International Business and Economic Diplomacy master degree programme
Against the backdrop of current economic and political developments, you will recognise the significance of international business relations and capitalise on them in order to achieve success on international markets.
Our two-year master programme is centred on developing broad-based, forward-looking expertise related to international management and economic diplomacy. This programme gives you managerial skills that will enable you to confidently hold your own in a competitive and constantly changing environment. The programme also comprises wide-ranging practical elements, with a focus on ongoing enhancement of soft skills and research techniques, all of which improve your employability.
The degree programme: Master of Arts in Business (MA)
International and interdisciplinary, with a strong strategic and practical focus: welcome to the International Business and Economic Diplomacy master degree programme!
Slowbalisation vs. Globalisation 4.0
Although protectionism and initiatives aimed at decentralising politics are increasingly the focus of attention, digitalisation and new business models are resulting in ever closer ties between consumers and producers.
This has enabled companies to develop new global markets and change existing ones, but it is also bringing about shifts in political, economic and social frameworks.
International Business meets Economic Diplomacy
The interplay between the core elements of the programme, international business and economic diplomacy, enables our graduates to play a part in companies’ internationalisation processes.
Thanks to their sound knowledge of international market dynamics, graduates can identify business potential, and their expertise also supports successful execution of these commercial activities through establishment of a network of key international stakeholders.
Study the international way
Studying the international way: you will be studying alongside colleagues from around the world, discussing cultures, global events and economic developments with lecturers who have an interdisciplinary, international background, and exchanging notes at guest lectures and on visits to international businesses and organisations. You also have the option of spending the fourth semester at one of our partner universities.
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Do you want to strike the right balance between studying and your work commitments? Or would you prefer to have the weekends off? We offer two study-time models for this part-time master degree programme: you can attend courses either on Thursdays and Fridays, or on Fridays and Saturdays.
The programme also includes courses and excursions spread over a total of three block weeks. So the degree is perfectly compatible with professional and/or family commitments.
Our students are tomorrow’s game changers: they are open-minded, innovative, systematic and forward-looking. For them, international cooperation and diplomacy are priorities – not just as a means of promoting foreign trade, investment and innovation, but also as a way of safeguarding environmental and economic sustainability.
Programme director Alina Schoenberg
A formula for success: theoretical knowledge + practical experience
The programme is built on three pillars.
The core subjects
Semesters 1-3
The core subject international business focuses on internal company operations that are relevant for internationalisation processes. Courses are aimed at enhancing your prior knowledge of subjects such as international management, international finance, international employment relations and international marketing.
The strategic focus of the course contents enables you to develop your managerial skills, and to accurately assess and positively influence a company’s competitiveness in an international context.
The emphasis in the core subject economic diplomacy is on external factors that provide the framework for international economic relations, and which in turn have a significant influence on business success abroad.
Courses concentrate on domestic and foreign economic policy, as well as on investment and business promotion measures. You will look at management of business relationships with domestic and foreign companies, political institutions, international organisations and NGOs, as well as the public, with a view to building effective corporate partnerships.
Courses such as International Political Economy, International Institutions, Location Analysis and International Business Law are designed to give a clearer understanding of the dynamic interaction between economics, politics and law, and underline the role of businesses in a globalised world. The opportunities and challenges arising from internationalisation are highlighted in courses including Governance and Ethics, Economic Diplomacy and International Tendering.
Employability and research skills
Semesters 1-4
The topics of international business and economic diplomacy are brought together in the core subject of Employability and Research Skills.
The Skill Lab is a place where you can enhance both your hard and soft skills. For example, the Business Analytics course shows you how to understand and analyse business data from an application-led perspective, and how such data can be used to support corporate decision-making processes. The Consulting course helps you to develop the right demeanour, which is so important for managers. Meanwhile, the Negotiation Techniques and Crisis Management courses give you the skills needed to manage commercial and political negotiations in a professional manner, and show how you can contribute to boosting your organisation’s resilience in the face of crises.
You will also learn the ins and outs of diplomatic etiquette, which will enable you act appropriately when dealing with political and business partners both at home and abroad.
