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General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
08.07. – 31.10.2024
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.01. – 31.03.2025
Students acquire well-founded knowledge in the Master’s degree programme’s introductory courses covering the basics of:
Furthermore, they are well-versed in the advanced courses of this branch of study, which reflect the following areas:
Students can additionally choose from a diverse range of supplementary business studies courses, such as:
Students completing the branch of study Business Engineering are also qualified to scientifically address the subject matter of their chosen technical complement, either in the field of “Autonomous Systems and Robotics” or in the area of “Networks and Communications”.
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 |
---|---|---|
Compulsory Subjects | Management and Economics: Fundamentals | 8 |
Guided Electives | Management and Economics: Advanced | 24 |
Specialisation through the choice of one subject | 8 | |
Specialisation through the choice of one subject | 38 | |
Soft Skills | 6 | |
Open Electives | 6 | |
Master’s Thesis | incl. exclusive research seminar | 24 |
Final Board Examination | 3 | |
Total | 120 |
Recommended course of study
Important note regarding lecture courses scheduled on a cyclical basis: Although certain lecture courses are only offered once a year, the corresponding examinations can be taken year-round on specific dates.
1. Semester (Starting in the winter semester)
SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
Management and Economics – Fundamentals |
2 | Operations Management and Logistics | VC* |
4 | Energy Ecomomics: Theory and Policy | VO | |
Management and Economics – Advanced | 4 | PLM 16: Supply Chain Planning | VC* |
4 | PLM 20: Quantitative Methods in Production and Operations Management | VC* | |
4 | Special Topics: Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Innovation Marketing | KS* | |
ASR Fundamentals | 4 | Robotics Fundamentals | VC* |
3 | Labor Robotics Fundamentals | UE* | |
ASR Advanced | 4 | Measurement Signal Processing | VC* |
3 | Measurement Signal Processing | KS* | |
Total | 33 |
* compulsory attendance
SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
Management and Economics – Fundamentals | 2 | Value based Management | |
ASR Fundamentals | 4 | Sensors and Actuators | VC* |
3 | Sensors and Actuator | KS* | |
4 | Control of Autonomous Systems | VC* | |
3 | Control of Autonomous System | KS* | |
ASR Advanced | 4 | Cyber-Physical Systems and Digital Twins in Intelligent Transportation Systems | VS* |
4 | Seminar on Data Analytics and Pattern Recognition in Intelligent Transportation | SE* | |
4 | Machine Learning in Intelligent Transportation | VS* | |
3 | Lab on Machine Learning and Applications in Intelligent Vehicles | KS* | |
Total | 31 |
* compulsory attendance
Practical training
To reinforce the practical and research experience as well as the problem-solving skills, students can complete a practical placement (worth 6 ECTS credits) as part of the elective subject “Soft Skills”. During the research or industrial placement, which must last at least 2 months, students work on a project, defined in advance, under the expert supervision of a university lecturer. The industrial placement can be completed in a company, with a public administrative body, a non-profit organisation, or a non-university research institution.
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 future. We have lots to offer, for instance:
Admission to the Master’s Dregree Programme Information and Communications Engineering: Branch of study Business Engineering must occur within the admission periods.
The Admissions and Examinations Office can be visited after an appointment has been made. Appointments are made as follows:
Once you have booked an appointment, you will receive an appointment booking confirmation by e-mail. This serves as proof and must be presented at the counter in digital form (mobile phone) or as a printout.
You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master‘s degree in Information and Communications Engineering in Klagenfurt.
You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:
evidence of English language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.
Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master’s degree programmes taught in English must provideWe won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!
Business engineers are furnished with the ability to establish connections between the modes of working and thinking that are specific to the different disciplines, and they are often deployed in companies or organisations, which deal with technological solutions from an economic point of view. The characteristic fields of professional activity for business engineers include:
In view of the current challenges brought about by increasing international competition in the production of goods and services, there is a particularly high demand for the interdisciplinary skill set of the business engineer, i.e. the ability to tackle business and technical challenges in an integrative and consistent manner.
You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.
The information and communication technology industry is global: So, whether you want to develop new chips in Indonesia after graduation or test revolutionary drone technology in Dubai, the world is yours to explore. Complete a semester abroad during your studies and spend it at one of the university’s 250 or so partner universities. You won’t need to worry about your finances – we have plenty of scholarships on offer.
When does the semester start?
The winter semester starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st of January. The summer semester starts on the 1st of March and ends on the 30th of June.
Further information is available in Term dates & deadlines.
How can I apply for a Master’s degree programme?
Further information on how to apply for a Master’s degree programme can be found on our webpage Admission to a Master’s degree programme.
How can I prove English language proficiency?
A list of the accepted language qualifications is available in the Regulation issued by the Rectorate concerning proof of required language proficiency for admission to study programmes.
Where can I find additional information? Who can I contact with questions?
Please refer to the Curriculum (PDF) and our website for further information on all aspects of studying. If you have additional questions, you can also contact the Student Representatives of the Austrian National Union of Students or the Programme Director directly.
Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in Information and Communications Engineering you can continue straight on to the following degree programme:
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