MBA


Why Study at MODUL
The modular degree program conveys the University Vienna?
wide range of skills required to achieve a
competitive advantage in such dynamic market
environments. It not only covers general
business administration and management • All courses are taught in English by an internationally
knowledge, but also offers a customizable experienced faculty
curriculum with extended modules on the
‘‘The MBA Program of MODUL University Vienna economic foundations and management • All programs are accredited by the Agency for Quality
caters to professionals with different educational challenges of three high-impact domains: New Assurance and Accreditation Austria, a member of
backgrounds. It offers the possibility to tailor the Media, Public Governance and Sustainable the European Association for Quality Assurance in
curriculum to specific interests and sharpens Development, and Tourism and Hotel Higher Education (ENQA)
leadership skills by linking proven management Development.
methods to innovation and knowledge transfer • Business-oriented education promotes the spirit of
processes. Interactive seminars with leading experts in enterprise and effective service delivery
these domains explore best practice models
The MBA as our flagship leadership program and the advantages and limits of established • A 78% international MBA student body provides a
integrates methodological and applied and emerging business models.’’ multicultural learning environment (students from
knowledge, with a special focus on management
more than 70 different nationalities have studied at
skills and decision making in dynamic market
environments. New forms of communication and
MU)
collaboration and the resulting reconfiguration of
Prof. Dr. Karl Wöber • All classes are conducted as seminars in a stimulating
corporate workflows exemplify how innovation
can trigger significant change within and across Dean of the Master of Business learning environment that guarantees a high degree
organizations and success in a dynamic and Administration of interaction with faculty
knowledge-based society. President, MODUL University Vienna
• Small class sizes allow for personalized attention and
a high level of interaction

• Flexible rolling intake allows MBA students to begin

their studies at any time throughout the year

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Why Choose This MBA?
Flexible format
All classes are conducted as interactive seminars in a stimulating
learning environment, guaranteeing a high degree of collaboration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year part-time program designed especially for industry and exchange with faculty. The innovative course structure
professionals wanting to advance their careers. To accommodate work schedules, courses take place once a month for consists of pre-module, core module, and post-module periods
four days over an extended weekend (Thu-Sun). The MBA concentrates on strategic analysis and planning, problem- enabling you to prepare at your own pace, get the most out of the
solving, interdisciplinary skills, value-based management, and critical thinking. It builds these skills upon a solid monthly learning sessions on campus, and reflect on and apply
foundation of core business disciplines including human resource management, organizational behavior, accounting your new knowledge. Designed to support and inspire students
in their learning process, the MBA courses employ a variety of
and finance, marketing and operations, and innovation and entrepreneurship.
resources and formats including books, online articles, case
Pursuing a Master of Business Administration with MODUL University Vienna encourages out-of-the-box thinking and studies, and real-life examples taken from the industry. Lecturers
challenging existing limits and thought patterns and equips you with the skills to take your career to the next level. The encourage interpersonal exchange and collaborative learning with
part-time format and flexible study method provides the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately in the fellow participants, drawing on unique professional experiences
workplace, ensuring that the benefits of the study program are realized from day one on. and industry knowledge. The program averages 18 months for
completion, however study periods can be adjusted to fit your
Core research competencies personal schedule, giving you maximum flexibility to study
You will not only build a solid foundation in general management skills, but also have the opportunity to specialize in a specific alongside your career.
field or industry. MODUL University Vienna has established research competencies in the fields of New Media, Public Governance,
Sustainable Development, and Tourism and Hotel Development with a myriad of scientific achievements in basic and applied Partner organizations and lasting worldwide networks
research. Specialized in these fields of expertise, the MBA faculty is comprised of renowned professors and experts who ensure an MODUL Career is an exclusive networking platform that provides
outstanding and thematically-focused education. services for alumni of MODUL University Vienna. As an MBA
graduate, the MODUL alumni platform provides you with access
to an international cross-cultural network as well as a variety
of special alumni services. MODUL University maintains special
relations with over 450 exclusive partner companies, thus offering
excellent possibilities for networking.

