Program Overview
The Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 726 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Global Policy Challenges
- Methodology for Interdisciplinary Research
- Growth, Well-Being, and Development
- International Institution, Governance, and Policy Evaluation
- Service Learning 1
- Actors, Behaviors, and Decision Processes
- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
- Service Learning 2
- Concentration Area 1 and 2 \x96 choice of two:EnvironmentPopulationMulti-Level PolicySocial Policy
- Environment
- Population
- Multi-Level Policy
- Social Policy
- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 2
- Concentration Area 1 and 2 \x96 continuing the chosen two areas from 2nd semester:
- Environment
- Population
- Multi-Level Policy
- Social Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Relevant Bachelor\'s program:
Completion of or enrollment in a relevant Bachelor\'s program or other equivalent degree program at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary institution. To be considered relevant, the completed program has to meet the following criteria:
The program comprises at least 180 ECTS credits. 180 ECTS credits correspond to three academic years. Examinations have to be taken in ONE of the following subjects:
Economics, worth a minimum of 16 ECTS credits OR
Social sciences, worth a minimum of 16 ECTS credits OR
Mathematics / statistics / quantitative methods, worth a minimum of 16 ECTS credits
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 726 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 726 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Vienna, Austria
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 180