of Studies decides on the relevance of such previous qualifications.

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 FHG). We will gladly provide further information and consultation via email or phone (admissions@mci.edu; Ext. 1621).

Recognition of previous qualifications in a Master’s program:
Applications for recognition of examinations or credits obtained through other study programs or previous scientific experience must be submitted to the Head of Studies. Recognition of credits or previous experience is only granted for individual modules 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.

Exchange of experience, discussions, common understanding, development and solution as well as support and challenge are important components for me as a lecturer when dealing with students. Every time I enter a lecture hall, I expose myself to a new challenge - in a positive sense. MCiT students are multi- and interdisciplinary, international and above all curious. These are all prerequisites for creating valuable lessons together. In addition, my industry experience helps me to teach students new and interesting practical competences. It is always an exciting and valuable experience and challenge!

Dr. Sandra Rothenberger

Strategy & Marketing Professor at the Université Libre of Brussels, Managing Director of Dr. Helmut Rothenberger Holding and Chairman of the TOOLS FOR LIFE Foundation

In my function as responsible for digitization in sales at D. Swarovski KG, I am aware of the importance of an excellent overall economic comprehension coupled with adequate technical know-how. The points of contact of different departments and the potential of IT-technical solutions as enablers for the opening of silos is what I particularly enjoy when working together with students during the lecture.

Wolfgang Haas

Head of Sales Operations, D. Swarovski KG

Acting as Vice President for Corporate Legal Services, Mobility Services (SC), I work with my team in a highly dynamic and innovative field. Law, IT and technology merge to create new solutions and business models. Success in projects depends on people who think holistically, on colleagues who understand and bring together different professional perspectives. I try to convey this basic knowledge and this mindset to the MCiT students.

Dr. Dierk Schindler

Head bei NetApp Deutschland GmbH / Legal EMEA & Global Legal Shared Services

While studying Management, Communication & IT

MCI study programs excel due to the quality of their content, relevance to the business world, and their international orientation. Through close cooperation with our partners from the business world, students gain valuable practical experience during their Master'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 Master's program in Management, Communication & IT trains students to become experts in the field of digital business and entrepreneurship. The English-language program is aimed at all those who have a creative interest in the digital world and aspire to management and ownership positions in it. It addresses career paths that involve solving business issues that require a profound knowledge of Digital Entrepreneurship and the innovative application of information and communication technologies.

Module Overview

Subject	%
Business & Management	41%
Information & Communication Technology	25%
Communication & Social Skills	13%
Master Thesis & Exam	21%

Time Model

Full-time | Job-friendly

The Master’s program Management, Communication & IT is a full-time degree program. Seminars and lectures take place Wednesday noon to Saturday afternoon and will comprise 8 teaching units per day. This teaching schedule allows students to continue with their professional activities during their studies or gain practical experience in the field.

Dual Degree USA

Dual degree programs are a testament to our close collaboration with leading partner universities worldwide - including our long-standing partnership with our sister university in Omaha, Nebraska. This program offers students the opportunity to network internationally while earning two degrees: a Master of Arts in MCiT and a Master of Science in MIS or a Master of Business Administration (MBA). There are no additional tuition fees at our partner university in Omaha.

Further information: University of Nebraska Omaha

Double Degree Finland

Double degree agreements are the supreme discipline in cooperation between universities. We have a long lasting relationship with our partner university in the far north, the Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. This double degree program enables students to obtain a Master of Arts in Business at MCI and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Haaga-Helia at the same time.

There are no additional tuition fees to be paid at our Finnish partner institution.

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: MA (MCI).
Source: GZ BMWF-52.330/0195-I/6/2013

Cooperation & Career Partners

Audi
BE-Terna
BMW
EGGER
Med-EL
Porsche Informatik
SAP
SOS Kinderdorf
Swarovski
Tirol Werbung
Start-up STROFELD

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 the international orientation. This is reflected not only in the curriculum and assigned projects, but also in the backgrounds of our faculty and students. As part of our MCiT Master's program, students have the option to spend the 3rd semester at one of our numerous partner universities. As a rule, no tuition fees are charged at our partner universities.