You can put the skills you have acquired to the test in a wide-ranging business simulation in semester 4. The Research Methodology course helps you to broaden your academic skills. The master thesis gives you the opportunity to carry out an academic analysis of a topic taken from one of the core subjects, and in turn further enhance your skills profile.
A practical focus is more than just a buzzword at IMC Krems: programme lecturers share their real-life professional experience, and problems are discussed and analysed on the basis of case studies. In addition, projects implemented in partnership with companies allow you to examine your newly acquired knowledge from a practical viewpoint.
The electives
Semesters 2 & 3
The core subjects, International Business and Economic Diplomacy, give you a detailed insight into the internal and external factors that have a decisive impact on the success of internationalisation processes.
In your chosen elective, you go one step further and take on the role of an expert, focusing on strategic aspects of international trade in a business context, or on international collaboration from an institutional perspective.
You can tailor your degree in line with your personal interests – the electives in semesters 2 and 3 give you all the flexibility you need.
More about the electives
Curriculum
What can you expect from your studies? The curriculum provides an overview.
Click on the individual courses for further information.
| Course | SWS | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Management | ||
| International Management | 2 | 3 |
International Management
Module:
Strategic Management
Root module:
Strategic Management
Semester: 1
Course code:
IMOB1VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This lecture deals with relevant theories and methods in international strategic management that will support the ability of developing and implementing competitive strategies in a globalized world. The course focuses on theoretical explanations and their practical implications of the strategic role of internationalization, international organizational structures and foreign operation modes, Fundamental principles of leadership, strategies of multinational enterprises. The course will focus in particular on:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Advanced International Marketing | 2 | 3 |
Advanced International Marketing
Module:
Strategic Management
Root module:
Strategic Management
Semester: 1
Course code:
MCB1VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| International Employment Relations | 2 | 3 |
International Employment Relations
Module:
Strategic Management
Root module:
Strategic Management
Semester: 1
Course code:
IER1ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
Dispersed workforces are very common in international business. However, digitalisation leads to changing means of collaboration. In this course students discuss the role of workstyles and leadership.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Financial Management | ||
| Performance Management | 2 | 3 |
Performance Management
Module:
Financial Management
Root module:
Financial Management
Semester: 1
Course code:
PEMA1VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This lecture focuses on the performance management system that ensures that organizations define and achieve short and long term goals.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Institutions and Diplomacy | ||
| Economic Diplomacy | 2 | 3 |
Economic Diplomacy
Module:
Institutions and Diplomacy
Root module:
Institutions and Diplomacy
Semester: 1
Course code:
ECD1VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This lecture focuses on the role of diplomacy for international business. It discusses the factors shaping economic diplomacy, the involved stakeholders as well as the economic success of international economic relations. The course will focus in particular on:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| International Business Law | 2 | 4 |
International Business Law
Module:
Institutions and Diplomacy
Root module:
Institutions and Diplomacy
Semester: 1
Course code:
LAW1VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course outlines the fundamentals of international law and different legal systems, as well as addressing legal challenges (e.g. space exploitation, sea exploitation etc.). Legal environment of international business
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| International Institutions | 2 | 3 |
International Institutions
Module:
Institutions and Diplomacy
Root module:
Institutions and Diplomacy
Semester: 1
Course code:
INI1ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This course covers the essentials of the international institutions, which are important for international trade.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Employability Skills | ||
| Business Analytics I | 2 | 4 |
Business Analytics I
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 1
Course code:
BUAI1WK
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
In this course students focus on descriptive analytics. Also it discusses how data can be obtained for the purpose of supporting management decisions. This course investigates the types of data that are available and how this data can be managed and used for business purposes. The course will focus in particular on:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Negotiation Techniques | 1 | 2 |
Negotiation Techniques
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 1
Course code:
NET1WK
Contact hours per week:
1
ECTS: 2
Course Content:
This course focuses on developing relevant negotiation skills, and on the application of negotiation techniques in different business and political settings.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Research Skills and Master Thesis | ||
| Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods | 2 | 2 |
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Root module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Semester: 1
Course code:
QQR1WK
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 2
Course Content:
In this course students encounter a range of social research methods and data analyses. The course will focus in particular on:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Course | SWS | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | ||
| International Finance | 2 | 4 |
International Finance
Module:
Financial Management
Root module:
Financial Management
Semester: 2
Course code:
