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International Executive MBA - International Management

SMBS - University of Salzburg Business School
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MBA
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Salzburg, Austria
Language English, German

Program Overview

The International Executive MBA - International Management at SMBS - University of Salzburg Business School is a MBA programme in Business & Management taught in English, German over 18 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 International Executive MBA - International Management 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

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, German
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Salzburg, Austria

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Executive MBA - International Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Module 1: Strategic Management Foundations (Schloss Urstein / AUT)
  2. Module 2: Management Methods, Operations and Organisation Management (Schloss Urstein / AUT)
  3. Module 3: Management Tasks, Marketing, Social Competences and Human Resources (Schloss Urstein / AUT)
  4. Module 4: Finance and Controlling, Management of Complex Systems (Schloss Urstein / AUT)
  5. Module 5: Angewandtes strategisches Management I (Moscow / RUS)
  6. Module 6: Angewandtes strategisches Management II (Marburg / GER)
  7. Module 7: Angewandtes strategisches Management III (London / UK)
  8. Module 8: Global Entrepreneurship I (Washington D.C. / USA)
  9. Module 9: Global Entrepreneurship II (Shanghai - Bangkok )

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry is granted to those applicants with an internationally recognised academic degree in a relevant subject area from a tertiary educationinstitution, or persons with an equivalent qualification.

This includes persons who have gained at least five years´ work experience in a particular area and can demonstrate good knowledge of general management.

Proof of a minimum of three years´ experience in a managerial role is required. As English is the working language for a large proportion of the modules, proof of both written and oral proficiency must be provided.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 22,650 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact SMBS - University of Salzburg Business School 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 SMBS - University of Salzburg Business School

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SMBS - University of Salzburg Business School

Salzburg, Austria

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University Profile
  • Language English, German
  • Duration 18 months