Program Overview
The Strategy 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 Strategy 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 (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Strategy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Fundamentals of Strategic Management
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Fundamentals of Management Control
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance
- Thesis Seminar: How to Write a Thesis
- Business Research Methods
- Managerial Economics
- Professional Development Workshop
- Business Planning and Performance Management
- Business Project
- 4 Electives \xa0to choose from the following areas:
- Personal skills I + II
- Master Thesis
- Master Thesis Defense
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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:
Relevant Bachelor\'s program or other equivalent degree program (worth at least 180 ECTS credits). The Bachelor\xc2\x92s Programs in Business Law and in Business, Economics, and Social Sciences at Vienna University of Economics and Business are considered relevant.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
If you apply with an equivalent degree program, examinations have to be documented in the following subject: 45 ECTS credits have to be earned by passing exams in the field of business administration.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 726 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 726 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 363 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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
