Your perfect choice!

Master International Management

Highly qualified for your international career! The programme covers the entire spectrum of management: marketing, innovation management, entrepreneurship, financing and accounting, operations management, international law and logistics in global contexts. You choose the area of management you wish to enter and thrive in by setting your own course priorities.

Fact Box

Duration:

4

semesters
ECTS credits:

120

Level of qualification: Master's degree programme
Degree:

Master of Science (MSc)

Prerequisites:

Yes

Special admission procedure:

Yes

Language of instruction:

English

Curriculum (PDF)
(German version, legally binding)
Curriculum (PDF, English version)
Range of courses

Contact

Please address any inquiries to im [at] aau [dot] at

Student Guidance Service
E-mail: studieninfo [at] aau [dot] at

Office of the Programme Director
Website of the Programme Director
E-mail: im [at] aau [dot] at

Further information: Website of the Department

Information & downloads
for current students

Languages and intercultural skills form the cornerstones of your success. The Master’s degree programme “International Management” is taught in English, and you can acquire a variety of additional language skills, from Spanish to Russian, from Slovenian to Chinese. To broaden your horizons, you will also spend a mandatory semester abroad, choosing from around 250 universities spread across 50 countries. This is complemented by at least one excursion and a brief period of study in a Southeast European (SEE) or a Central and Eastern European (CEE) country.

As part of the Master's degree programme in International Management, you also have the opportunity to pursue the "Double Degree in International Management" in cooperation with the Excelia Business School in La Rochelle, France.

The degree programme “International Management” builds on a thorough and well-founded understanding of culture, business and management. It provides you with all the professional tools you need, for instance, as a middle and senior manager in companies and organisations that operate internationally. Are you looking to get off to a flying start while still at university? Roll up your sleeves and choose the 200 hours of voluntary work experience!

This is what makes the degree programme so special

Unique Master's programme with a limited number of students
A wealth of opportunities to become acquainted with other cultures in the course of excursions or by spending a period of study abroad
Over 100 partner universities all over the world
The campus in Klagenfurt offers excellent supervision arrangements, small seminar groups and manageable working groups. It is quick and easy to find friends and establish connections here!

Curious what the Master's degree programme in International Management is all about?

Term dates & deadlines

To start the Master’s degree programme in International Management in Klagenfurt, you need to go through a special admission procedure.

Registration period for the special admission procedure

13.01.2025 to 30.04.2025

(Non-EU- or Non-EEA-citizens: 13.01.2025 to 28.02.2025)

Why study International Management at the University of Klagenfurt?

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How we are seen

We excel in rankings!
The University of Klagenfurt is one of the top 2 % universities worldwide.
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings)
We are distinguished by our students!
The University of Klagenfurt is the only university in the world to win a Global Student Satisfaction Award twice in a row
(Studyportals – the Global Study Choice Platform)

Our study programmes come highly recommended!
The University of Klagenfurt is recommended by 97 % of its students.
(studycheck.de)
Top quality is our standard!
The University of Klagenfurt places high value on comprehensive quality standards. Our quality management is EVALAG-certified,
we maintain the highest environmental standards (EMAS certification) and are a family-friendly university.
(State quality label “hochschuleundfamilie”)

Your skills are our mission. This is what we can teach you

Students are shown how to address a variety of business administration issues in the respective cultural context. They are able to

autonomously develop solutions for business administration issues with/in an intercultural and international context, and can implement the solution in the practical setting.
critically analyse and evaluate decisions made by corporate management, giving due consideration to culture, organisation and market.
plan and implement the foundation of a businesses and innovations from a global and export-oriented perspective.
analyse international markets and respond flexibly to the cultural diversity of the stakeholders.
meet and overcome challenges in the sphere of international financial accounting and legal regulations.

Have we got what you need?

We will guide you through the first steps of your degree! Via phone or e-mail, or face-to-face over a coffee.

Let’s talk: get in touch now!

Programme structure

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.

Main areas

Programme structure: a tabular overview

Programme structure: a tabular overview
Subject	Designation	ECTS
Required Subjects	Principles of International Business	4,5
	Principles of International Law	1,5
	International Marketing	6
	International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management	6
	International Financial Management	6
	International Operations Management and Logistics	6
	Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE	12
	Global Cultural Skills	6
Electives	Electives I: Specialization in International Management	16
	Electives II: Advanced Cultural Skills	6
	Electives III: Advances in International Management	12
Options		9
Master thesis	including two seminars	25 + 4
*Total*		120

Recommended course of study

1. Semester | 2. Semester

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)

