Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

90
ECTS credits​
3
semesters
30
students per class
€11.000
per semester

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

Designed for Working Professionals Ready to Lead with Impact
The MBA at Modul University Vienna is built for ambitious professionals seeking to elevate their careers through strategic thinking, value-based leadership, and interdisciplinary business expertise. With flexible scheduling and a customizable curriculum, this program empowers you to advance without putting your private life or career on hold.
Develop Strategic, Analytical, and Leadership Skills
This MBA equips you with the tools to critically evaluate business challenges and lead with purpose.
Core focus areas include:
  • Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior
  • Accounting, Finance & Strategic Operations
  • Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Value-Based Management & Critical Thinking
Access a Global Network and Real Career Outcomes
By joining MU Vienna’s MBA, you will become part of a vibrant international network. Our alumni have succeeded in fields such as:
  • European Policy
  • Sustainable Business Development
  • Digital Marketing
  • Hotel & Real Estate Management
  • Consulting and Entrepreneurship
Study While You Work – Built for Real Life

This program is designed with the busy professional in mind.

  • The in-person phase of the courses is typically blocked over two days (Thursday/Friday and Saturday/Sunday) and - on average - occurs twice a month.
  • The blended learning phase of the courses before and after the core module offers our MBA students the flexibility to adjust their studies to their personal schedules.
Customize Your MBA with Enrichment Courses
Tailor your learning experience by choosing from enrichment courses that support your career direction.
Optional specializations allow you to:
  • Dive deeper into a particular industry or organizational function
  • Build expertise that aligns with your professional goals
  • Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market
Global Recognition Through BGA Membership
Modul University Vienna is a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), ensuring the highest quality standards in postgraduate management education.
This affiliation provides you with:
  • International recognition of your degree
  • Access to exclusive career and learning resources
  • Confidence in a program committed to excellence
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Study Plan

Our MBA is organized into blocked courses or modules, which are taken on campus typically over 2-4 days once or twice a month, however they also include a pre-module phase prior to attending on campus as well as a post-module phase after attending.

Pre-Module Phase
2 weeks to 1 month
Working independently with provided course material to familiarize yourself with the subject

In-Class Phase
2 or 4 days in a row
In class seminars involving interactive lectures as well as group projects and assignments

Post-Module Phase
2 weeks
Working individually or in a group on a final assignment or project

First Year:

The two-year MBA program kicks off with essential topics such as Managing People and Organizations, Leadership skills, Negotiating techniques, Project Management, and strategic Marketing and Innovation. Students also delve into the world of Entrepreneurship and gain insights into Social Media and Digital Marketing strategies.

Semester 1:

  • Master Thesis Tutorial I
  • Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
  • Information Systems Management
  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Competitive Analysis & Strategy
  • Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
  • Marketing Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Collection & Analysis

    Semester 2:

    • Master Thesis Tutorial II
    • Leadership
    • Managing People, Teams & Organizations
    • Project Management
    • Innovation
    • Social Media Intelligence
    • Managerial Economics
    • Enrichment Course*
    • Enrichment Course*
    • Enrichment Course*

    Second Year:

    Building upon the foundation laid in the first year, students delve into Economics, Business Analysis, and Data Collection techniques. The culmination of their studies comes in the form of a Master's thesis, where students apply their acquired knowledge and research skills to contribute valuable insights to their chosen field of study.

    Semester 3:

    • Master Thesis & Defense
    • Enrichment Course*
    • Enrichment Course*
    • Enrichment Course*
    Grace Semester:
    • One extra semester is allowed for students who need more time to complete their thesis.

    Career Prospects for Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    This interdisciplinary MBA empowers professionals to lead across sectors. From sustainability and digital marketing to real estate and entrepreneurship, graduates pursue high-impact roles such as management consultant, sustainability director, or startup founder, contributing to organizations in policy, tech, hospitality, and beyond.

    • European Policy
    • Sustainability / ESG / Policy
    • Digital Marketing / Tech / Digital Transformation
    • Hotel & Real Estate Management / Tourism, Hospitality, & Experience Design
    • Management / Strategy / Consulting
    • Entrepreneurship / Start‑ups / Innovation
    • Public Sector / Government / Policy Organisations

    • Business Development Manager / Management Consultant / Operations Manager
    • Digital Marketing Manager / Product Marketing Manager / Performance Marketing Specialist
    • Sustainability Manager / Director / Environmental Policy Analyst / Sustainable Supply Chain Manager
    • Event Operations Manager / Guest Experience Strategist / Tourism Development Manager
    • Real Estate Project Manager / Property Development Manager / Sustainability Consultant for Real Estate
    • Startup Founder / Co-Founder / Startup Growth Consultant / Innovation Manager / Venture Capital Analyst

    • Deloitte
    • Accenture
    • Morgan Stanley
    • Google
    • Microsoft
    • Amazon
    • Apple
    • Facebook (Meta)
    • Salesforce

    • Unilever

    • Nestlé

    • Coca-Cola

    • L’Oréal

    • Marriott International

    • Hilton Worldwide

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    SPECIALIZATIONS

    Enhance your comprehensive management education by choosing an Enrichment Course Specialization that aligns with your interests.