Excellent student support

Admission to the MBA is limited in order to guarantee an optimal
student support ratio of 1:10 (faculty to students). Small groups
allow for fruitful and enriching discussions within the interactive
seminars and maximum contact with faculty.
‘‘The MBA considerably changed
History my life and helped to deepen
MODUL University Vienna is widely considered as Austria’s my knowledge in sustainable
leading international private university and is owned by the development, social responsibility,
Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest provider program management, and
of private education in Austria. Since 2007, MODUL University evaluation, as well as intercultural
Vienna has been offering cutting-edge education in the areas communication.’’
of international management, new media technology, public
Svetlana Grokhotova, MBA,
governance, sustainable development, and tourism and hospitality
CEO and Managing Director of
management.
Telestar.net
 ‘‘The international environment and English as the course language had a positive
MBA at a Glance training effect, not only for my current job but also for further international roles.
I had a great teamwork experience with other students; we immediately built up
learning groups and supported each other. My studies provided me with a better
understanding of the various dependencies between technology and business,

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impacts and influences, and how to use them for better economic results’’
MBA students and graduates by origin
Thomas Lutz, MBA, Head of Corporate Communications at Microsoft Austria

MODUL University and College graduates 5% 3%

23%

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13%
Southeastern Europe
Austria
students are enrolled in all study programs Central Eastern Europe
Western Europe
14%
Middle East & Africa

24-52 Asia
Americas
age range of MBA students in 2015 22%
20%

34
average age of MBA students Typical MBA student occupations
CEO and Managing Director

78%
Information & Communications Technology Consultant
Head of Foreign Representation
International Trade and Economic Affairs Expert
international MBA student body
Head of Strategy & Planning
Hotel Manager

44%/56%
Operation Assistant Director
Junior Manager of Financial Controlling
Sales Manager
male / female ratio
Head of Corporate Communications

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Research Competencies at MODUL University

The MBA program includes the opportunity to specialize in one of three majors that build on the cutting-edge research Tourism and Service Management
at MODUL University in collaboration with leading experts. These specializations are based on the following innovative
Connected to a wide network of international tourism organizations
research fields and competencies: (e.g. Hospitality Asset Managers Association, European Travel
Commission, European Cities Marketing), the Department of Tourism
Public Governance and Sustainable Main research topics include: and Service Management has extensive experience in conducting
Development • Creating knowledge-regions: factors supporting the cutting-edge research in the fields of sustainable regional tourism
generation of university spin-off businesses development, the design of marketing intelligence tools, as well as
The Department of Public Governance and Sustainable product and service innovations.
Development focuses on the development and evaluation • Social network analysis of relationships among providers
of private and public equity capital for technology-based Main research topics include:
of strategies and policies for achieving long-term economic,
social, and environmental well-being of cities and regions, start-ups • Travel flow, trend and competitiveness analyses
and employs multidisciplinary approaches to further our • Evaluation of the effect of industry clusters on regional • Development and evaluation of management information
understanding of how good governance, public management economic performance systems
practices, public and private sector leadership, social capital, • Assessing and monitoring the impact of genetically- • Sustainable tourism and regional development policy
innovation, and entrepreneurship can contribute to achieving modified plants on agro-ecosystems • Tourism forecasting modeling
better outcomes for citizens, and healthier development paths • Non-state market driven governance in the green building • Interactive marketing and social media in tourism
for communities and regions. sector • Service innovation and experience networks
• Service recovery and complaint handling

New Media Technology

Among the leading European research groups in its field, the
Department of New Media Technology conducts cross-disciplinary
research on Web intelligence, knowledge management, and visual
analytics. It develops advanced success metrics and decision
support tools, investigates new forms of communication and
collaboration, and showcases its results through award-winning Web
portals and social media applications.
Main research topics include:
• Integration of semantic and geospatial web technologies
• Visual analytics for decision support
• Crowdsourcing, social innovation, and knowledge co-creation
• Text mining and natural language processing
• Multimedia processing and interactive television
• Context-aware services and applications
Master of Business Administration Program Overview Enrichment Courses and Major Options