IFA2VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This lecture focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of international finance such as international capital markets, foreign exchange markets, the derivatives market.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| International Taxation | 2 | 3 |
International Taxation
Module:
Financial Management
Root module:
Financial Management
Semester: 2
Course code:
INTA2VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This lecture focuses on understanding important aspects of international corporate taxation, including national regulations, double taxation agreements and regulations at EU level. Furthermore, the course deals with tax consequences of national and international investments for firms and their subsidiaries. Transfer pricing as well as the tax burden of firms are also discussed.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies | ||
| Developing Business Opportunities in International Trade | 2 | 3 |
Developing Business Opportunities in International Trade
Module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Root module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Semester: 2
Course code:
S1_BDE2ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
The development of a unique and value creating business model is a key to creating successful export opportunities. This course introduces the steps of business development, considering target markets and value proposition.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Political and Economic Strategies | ||
| International Macroeconomics | 2 | 3 |
International Macroeconomics
Module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Root module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Semester: 2
Course code:
IME2VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This lecture focuses on understanding open-economy including topics such as growth and capital flows, external adjustment and global imbalances, international asset pricing, exchange rates, international portfolios, financial frictions, international real business cycle models.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| International Political Economy | 2 | 4 |
International Political Economy
Module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Root module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Semester: 2
Course code:
IPE2VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course focuses on historic and current developments in international political economy. It explores different ideological currents and theories as well as on different aspects of globalization. with the essentials of the international institutions which are important for international trade.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Location Analysis | 2 | 4 |
Location Analysis
Module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Root module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Semester: 2
Course code:
LOA2ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course addresses the economic aspects of regional development when choosing the location for operations. ustrial location
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Governance and Ethics | 2 | 3 |
Governance and Ethics
Module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Root module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Semester: 2
Course code:
GET2VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This course focuses on current governance and ethical issues in international business.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Elective 2: International Economic Relations | ||
| Foreign Policy Analysis | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Policy Analysis
Module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Root module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Semester: 2
Course code:
S2_FPA2ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
This course focuses on the effects of foreign policies on international relations. It includes aspects such as determinants and instruments of foreign policy
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Employability Skills | ||
| Business Analytics II | 2 | 4 |
Business Analytics II
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 2
Course code:
BUAII2WK
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
In this course students focus on predictive analysis. Several business intelligence activities, such as statistical analysis, forecasting/ extrapolation, predictive modeling (as data mining), optimization and simulation are being dicussed. The course will focus in particular on:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Crisis Management | 1 | 2 |
Crisis Management
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 2
Course code:
CM2WK
Contact hours per week:
1
ECTS: 2
Course Content:
This course focuses on identifying, preventing and controlling organizational crisis as well as the role of planning for crisis.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Course | SWS | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | 2 | 3 |
Mergers and Acquisitions
Module:
Financial Management
Root module:
Financial Management
Semester: 3
Course code:
MAA3VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
Alongside business development, mergers and acquisitions are a means of achieving corporate growth or access to foreign markets. On this course the strategic and legal perspectives are discussed and students apply assessment tools.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies | ||
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 2 | 4 |
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Root module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Semester: 3
Course code:
S1_LSM3ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
International business and export is primarily concerned with manufactured goods. Students discuss how the sourcing, logistics and manufacturing operations contribute to the creation of value.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| International Reporting | 2 | 4 |
International Reporting
Module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Root module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Semester: 3
Course code:
S1_INR3ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course addresses the requirements of external reporting. Students investigate international accounting standards (IFRS) and discuss how they differ from national standards. This course takes a managerial position on accounting in order to analyse and understand the company financial reporting. The course will focus in particular on:
