Target Audience and Participants
In accordance to Art. 27, 21(2) HSG1 in conjunction with Art. 22 HSV2, applicants with the following qualification can be admitted to the programme:
- University, university of applied science or college of higher education degree or equivalent qualification, as well as at least 3 years of professional experience; or
- successful completion of a continuing education program, comprising at least 60 ECTS, as well as 6 years of professional experience (of which at least 3 years in the respective area).
- Exceptionally, applicants can be admitted “sur dossier” in accordance to Art. 27, 21(2) HSG in conjunction with Art. 24 f. HSV. Applicants need to provide a higher education entrance qualification (e.g., A-Levels, Matura, Abitur, or equivalent) as well as individually assessed proof of capabilities to undertake university studies.
- Lectures as well as examinations are held in English. Therefore, applicants need to provide proof of high level English language proficiency either through an internationally recognized certificate (e.g. TOEFL, ILEC), a personal interview or other professional certificates.
- Graduates from Schloss Hofen academic courses (Controlling, Marketing, PEOE,...) with at least 3 years practical experience
An ability to understand English and express oneself confidently in the
English language as well as basic commercial knowledge are preconditions
for joining the course.
Precourses for basics in Marketing and / or
Finance & Accounting will be organised for those students who have to meet
requirements if needed. A maximum of 25 to 30 students is accepted.