MBA Core Courses Modules I-III (39 ECTS) In addition to the Core Courses in Modules I-III, you have the Enrichment Courses
option to tailor your MBA studies to fit your interests and
All students attend the following modules to learn about general concepts of Business Administration and Management, and must career ambitions through a selection of Enrichment Courses. Public Governance and Sustainable Development
complete a Master Thesis. 3 ECTS points will be awarded for each of the Core Courses completed in Modules I-II.
E-Government (also NMIM)
Option 1: General MBA Public-Private Partnerships
Module I: Managing Module II: Marketing and Module III: Quantitative Choose from a selection of enrichment courses amounting Economic Development Strategies and Policies
People and Innovation (12 ECTS) and Economic Analysis to a minimum of 21 ECTS points. Successful completion The Legal and Regulatory Framework of the EU
Organizations (15 ECTS) Entrepreneurship and Innovation (12 ECTS) will lead to a Master of Business Administration. 3 ECTS Special Issues in Sustainable Development
Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Competitive Analysis and Strategy Managerial Economics (6 ECTS) points will be awarded for each of the Enrichment Courses Environmental Management
Social Responsibility Data Analysis and Decision Making completed, unless otherwise noted.
Interactive Marketing Green Business Strategies
Managing People, Teams and Social Media Intelligence (6 ECTS)
Social Entrepreneurship
Organizations Option 2: MBA with a major
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Tourism and Hotel Development
Master Thesis (30 ECTS) To obtain an MBA with a major specialization, a minimum
Financial Management and of 15 ECTS points from ONE particular specialization field Business Planning and Intellectual Property Rights (also NMIM)
Reporting Master Thesis Tutorial (incl. Academic Writing) (2 ECTS)
must be selected, plus 6 additional ECTS points from other
Information Systems Management Master Thesis and Master Thesis Defense (28 ECTS) Resort Development and Management
specializations. 3 ECTS points will be awarded for each of the
Enrichment Courses completed, unless otherwise noted. Tourism Marketing Information System Design
Designing Tourism Experience
Through the major option, you can obtain a Master of
Business Administration with a major in: Hotel Asset Management
Forecasting and Benchmarking for Hotels
• Public Governance and Sustainable Development
Hotel Real Estate Planning and Valuation
(PGSD),
Strategic Marketing for Destination Marketing Organizations
• Tourism and Hotel Development (THD) , or
Principles of Consumer Behavior in Tourism
• New Media and Information Management (NMIM)
New Media and Information Management
Students who have selected the major option will receive a
E-Government (also PGSD)
Master of Business Administration with a major in their chosen
specialization upon successful completion of the program. Business Planning and Intellectual Property Rights (also THD)
Media Asset Management and Utilization
Big Data and Decision Support
Visualization Techniques for Management
Telecommunication - Branding, Products and Distribution
Latest Trends in New Media and Human-Computer Interaction
Program Structure Professional Seminars

The MBA program offers courses on a monthly basis throughout the entire academic year starting from October through September. Without committing to an entire degree program, you can take
Each course involves two days of interactive seminars led by internationally recognized scholars who share their expertise and encourage part in MBA level courses that will provide you with the innovative
participation through a variety of innovative teaching methods. In order to accomodate working professionals, there are no exams in the skills which will give you the competitive advantage for maximizing
MBA program at MODUL University. Credits for the courses are granted after successful completion of all three module phases. your performance, get an edge above the competition, and
The schedule is convenient for working professionals with blocked courses taking place once a month on 2-4 consecutive weekdays altogether flourish professionally. All the Enrichment Courses listed
and weekend-days. MBA students who finish all required courses in the first 12 months of the program can complete their degree in in the curriculum description are available to participate in as a
18 months, with six months dedicated entirely to writing the master’s thesis. An extended format also gives participants the option to Professional Seminar.
increase their study time to 24 months, allowing even more scheduling flexibility and additional time to work on the master’s thesis.
Course Structure
A MODUL University professional seminar follows the three-step
course structure for the MBA programs as shown on the left-
Pre-Module Phase Core-Module Phase Post-Module Phase hand page. Which elements you participate in depends on the
2 weeks 2-4 days each month 2 weeks certification you want to receive.
e-learning MU campus e-learning
Working independently with  Two courses per session, each  Working individually or in a Certification
provided course material to consisting of two consecutive days of group on a final assignment or
familiarize yourself with the interactive seminars (four consecutive project Participants in the professional seminars have two options for
subject days of seminars per month) certification:
Option 1: Participation in all three phases of the Professional
seminar (Pre-, Core- and Post-Module phases) leads to a
certification, with the possibility to transfer the credits earned to a
degree program (e.g. MBA program).
Option 2: Sole participation in the Core-Module phase will not lead
to an official grade and not offer the opportunity to transfer the
credits to an MBA program. We will provide you with a confirmation
of participation in this case.

