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General admission period for Bachelor’s degree programmes:
08 July 2024 to 05 September 2024
General admission period for Bachelor’s degree programmes:
07 January 2025 to 05 February 2025
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This is what makes the degree programme so special
We help you to acquire scientific skills, and you can use them to good effect. Business decisions often have far-reaching consequences: They determine the economic success of companies and public institutions – and ultimately affect people’s jobs. Those who make knowledge-based decisions have a clear advantage!
After completing your Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, you can work in a wide range of professional fields, including the following areas:
You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.
In Klagenfurt you can study at your own pace. To help you follow your path with confidence, we keep it clear of (bureaucratic) stumbling blocks and barriers. If you wish to reach your goal quickly and efficiently, we will always be there to support you. Our recommended course of study will guide you through the semesters. You work your way through the curriculum – making the most of opportunities to broaden your horizons and without wasting time. If you would like to know which courses await you before you start, take a look at the wide range of seminars and lectures.
Programme structure: a tabular overview
Subject | Designation | ECTS credits |
---|---|---|
Required subjects (Pflichtfächer) |
Introductory orientation period (STEOP)
|
10 |
General Business Administration | 36 | |
Accounting | 16 | |
Economics | 16 | |
Fundamentals of Law
|
8 | |
Methods in the Social and Economic Sciences
|
16 | |
Sociology | 8 | |
Introduction to Gender Studies
|
1 | |
Business English
|
4 | |
Elective Subject I (Gebundenes Wahlfach I) | Choice of three subjects as specialisation (12 ECTS credits each)
|
36 |
Elective Subject II (Gebundenes Wahlfach II) | Choice of one subject as specialisation
|
12 |
Options (Freie Wahlfächer) | 9 | |
Bachelor’s thesis including an exclusive tutorial |
6+2 | |
Total ECTS credits |
180 |
Introductory and orientation period (STEOP)
The introductory and orientation period (STEOP) grants students an overview of the key elements of the degree programme and of the course of studies ahead. Thus, it provides a factual basis for your personal evaluation of the choice of degree programme.
As students must successfully complete the introductory and orientation period in order to continue their studies, it is recommended that this stage should be scheduled during the first semester. The introductory and orientation period comprises the courses “Introduction to Business Administration”, “Economics 1: Introduction to Economics”, and “Basic Principles of Public and Private Law”. Prior to completing the STEOP, additional courses worth up to 22 ECTS credits may be taken.
Recommended course of study
The recommended course of study shows you an exemplary list of the courses you should attend in the first two semesters in order to create a good knowledge base and take the necessary examinations if you want to complete your studies within the minimum period of study. Certain courses are only offered once per academic year, but examinations can be taken on specific dates throughout the year. Some courses are offered in parallel at different time slots during the week so that there are enough places for all students – decide on a course here and register for it.
1st semester (Starting in the winter semester)
DESIGNATION | SUBJECT | ECTS CREDITS | COURSE TITLE | TYPE OF COURSE |
STEOP (Introductory and orientation period) | Required subject 1.1 | 4 | ABWL I: Einführung in die Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre | VO |
Required subject 3.1 | 2 | Volkswirtschaftslehre I: Einführung in die VWL | VO | |
Required subject 4.1 | 4 | Grundbegriffe des öffentlichen Rechts und des Privatrechts | VO | |
General Business Administration | Required subject 1.3 | 4 | ABWL III: Entrepreneurship und Innovation | VO, VI* |
Required subject 1.5 | 4 | ABWL V: Public & Nonprofit Management | VO, VI* | |
Required subject 1.7 | 4 | ABWL VII: Einführung in die Produktion, Logistik und Beschaffung | VO, VI* | |
Accounting | Required subject 2.1 | 2 | Externes Rechnungswesen I | VO, VI* |
Required subject 2.2 | 4 | Externes Rechnungswesen II** | KS* | |
Required subject 2.3 | 2 | Internes Rechnungswesen I | VI* | |
Total | 30 |
* Compulsory attendance
** Parallel courses are offered
DESIGNATION | SUBJECT | ECTS CREDITS | COURSE TITLE | TYPE OF COURSE |
General Business Administration | Required subject 1.2 | 4 | ABWL II: Personal und Organisation | VO, VI* |
Required subject 1.6 | 4 | ABWL VI: Marketing Grundlagen | VO, VI* | |
Accounting | Required subject 2.4 | 4 | Internes Rechnungswesen II** | KS* |
Required subject 2.5 | 4 | Financial Accounting | VO | |
Economics | Required subject 3.2 | 6 | Volkswirtschaftslehre II: Mikroökonomik** | VC |
Law | Required subject 4.2 | 4 | Öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht | VO, VI* |
Methods in Social and Economic Sciences | Required subject 5.1 | 4 | Methoden I: Mathematik | VO, VI* |
2 | Methoden I: Mathematik** | KS* | ||
Total | 32 |
* Compulsory attendance
** Parallel courses are offered
Studying abroad
The Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration prepares you for a career in the international business arena. We will teach you the necessary knowledge of English as a business language. No matter whether you want to work in the management of an Austrian company, or whether you are drawn to Amsterdam, New York or Bangkok: This degree programme will give you the best possible preparation. If you want to give your career an even stronger international focus you can spend a semester abroad developing your professional skills and improving your language and intercultural competences at the same time. The world is yours to explore – and you can get started while you are still studying. For more information on international mobility during your degree programme, please refer to Section 7 of the curriculum.
