Program Overview
The Economics 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 Economics 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 727 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 364 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economic Policy
- Public Economics
- Heterodox Economics
- Macroeconomic Models and Methods
- Topics in Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- Microeconomic Models and Methods
- Topics in Applied Microeconomics
- Game Theory
- Econometrics and Empirical Economic Research
- Microeconometrics
- Macroeconometrics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to apply for the MSc Economics you have to fulfill the following minimum requirements and to proof your aptitude for the program. In case one or more of the required proofs are missing, your application has to be rejected. \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
Relevant Bachelor\'s program\xc2\xa0or other equivalent degree program (worth at least 180 ECTS credits). The Bachelor\xc2\x92s Program in Business, Economics and Social Sciences with a major in economics and socioeconomics at Vienna University of Economics and Business is considered relevant. \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
If you apply with an equivalent degree program, examinations have to be documented in the following subjects:\xc2\xa025 ECTS credits in Economics\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa08 ECTS credits in Mathematics/Statistics/Econometrics/Quantitative Methods. \xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 727 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 364 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 727 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 364 (Tuition (Semester)) — National 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- Language English
- Duration 24 months