Costs
€1,200 per participant per seminar, with an additional examination
fee of €200 for those who select Option 1. Special discounts are
available for participants who book five or more courses.

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More Information
Find out more about the admission criteria and download an
application form at www.modul.ac.at/study-programs/professional-
seminars/.

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On Campus in Vienna
Located on Kahlenberg, a scenic hill overlooking Vienna,
MODUL University’s campus boasts a spectacular view of the city World Class Education in the Heart of Europe
and the Danube River. Footsteps from the Vienna Woods, the
University’s tranquil location offers a peaceful study setting while Vienna is an international city with a population of more than 1.7 million people
staying on the pulse of one of the world’s great cities.
It hosts an official United Nations headquarters (UNIDO, IAEA, UNODC)
Our panorama terrace hosts a variety of events as well as
providing an inspiring learning environment with the best view Vienna was selected as the Top City for Quality of Life by Mercer Consulting, 2009 - 2015
in the city.
Europe’s music capital offers cultural and historical highlights in a modern world city
The Student Service Center provides a wealth of services, and
our small student population means short or no waiting times More than 50% of the city is covered with green space
and personalized attention.
Vienna has excellent public transportation and infrastructure facilities

Beyond Your Studies

To enhance the MU experience and embrace what Vienna has
to offer, a variety of cultural, culinary, and career networking
activities are arranged for MBA students.

The extracurricular program varies by year and may include

gastronomical experiences such as wine tasting and a tour
of the famous vineyards of Vienna, the only city in the world
with wine-growing production inside its borders, a visit to a
producer of sparkling wine, or dinner at a renowned Viennese
restaurant.

Cultural tours are organized throughout the program, and may

include an English-language theater performance, opera,
or musical, a visit to a five-star hotel with a guided tour, or
watching a new film at the Haydn English cinema.

Business-oriented excursions are also part of the

extracurricular program, with such highlights as a visit to the
daily newspaper Der Standard or other leading companies.
Internationally Renowned Faculty

O. Univ. Prof. Dr.phil Helga Kromp-Kolb Dr. Martin Lohmann, Professor for Market Martina Maly-Gärtner, Managing Director of
Professor, University of Natural Resources and Psychology and Consumer Behavior at Michaeler & Partner Vienna, Member of MODUL
Life Sciences (BOKU), Vienna Leuphana University University Vienna Tourism Advisory Board
• Dr. Kromp-Kolb is advisor to the Ministry for Defense and • Ms. Maly-Gärtner has 10 years of hotel experience in leading
• Dr. Lohmann is Managing and Research Director at the
Sports; Central Institution for Meteorology and Geodynamics; hotels (Hilton, Paris; Hotel Sacher, Vienna; Four Seasons and
Institute for Tourism and Recreational Research in Northern
World Wide Fund for Nature; and the Virtual Collegium for St. Regis, New York; Al Bustan Palace, Oman). Boutique hotel
Europe, Kiel, Germany.
Social Ecology (IFF). Winner of the Austrian Climate Protection opening (Style Hotel Vienna). Hotel consulting in Berlin and
• Research Interests: consumer behavior in tourism and market Salzburg. Hotel real estate valuation at MRG Metzger Real
Prize 2008, WWF Panda Award 2006, Golden Honor for Service
research (e.g. themes trends, impacts, recreation), tourism Estate Group, Vienna.
to Vienna 2006, Scientist of the Year ( awarded by Science
market research (e.g. guest surveys, image analyzation),
Journalists of Austria) 2005 • Professional Responsibilities: Project management, Hotel
applied research and consulting (e.g. for tourism companies
• Research Interests: climatology; meteorology; glaciology; opening management, Valuation of hotels, Revenue
and organizations, vacation destinations and regions, and
power economics; interdisciplinary technical sciences; management, Leader in sustainability for the hospitality
national and international institutions)
environmental technology; Civil defense and disaster control; industry – Implementation of Green Globe and ÖGNI
• Course at MU: Principles of Consumer Behavior in Tourism (sustainable building). Lecturer, mentor, key note speaker
human ecology; ecological engineering; environmental
protection; risk analysis, for tourism universities, counselors of real estate, tourism
conferences
• Course at MU: Current Issues in Sustainable Development
• Course at MU: Hotel Planning, Investment and Valuation