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Internationa Business and CSR | 2 | 4 |
Internationa Business and CSR
Module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Root module:
Elective 1: Trade Management Strategies
Semester: 3
Course code:
S1_CSR3ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course focuses on discussing sustainable strategies for international business. Several CSR issues related to market activities, working place and the environment are analyzed from the perspective of the firm.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Political and Economic Strategies | ||
| International Tendering | 2 | 4 |
International Tendering
Module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Root module:
Political and Economic Strategies
Semester: 3
Course code:
ITE3VO
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course focuses on different procurement and funding opportunities.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Elective 2: International Economic Relations | ||
| European Economic Integration | 2 | 4 |
European Economic Integration
Module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Root module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Semester: 3
Course code:
S2_EEI3ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course focuses on the economics of the European Union. It discusses several aspects of European economic Integration, such as common markets and activities, economic policies aiming at the optimizing the allocation and distribution of resources in the EU and economy stabilizing interventions.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Interest Groups and Advocacy | 2 | 4 |
Interest Groups and Advocacy
Module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Root module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Semester: 3
Course code:
S2_IGA3ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course focuses on lobbyism in the context of international business. The course discusses the lobbyism techniques, strategies and the effect of interest groups on public policy.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Development Cooperation and Economic Growth | 2 | 4 |
Development Cooperation and Economic Growth
Module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Root module:
Elective 2: International Economic Relations
Semester: 3
Course code:
S2_DCEG3ILV
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
This course focuses on development issues in emerging and developing economies. The course deals with current issues in developing countries and discusses the role of several actors and private firms in decreasing poverty and enhancing economic growth in these countries.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Employability Skills | ||
| Consulting | 2 | 3 |
Consulting
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 3
Course code:
CON3WK
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 3
Course Content:
The course on consulting provides an overview of the industry, the role of consultants as well as the design of business consulting projects. The course focuses particularly on transformation consulting.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Diplomatic Protocol | 1 | 2 |
Diplomatic Protocol
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 3
Course code:
DPRO3WK
Contact hours per week:
1
ECTS: 2
Course Content:
This course focuses on skills related with multi-cultural communication abilities. It deals with various aspects of diplomatic etiquette such as formal communication, behavior for official functions and courtesy rules.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Research Skills and Master Thesis | ||
| Research Seminar: Problems and Challenges in International Trade | 2 | 6 |
Research Seminar: Problems and Challenges in International Trade
Module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Root module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Semester: 3
Course code:
PIB3SE
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 6
Course Content:
Students write a seminar paper during the course of this seminar and discuss several aspects of the seminar topic.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Course | SWS | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Employability Skills | ||
| International Business Project | 2 | 4 |
International Business Project
Module:
Employability Skills
Root module:
Employability Skills
Semester: 4
Course code:
BPRO4SE
Contact hours per week:
2
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
Students are challenged to compete in a business simulation that combines all various aspects of a real corporation.
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Research Skills and Master Thesis | ||
| Master Thesis | 0 | 22 |
Master Thesis
Module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Root module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Semester: 4
Course code:
MAT4DA
Contact hours per week:
0
ECTS: 22
Course Content:
Submission of the master thesis
Course outcome:
Upon completion of this course, students are able to:
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| Master Exam | 0 | 4 |
Master Exam
Module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Root module:
Research Skills and Master Thesis
Semester: 4
Course code:
MAE4AP
Contact hours per week:
0
ECTS: 4
Course Content:
Master committee exam
Course outcome:
Within the master committee exam the student demonstrates the ability to:
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Electives
Choose your own focus areas. You select one of two electives on the programme. Courses are held in semesters 2 and 3.
Trade Management Strategies
Do you want to break into international markets with your products? Building on the core subjects, this elective takes you through key aspects that enable you to define a successful export strategy.
These include preparing business plans, which covers elements such as ideation, market and competitor analysis, and the export strategy. You will also study supply chain management, which gives you a clearer picture of the strategic significance of procurement, logistics and goods manufacturing.
There are also courses dealing with international accounting standards, meaning you will be in a position to handle financial reporting after you graduate.
In addition to business-related considerations, you will also gain an insight into the social responsibilities of international businesses, and learn how to develop strategies that enable your company to operate more sustainably.
