Course offer in English
Master International Management and Leadership
Equip yourself for success by gaining expertise to navigate complex international challenges, lead intercultural teams, drive transformative change in organizations, and excel in coordinating diverse business areas.
Key data of the semester taught in English
| English course offer in | semester 2 |
| Mode of study | part-time* |
| Term | spring/summer |
| Duration | February - July |
*Within the the part-time International Management and Leadership Master's programme teaching takes place on Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday all day. As well as some online courses during the week. Contextual studies depending on the choice are held on Thursday evening or in block weeks.
Prerequisites for incoming students
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution.
- Enrollment in a Master's programme in the home country at the time of the exchange semester.
- Basic knowledge in any area of business (finance, HR, supply chain, marketing).
- Minimum work experience in their field of educational background: 2 years full-time (internships excluded).
- English at least Level B2.
Courses offered in English
Spring/summer semester 2026
Classes in the part-time degree programme International Management and Leadership are mainly held in blocked form or take place on Fridays 9:00 - 11:30 am | 12:30 - 2:00 pm
- Research Methods (2 ECTS)
- Data Collection and Interpretation (3 ECTS)
- Digital Business Management (3 ECTS)
- Multinational Organisations and Strategy (3 ECTS)
- Leadership Skills Lab (3 ECTS)
- Leading Change and Transformation (4 ECTS)
- Responsible Management (3 ECTS)
- Business Communication in English and Digital Tools (3 ECTS)
Contextual Studies
Incoming master’s students may choose up to 6 ECTS from our Contextual Studies programme – a selection of interdisciplinary electives designed to broaden academic horizons and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. As most courses involve group work and interactive formats, active participation and regular attendance are expected.
Please note: Contextual Studies courses will only run if a minimum of 9 students enrol. Final confirmation of course availability will be provided in December 2025. Should a course be cancelled or oversubscribed, students will have the opportunity to choose an alternative elective.
The following contextual studies courses are avaialbe in English language during spring/summer semester 2026.
- Human Rights in the Professional Context (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to the Solidarity Economy (3 ECTS)
- Disruptive Technologies: Fundamentals, Applications and Opportunities (3 ECTS)
- AI in Action - Shaping Society and the Economy (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to Financial Markets – Overview (3 ECTS)
- Creating Innovations and Solving Problems with Design Thinking (6 ECTS)
- Unleashing Ideas in Research (3 ECTS)
- Knowing in Everyday Practice (3 ECTS)
What are Contextual Studies?
German Language and Austrian Culture Courses
These courses are scheduled weekly and run over the full semester.
- German for International Students I (3 ECTS)
- German for International Students II (3 ECTS)
Exchange students may choose one of the above German courses. Please note that due to scheduling constraints, these courses are not available to students enrolled in the Computer Sciences – Digital Innovation (IDI) bachelor’s programme. - Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)
This course is open to all exchange students, subject to timetable availability. Students from the Computer Sciences – Digital Innovation and Social Work bachelor’s programmes are guaranteed to have no scheduling conflicts and can freely enrol in this course.