Prof. Arno Scharl, Head of the Department of

New Media Technology at MODUL University
Vienna
Harvey Goldstein, Head of the Department of
• Arno Scharl has held professorships at the University of
Public Governance and Sustainable Development
Western Australia and Graz University of Technology, and
• Dr. Goldstein has served as a consultant for the United Nations was a Visiting Fellow at Curtin University of Technology and
Development Programme, the International Labor Affairs the University of California at Berkeley. He has authored
Bureau of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the World Bank, more than 160 refereed publications and edited two books in
the U.S. Agency for International Development, and a number of Springer‘s Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing
state and local government organizations in the U.S. Series. Currently, he serves as the Scientific Coordinator of
the DecarboNet (www.decarbonet.eu) and uComp (www.
• Research Interests: regional and local economic development
ucomp.eu) research projects.
planning and management, the role of knowledge-based
institutions in the governance and development of regions, • Research Interests: Web intelligence and big data analytics,
research and evaluation methods, research design, regional human-computer interaction, environmental communication, Prof. Arno Scharl leads the
labor market analysis and economic forecasting and the integration of semantic and geospatial Web procession at the annual
• Course at MUV: Economic Development Strategies and Policies
technology. MBA Graduation Ceremony
• Course at MU: Social Media Intelligence
Application Information Contact
Admissions Services
MODUL University Vienna
How to Apply Step 2: Application Review and Interview Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna - Austria
MBA applicants require a minimum of a Bachelor/Diploma The admission process includes the reviewing and evaluating Tel: +43 1 320 3555-202
degree or equivalent including transcripts and a minimum of of each application on an individual basis for an applicant's admissions@modul.ac.at
three years work experience. abilities as a student. If approved, you’ll be contacted by an www.modul.ac.at
admissions team member soon thereafter in order to schedule a
Step 1: Online Application personal interview at the campus or a video Skype interview.

Apply using MU's online application tool at https://applynow. The interview will give the university the opportunity to clarify
modul.ac.at/ issues arising from the application as well as permitting an
assessment of the personality profile of the applicants. It
Fill in all required fields and be prepared to upload the following
will also allow an understanding of the expectations of the
documents:
applicants with regard to the course. It also is the chance for
applicants to ask all open questions.
Checklist
• Curriculum Vitae (personal data sheet)
Before submitting your application, please use
• Letter of motivation (description of reasons for applying to
Step 3: Admission Decision this checklist to ensure that your application
MODUL University Vienna)
is complete. We only accept documents in
• Academic qualification to enter the study program The admissions committee decides on admission based on English or German, so if documents are in other
(university degree including transcripts) previous educational performance, motivation and general languages, please provide a certified translation.
• Copy of official test results of English proficiency test on impression, work experience, interview performance, and The following documents must be uploaded
a C1 level (i.e. TOEFL Internet-Based Test 88, IELTS band academic aptitude. If approved, admissions documents will be during the online application procedure.
score 6.5 (no sub-score under 6.0) or Cambridge Certificate
sent to the future student. □□ Curriculum Vitae (personal data sheet)
(Certificate of Advanced English)) or other proof (e.g.
Bachelor in English) □□ Letter of motivation (description of reasons
Application Time Frame for applying to MODUL University Vienna)
• Copy of passport
• Passport-sized photograph In order to enhance the flexibility and customer orientation of □□ Copies of certificates and degrees (incl.
• Two letters of recommendation (from academic or our MBA programs, we accept applications throughout the year, transcripts)
professional sources) allowing interested professionals to align their MBA studies as
□□ Copy of official test results of English
• Proof of relevant work experience, minimum of 3 years comfortably as possible with their professional and private lives.
proficiency test or other proof

Please make sure that your application is complete! Incomplete Financial Information □□ Copy of passport
applications won’t be considered! □□ Passport-sized photograph
Current tuition fees are available on our website at www.modul.
Exceptions: If not available yet, university degree and/or English ac.at/admissions/financial-information/tuition-fees/ □□ Two letters of recommendation (from
test result may also be submitted later on. In such cases, the academic or professional sources)
most up-to-date transcripts must be submitted and provisional □□ Proof of relevant work experience, minimum
admission is granted until the pending document is submitted. of 3 years

Please note that all documents must be submitted in English

or German.
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