Recommended course of study: a tabular overview
SUBJECT	ECTS	Course number + title	Course type
Principles of International Business	1.5	604.000 International Economics	VO
Principles of International Law	1.5	604.500 Principles of International Law	VO
Int. Marketing Int. Entrepren. & Innov. Mgmt Int. Financial Mgmt Int. Operations Mgmt & Logistics	12	604.100 International Marketing	VO
		604.200 International Entrepreneurship	VO
		604.300 International Financial Management	VO
		604.400 International Operations Management and Logistics	VO
Int. Marketing Int. Entrepren. & Innov. Mgmt Int. Financial Mgmt Int. Operations Mgmt & Logistics	8	Choose two out of four cases:
		604.110/ 604.111 Cases in International Marketing	KS*
		604.210 Cases in International Entrepreneurship	KS*
		604.310 Cases in International Financial Reporting	KS*
		604.410 Cases in International Operations Management and Logistics I	KS*
Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE	4	604.600 Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE I	VC*
Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE	4	604.610 Study Excursion to SEE or CEE	EX*
Total	27

* compulsory attendance

2. Semester

Recommended course of study: a tabular overview
SUBJECT	ECTS	Course number + title	Course type
Principles of International Business	3	604.020 International Services	VO
Principles of International Business	3	604.010 International HRM and Organizational Behavior	VC*
Int. Marketing Int. Entrepren. & Innov. Mgmt Int. Financial Mgmt Int. Operations Mgmt & Logistics	12	604.120 International Consumer Behavior and Communication	VO
		604.220 Innovation Management in International Context	VO
		604.320 International Financial Instruments	VO
		604.420 International Operations Management and LogisticsII	VO
Int. Marketing Int. Entrepren. & Innov. Mgmt Int. Financial Mgmt Int. Operations Mgmt & Logistics	8	Choose two out of four cases:
		604.700 Cases in International Consumer Behavior and Communication	KS*
		604.710 Cases in International Innovation Management	KS*
		604.720 Cases in International Financial Instruments	KS*
		604.730 Cases in International Operations Management and Logistics II	KS*
Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE	8	604.620 Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE II	VC*
Cultural Skills in SEE and CEE	8	604.630 Short Time Study Abroad in SEE/CEE	EX*
Research Seminar Part	2	Choose one out of four seminars:
		604.811 Research Seminar: International Marketing I	SE*
		604.821 Research Seminar: Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship	SE*
		604.831 Research Seminar: International Financial Management I	SE*
		604.841 Research Seminar: International Operations Management and Logistics I	SE*
Total	33

* compulsory attendance

Practical training

Students can choose to replace the entire set of "Options“ worth 9 ECTS credits with a relevant work internship and an associated scientific reflection seminar. The internship can be completed in a domestic or foreign company, public administration, or with a non-profit organisation, and must have a minimum duration of 200 hours.

Curriculum

Curriculum in English (PDF)

The legally binding version of this curriculum is the German version!

Range of courses

Limits are old news. What else can we offer you?

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:

Are you looking to set up your own business and launch an entrepreneurial venture? Looking for the necessary business know-how? By acquiring the “Build! Entrepreneurship Certificate” you will gain the very skills you need to turn your brilliant idea into a successful business!
Do you want to learn even more languages? Take advantage of the wide range of courses offered at the University of Klagenfurt – from Spanish to Chinese (and many other languages besides)!
Would you like to enhance your digital skills and learn more about the foundations of future technological developments? Go beyond the boundaries of your academic subjects and add information technology skills to your studies.

Specialist courses & optional subjects

Extension programmes

Would you like some guidance to help you plan your studies?

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Special admission procedure

Prospective students must complete an online registration form including a motivation letter in English, an updated CV in English, proof of a completed Bachelor's degree, a transcript of records, proof of English language proficiency, and proof of the required basic knowledge in business studies. Following the examination of the documents submitted, suitable candidates will receive a notification of acceptance or rejection.

Registration period for the special admission procedure

13 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 (23:59 hours CET).
(Non-EU- or Non-EEA-citizens: 13.01.2025 to 28.02.2025)

Further information on the special admission procedure

Prerequisites

Applicants have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master‘s degree in International Management in Klagenfurt.

Applicants must also meet the following conditions:

Relevant Bachelor’s degree programme – undergraduate degree course – of at least 180 ECTS credits
Proof of English fluency at C1 level
Basic knowledge in business studies: Examinations in business management subjects with at least 24 ECTS credits at a post-secondary educational institution

Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master’s degree programme taught in English must provide evidence of English language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.

Students who are unable to demonstrate the required basic knowledge in business studies – examinations with at least 24 ECTS credits – must take part in an admission test. The test will be conducted in English.

The first steps are always … accompanied!

We won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!

Here in Klagenfurt, you will get to know your fellow students during the Welcome Days – and you will make new friends in the very first week; friends you will share memorable experiences with in the years to come.
Our student guidance service is here for you if you need some support as you start your studies. You can reach us via WhatsApp, e-mail, phone or our social media channels.
At the ÖH student union Info Days at the start of each semester experienced students provide advice about your chosen degree programme and share useful insiders’ tips.

Ready to get started and keen to find out more about enrolling for a degree programme?

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Best prospects. Your professional opportunities

Graduates of the Master's degree programme International Management are qualified for professional responsibilities in international and interdisciplinary fields, e.g. for the management of small and medium-sized businesses, management positions in the middle and upper management of international companies and organisations, as well as professional activities in university and non-university research institutions.

Stories & news about the degree programme

You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.