    Master Admissions

    When applying to Modul University Vienna for a Master program, you will need to meet the following admissions entry requirements and provide your documents in English through our application portal

    • Curriculum vitae (resume) 

    • Letter of motivation (1 A4 page) 

    • Bachelor's Degree (minimum of 3 years) 

    • Bachelor's Transcripts of Records 

    • Copy of passport 

    • Passport-sized photograph 

    • Two letters of recommendation (from academic sources) 

    • Proof of English proficiency level C1

    *Please submit all the documents in a pdf format

    MBA specific:
    A minimum of three years of professional experience in a responsible position.

    Exceptions: If not available yet, the Bachelor's Degree Diploma may be submitted later on. In such cases, the most up-to-date transcripts must be submitted and provisional admission may be granted until the pending document is submitted. 

    All Master’s applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency, at minimum level C1 - according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - through a test taken within the last two years.

    ACCEPTED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S APPLICANTS:  

    • TOEFL: 570 paper-based test (PBT) or 230 computer-based test (CBT) or 95 Internet-based test (IBT) 
    • IELTS: overall band score 7.0 (no sub-score below 6.5)
    • Pearson Academic: 76 points
    • Cambridge Certificate BEC Higher – Grade A or Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English: From Grade C. A minimum of 180 points is required.

    Exceptions will only be considered for students who are English natives or have completed their high school education entirely in English at recognized International Schools following American, British, or IB curricula.  Our admissions committee maintains the authority to request any additional evidence of English proficiency if deemed necessary.  

    Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Management: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Business or Economic Sciences as well as Social Sciences, with a minimum duration of three years and aptitude for research. 

    Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in International Tourism Management: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Tourism or Hospitality Management, Marketing, Management Science, Technical Sciences, Geography, Planning, Sociology, Policy Sciences, Law, or Economics. 

    Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geography, Planning, Sociology, Political Science, Policy Sciences, Law, Management, or Economics.

    Suitable Bachelor Degrees for MSc in Data Science for Sustainability: Suitable preparation includes courses from the realms of Biology, Business Informatics, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Sustainability (all with a quantitative focus), Computer Science, Data Science, Econometrics, Physics, Software Engineering, and Statistics with a minimum duration of three years and who can demonstrate aptitude for research. 

     

    Please note, applicants can be given prerequisite course(s) to fulfil eligibility criteria for a given master program. For prerequisite courses, once a student is enrolled, we provide them with the necessary learning materials and require an exam to be taken shortly before the semester begins. This exam can also be completed online. If a student does not pass the exam, the prerequisite courses will be added to the curriculum during the Master's program. This option incurs an additional fee for these courses.

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    Bita Rezvanfar

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    The university is well-known for its excellent academic programs and its focus on providing a practical education. They believe in learning through real-life experiences, and they have strong connections with various industries. This aligns perfectly with my career goals. Modul University Vienna also offers a diverse and multicultural environment, which I believe will enrich my learning experience and give me a global perspective. The professors at the university are highly experienced professionals who bring a lot of knowledge to the classroom. Additionally, the university has a strong network of alumni and career services that will help me with networking and future opportunities.
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    Lea Perinic

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    An MBA had long been my dream, though for years it felt out of reach because of the high tuition costs. Thanks to the MODUL University MBA Merit Fellowship, which covered nearly all of my tuition, that dream finally became achievable. At 27, with some professional experience behind me, studying at MODUL - alongside inspiring colleagues from around the world - was both a personal challenge and a formative experience. To current and future MODULians, I’d say: don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Never feel less capable or less deserving because your path may look different (i.e. more linear), or because you come from a more modest background. If you’re at MU, you are there for a reason - you have the potential to do great things, make a difference, and contribute meaningfully to society.

    STUDENT HOUSING

    Austrian universities typically do not have their own student housing accommodations. Instead, students in Vienna have a variety of excellent housing providers located throughout the city. Wherever you choose to live, there are some factors that you might want to consider in making your choice.

    Tuition Fees

    Program Semesters Fees / Semester
    MSc in Management 4 €8000
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) 3 €11000
    MSc in International Tourism Management 4 €7000
    MSc in Sustainable Development, Management and Policy 4 €7000
    MSc in Data Science for Sustainability 4 €7000

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