Study Abroad

at our partner universities around the world.

Italien

Polytechnic University of Milan

Australien

Griffith University

USA

Hawai'i Pacific University

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Dual Degree Program USA

These dual degrees are designed for dedicated students who are willing to take on the challenges related to graduate education from a European and an American perspective with a joint area of emphasis on understanding Management, Communication & IT. As such, this program involves intensive transatlantic preparation through a one year study abroad engagement in the second year of their study programs. There are no additional tuition fees at UNO.

Further information: University of Omaha Nebraska

University of Omaha Nebraska

Double Degree Program Finland

We offer MCiT Master's students with two years of professional experience after their Bachelor's degree a double degree agreement with Haaga-Helia, a renowned practice-oriented university in the far north. Students spend the first half of their Master's degree in Innsbruck at MCI and the third semester in Helsinki, with the final semester at the student's discretion. This double degree agreement is part of the Ulysseus program, an association of European universities as part of an excellence initiative of the European Union. There are no tuition fees at the international partner institution.

Further information: Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences ©Haaga-Helia

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.

Digital Transformation

• Data Analytics & Business AI

• IT Security & Privacy

• Digital Interaction & Human-centered Software Engineering

• Operational Excellence & Agile Governance

• Digital Communication & Next Gen Work

Contact: FH-Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski (digitaltransformation@mci.edu)

More Information

After studying Management, Communication & IT

Innovation and digitization are the essential approaches to enable sustainable business. Entrepreneurship requires dealing with disruption - from production to communication, marketing and sales. The job market therefore increasingly demands highly qualified individuals who can efficiently build and lead companies and shape digital transformations on the basis of a sound management education with a focus on Digital Entrepreneurship.

Professional opportunities

MCiT graduates are successful in leadership positions, expert functions, in line management or self-employed, in the following areas and industries:

Automotive & Smart Production Industries
Innovative Start-ups
Media & Creative Industries
Consultancy & IT-Consultancy
FinTech Sector
Service Industries
Research & Universities

Success Stories

MA Management, Communication & IT

Andre Diedrich

Senior Sales Manager, Mindcurv - Part of Accenture Song

MA Management, Communication & IT

Julian Endres

Head of Technology Innovation Hub, Allianz SE

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Continue studying

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

Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski Head of Department & Studies

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

+43 512 2070 - 3500

News

Management, Communication & IT

Raiffeisen Award 2025 Honors MCI Students for Outstanding Achievements

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Semester Update – Spring 2025

News from the Departments of Management, Communication & IT and Digital Business & Software Engineering

Young MCI Researchers Receive State Funding

Seven exciting research projects at MCI receive the Tyrolean Young Researchers Grant 2024

Questions & Answers

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

Yes, it is possible and 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.

Can I apply although I do not fulfill all ECTS requirements?

You do not necessarily have to fulfill all ECTS requirements at the point of application. It is possible to acquire missing ECTS credits with internal or external courses before the start of the program. You will receive detailed information after successfully completing the admission procedure.

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.

Can I complete the admission procedure abroad?

Yes. Both, the online application and the online admission interview, can be done regardless of location.

What is the tuition fee?

For citizens of the following countries, the tuition fee is EUR 363,36 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 programs: 7,000 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee
Master’s programs: 7,000 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.

Are there any areas of specilization in my studies?

Students in the MCiT Master's program have a choice in the 2nd and 3rd semesters with the Digital Entrepreneurship Labs and Projects. 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.

When do lectures take place?

Lectures and seminars in the MCiT Master's program take place Wednesday noon to Saturday afternoon. Blocked units allow an intensive immersion into individual topics.

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.

Do I need evidence of english language proficiency for the application?

It is not mandatory to enclose a proof of language proficiency with your application. If you already have an English certificate such as TOEFL or similar, we recommend submitting it together with your application documents.