This degree programme does not include a compulsory period abroad. However, we strongly encourage all students to complete part of their degree programme as a semester abroad at one of the University of Klagenfurt’s more than 250 partner universities worldwide. You need not worry about your finances – we offer plenty of scholarships. You will find everything you need to know about studying abroad on our Study Abroad page.
Internship
You can substitute open electives worth a total of 6 ECTS credits with relevant practical work experience. This must be assigned to the selected subject cluster (guided elective subject I). The internship must be completed within a span of 8 weeks (with a minimum of 20 hours per week). A written work experience report is a prerequisite for the successful completion of the internship. Please refer to section 15 of the curriculum for more information.
Learning goals
Graduates will be/have: | Graduates will be able to: |
business knowledge | … explain the basic principles of business. |
an interdisciplinary mindset | … describe interdisciplinary relationships (e.g. business-economics, business-technology, business-law, business-sociology, etc.). |
skilled at solving business problems | … identify a business problem and select appropriate solutions/methods. |
Business English skills | … demonstrate the Business English skills required in today’s global economy. |
academic literacy | … research business problems by drawing on their academic skills. |
There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the world of work in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:
Continue to browse through this overview of all the elective subjects.
Admission to the degree programme must take place before the end of the general admission period (winter semester: 5 September | summer semester: 5 February).
A late admission until 31 October (winter semester) or 31 March (summer semester) can only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Bachelor‘s degree in “Business Administration” in Klagenfurt. Simply enrol and get stuck in!
You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:
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Prospective students who apply for admission to a German-language degree programme and whose first language is not German must provide evidence of German language proficiency no lower than level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the time of applicationGerman courses and exams are offered as part of the VAAU preparatory course by the Language Center German in Austria.
We won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!
Once you have completed the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration you can continue straight on to one of the following degree programmes. The choice is yours:
Is the degree programme in Business Administration the right one for me?
If you are interested in understanding the essence of entrepreneurial thinking and acting, why companies are successful and if you wish to gain a general idea of business management decisions in companies, then this degree programme is perfect for you. Ideally, you should have an interest in the economic developments around the world and a desire to help shape them at some point.
I completed commercial college (HAK) at secondary level: Can I get academic credit for subjects I took at school?
You can get credit for examinations taken in one of the extension subjects (which are not compulsory for the school leaving certificate).
Is it necessary to be good at mathematics in order to study business and economics?
When starting your studies, what is most important is your interest in and curiosity about the chosen field of study and subject. No previous knowledge is expected. We offer tutorials to accompany and support the compulsory courses in “Mathematics for Business and Economics”.
What job prospects do I have once I graduate?
This degree programme qualifies you to launch your career in many different corporate divisions or to become self-employed. Graduates who have completed this programme are particularly sought after in the areas of strategic corporate management, controlling, tax consultancy and auditing, internal auditing, human resources development, marketing and management consultancy.
How do I start my academic studies at the University of Klagenfurt?
Our check list will help you to get started. We have compiled everything you need to know here – from registering online right up to enrolling for a degree programme.
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