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Enhancing qualifications and gaining international experiences

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“The range of courses offered immediately appealed to me”

Universität Klagenfurt bei den Global Student Satisfaction Awards in der Kategorie "Student Diversity" mit dem ersten Platz ausgezeichnet

The University of Klagenfurt takes first place in the “Student Diversity” category of the Global Student Satisfaction Awards

Looking for guidance and advice?

Are you interested in the Master's degree programme in International Management?
Are you in need of some personal advice with no strings attached?
Our student guidance service will be happy to advise you!

Go to Student guidance

The world is your own!

Students are required to complete at least one compulsory semester abroad within the scope of the degree program. The native language of the student must not be the same as the official language of the host country or the language of tuition during the period of study abroad. Students must accomplish at least 18 ECTS credits during their time spent abroad, and are encouraged to select courses from the free electives worth a total of 6 ECTS credits.

Erasmus+ and Joint Study programs allow students to study at numerous partner universities in Europe and across the globe.

Partner universities

Study abroad

General information

Study abroad

Information for current students

FAQ. Frequently asked questions

When does the semester start?

The winter semester starts on the 1^st of October and ends on the 31^st of January. The summer semester starts on the 1^st of March and ends on the 30^th of June.

Further information is available in Term dates & deadlines.

How can I apply for the Master’s degree programme?

Prospective students must complete an online registration form including a motivation letter in English, an updated CV in English, proof of a completed Bachelor's degree, a transcript of records, proof of English language proficiency, and proof of the required basic knowledge in business studies. Following the examination of the documents submitted, suitable candidates will receive a notification of acceptance or rejection.

Further information on master’s degree programmes with special admission procedures

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) (non-binding English version: 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.

Further questions?

Continuing your studies

Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in International Management you can continue straight on to the following degree programme:

Doctorate in Social Sciences and Economics

Doctoral Degree Programme

Degree programme

Looking for guidance and advice?

Are you interested in the Master's degree programme in International Management?
Are you in need of some personal advice with no strings attached?
Our student guidance service will be happy to advise you!

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This is why the University of Klagenfurt is one of the best young universities in the world …

Top Master’s degree programmes – and what’s more, they’re virtually free!

For most students, a degree programme at an Austrian state university is free. We invest in your education. And you invest your inspiration, your ambition, and your determination to make the world a better place with the help of new knowledge.

You know your professor – and your professor knows you!

One of the features that distinguishes the University of Klagenfurt is the excellent ratio between students and supervising staff. The Master’s degree programmes have been designed to ensure that you are never merely a number; instead you have every opportunity to learn in close exchange with top teachers from the fields of research and practice.

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From studying to entrepreneurial success

As a student at the University of Klagenfurt, you don’t need a garage to set up an internationally successful start-up. Instead, we will provide you with all the infrastructure you need. With Build! Entrepreneurship Center Carinthia, inspire! Labs and FabLab, we can offer you three innovation labs right on campus.

Europe’s largest drone hall

With a floor area measuring up to 150 square metres and a height of ten metres, researchers investigating drones have access to cutting-edge research infrastructure at the University of Klagenfurt. This places the Drone-Hub Klagenfurt firmly among the world leaders in this field. The drone technology refined in Klagenfurt will also be on board NASA‘s Mars mission in 2021 and will be used to explore the Red Planet.

Research laboratory for video streaming

This young, dynamic campus is the starting point for global success stories. The company Bitmovin, which specialises in video streaming services, was founded by graduates of the University of Klagenfurt and has established a strong position on the global market in recent years with investments exceeding 50 million dollars. Today, the company conducts research on campus in the ATHENA laboratory, working in close collaboration with teams from the university.

A springboard to research

Our Master’s graduates are highly sought, not only in industry and business, but also in the academic world. The leap to a PhD position is in easy reach – and with close to 400 cooperation partners across all continents, there is a clear path ahead to further academic success.

As close to the game-changers as you can get

Our graduates make the world a better place, they drive innovation, open up new markets and shape the way we will live together in the future. In this, they are guided by luminaries from all over the world, whose research has had a decisive influence on their respective fields – from psychology to information technology, from cultural studies to economics.

Study in a top location!

Klagenfurt lies in the very southern part of Austria, near the Italian and Slovenian border – the Mediterranean, with its incomparable cultural treasures, is not far at all. The campus is within walking distance of the Wörthersee, one of the most beautiful lakes in existence, crystal clear and with drinking water quality. The charming Renaissance city of Klagenfurt offers an incomparable ambience with many cafés, bars and restaurants.

Study at Austria’s most stunning campus university!

The campus of the University of Klagenfurt was founded in 1970 and is located in the immediate vicinity of the Wörthersee. The distances on campus are short, everything is handily nearby and close together. The University of Klagenfurt is equipped with the most modern infrastructure and also has an excellent library, with a comprehensive range of electronic media. The library is open 24 hours a day, affordable dormitories are located in close proximity to the campus.

Studying at a university of international excellence!

The University of Klagenfurt is one of the top 2 % universities worldwide. (Times Higher Education World University Rankings)