MBA International Business

Programme

More Informationen: www.donau-uni.ac.at/internationalbusiness-mba

Emphasis/Curriculum

The study program contains 90 ECTS credits:

• 12 compulsory modules General Management (36 ECTS)
• 3-5 elective modules General Management (15 ECTS)
• Specialization modules (24 ECTS)
• MBA Thesis (15 ECTS) 

Compulsory modules

• Fundamentals of Management (MA)
• Fundamentals of Economics (EC)
• Controlling & Reporting (CR)
• Corporate Financial Management (FN)
• Strategic Management (SM)
• Marketing Management (MM)
• Human Resources Management (HR)
• Leadership (LS)
• Research Methods (RM)
• Business Ethics (BE)
• Business Analytics (BA)
• Managing Complexity & Project Management (CP)

Elective modules

• Transformative Management (TM)
• Knowledge Management & Innovation (KM)
• International Business (IB)
• Managerial Economics (VWL)
• Business Planning (BP)
• Business Simulation (BS)
• Applied Business Law (WR)

Specialization modules
The teaching program of the “International Business” (CP) course consists of three Compulsory modules and one compulsory study trip and includes a total of 24 ECTS points.

• International Leadership and Business Dynamics
• International and European Business Law
• International Finance and Supply Chain Dynamics
• International Study Trip

The requirements for admission to the "MBA" are:
(1) a relevant course of study (at least at bachelor's level with at least 180 ECTS credits) at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution
and
(2) two years of relevant professional experience
(3) completion of the inbound test as a prerequisite for measuring the learning outcomes after graduation (outbound test)
and
(4) positive completion of the selection process at the University of Continuing Education Krems.
In addition, admission interviews must be held during the admission procedure, during which the director of studies will select the elective modules together with the applicants and record them in a "Learning Agreement".

Entry is possible at any time.
Please note that the first examination may only be taken from 01.10. (start of semester WS) for first-time admissions after 30.06. and from 01.3. (start of semester SS) for first-time admissions after 21.12.

More information: www.donau-uni.ac.at/internationalbusiness-mba

LEARNING FORMAT
Blended learning option

• General Management Core Curriculum (Blended Learning)
• Specialization (Blended Learning)

Continuing education tuition fee: EUR 23,900

Distance learning option

• General Management Core Curriculum (Distance Learning - German only)
• Specialization (Blended Learning)

Continuing education tuition fee: EUR 16,900

DURATION
The program comprises a total of 90 ECTS credits. The part-time variant lasts four semesters, the full-time variant three semesters. Admission is possible at any time.

The Core Curriculum is offered as an online distance learning variant (German only) and as a blended learning variant (German or English). The specialization is exclusively offered in English language as a blended learning variant.

The four specialization modules can also be booked as a Certificate Program in "International Business".

CURRICULUM
The "MBA" program comprises a total of 90 ECTS credits. The curriculum consists of 12 compulsory modules, amounting to 36 ECTS credits, and elective modules totaling 15 ECTS credits. Additionally, students must choose a specialization worth 24 ECTS credits. The modules for specialization are determined by the curriculum of the Certificate Programs in effect at the time of completion. Finally, students must complete a thesis worth 15 ECTS credits. The selection of core curriculum modules and specialization electives is to be documented in a separate agreement (Learning Agreement), signed by the student and the academic director, and appended to the student's record. This agreement serves as the basis for examinations. It also specifies which modules will be completed through distance learning and which through blended learning mode.

Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	verpflichtend

Benefit from our study program

• The blended learning concept, the quality of teaching and the small class sizes make us stand out.
• We provide a unique learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their personality, creativity and skills as next generation leaders. 
• Our state-of the art industry-program has allowed us to instill an enterprising culture into our modules which has resulted in the Business School’s reputation as being focused on professionally experienced and motivated students from an academic point of view.
• Being accredited by ACBSP and being a member of PRME stand for a permanent supervision of the curriculum. 

What makes us unique?

The combination of

• Internationalism of our staff and student body
  
• Well established, highly successful, in-house teaching methods
• International quality assurance
• A combination of research and practice
• Highest quality standards
• Flexible programs and course formats
• Well established and long-term links with industry and commerce
• Europe’s leading public University for Continuing Education

This unique combination distinguishes all continuing education courses and programs at Danube Business School: the linking of scientific approaches with practice orientation, innovative teaching and learning methods as well as the highest quality standards.

To ensure the quality of teaching and studying, our programs regularly undergo quality assurance procedures. These accreditations enhance both the international comparability of our degrees and the transparency of our programs and courses.

www.acbsp.org
www.unprme.org

Studying in Krems

The range of studies offered by the University for Continuing Education Krems is specially designed to meet the requirements of adult students. It gives students the opportunity to complete academic continuing education alongside their careers, thereby acquiring competencies for professional and personal ongoing development. There are specific admission prerequisites, depending on the type of study and the subject area of the course, which you can find out about in the respective course at www.donau-uni.ac.at/study

Campus Krems is equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, comfortable accommodations, a varied range of food services, and an arthouse cinema. It offers the ideal environment for learning, research and living.