International Economic Relations
If you’re looking to learn about international cooperation at an institutional level, this elective enables you to examine the factors that influence political systems, and the ways in which they do so. This puts you in a position to identify political trends and analyse the political stability of states and regions. You will investigate the role played by interest groups in political decision-making processes.
The elective also examines the process of economic and political integration in Europe. The aim is to enable you to analyse the effects of the EU’s trade and regional policies, the integration of its factor markets, monetary union and the EU expansion process.
However, the elective does not focus exclusively on Europe: the heterogeneous development of countries is an aspect of globalisation, which therefore also gives rise to options for collaboration with developing countries.
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Get additional information nowCareer paths for graduates of the International Business and Economic Diplomacy master programme
After graduating from the International Business and Economic Diplomacy master programme, you will have advanced knowledge of management, as well as expertise in economic and political analysis, and negotiating. This means you are ideally placed to perform various roles in private and public sector organisations with an international focus.
Strategic aspects are the centre of attention throughout the programme. Your interdisciplinary education allows you to assume managerial responsibility for a variety of functions.
You have the option to put your knowledge to use at an Austrian company, or to head abroad. Whichever you choose, you will have what it takes to launch an international career, and your professional experience as well as any time spent studying abroad during the programme will boost your attractiveness for prospective employers.
Or are you interested in starting your own business? The broad-based approach employed in the degree programme gives you all the tools you need to set up your own company and manage it successfully.
- The professional areas open to graduates include
- National and international organisations and NGOs
- Foreign direct investment (FDI) management
- Think tanks
- Consulting
- Foreign trade (import/export)
- International marketing
- Outsourcing/product management
- Risk management and hedging
- HR and employee development
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Prof.(FH) Dr. Alina Schoenberg
Programme Director International Business and Export Management
Institute International Business
- Input-Output-Analysis, SAM, CGE Model, Policy Analysis
- Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
- Location Analysis, Spatial Analysis (GIS), Gravity Models
- MarketingMaster of Arts in Business / full-time
- International Business and Economic DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
- Tourism and Leisure ManagementBachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
- Export-oriented ManagementBachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
Prof.(FH) Dr. Alina SchoenbergProgramme Director International Business and Export ManagementProgramme Director International Business and Export Management
Prof.(FH) Dr. Alina Schoenberg
- Core Competencies
- Input-Output-Analysis, SAM, CGE Model, Policy Analysis
- Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
- Location Analysis, Spatial Analysis (GIS), Gravity Models
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Prof.(FH) Mag. Dr. Martin Waiguny
Chair of the Academic Board / Head of Institute Business Administration & Management
Institute Business Administration & Management
- Consumer behaviour and New Media. Product Placements, Entertainment Theory, Gamification, Advertising
- Consumer Strategy. Advertising and Advertising psychology, Customer relationship Management, Information based Customer Management
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- International Business and Economic DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
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Enterprise 4.0 – Erfolg im digitalen Zeitalter
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Department of Business
Prof.(FH) Mag. Dr. Martin WaigunyChair of the Academic Board / Head of Institute Business...![Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Roger Hage - IMC Fachhochschule Krems]()
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Roger Hage
Programme Director Digital Business Innovation and Transformation
Institute Digitalisation
- Digital Transformation
- International Business Develoipment
- R Programming
- Digital Business Innovation and TransformationMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
- International Business and Economic DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
- InformaticsBachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
- MarketingMaster of Arts in Business / full-time
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eMobSim - Elektromobilität im Alltag
Department of Business
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Digital Innovation Hub OST (DIHOST)
Department of Business
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Roger HageProgramme Director Digital Business Innovation and Transformation![Dr. Dipl.-Wirt.-Inf. Helena Lovasz-Bukvova, MRes - IMC Fachhochschule Krems]()
Dr. Dipl.-Wirt.-Inf. Helena Lovasz-Bukvova, MRes
Professor Department of Business
Institute Digitalisation
- E-Learning
- Data Analysis
- Reserach methodology
- Digital Business Innovation and TransformationMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
- International Business and Economic DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
- InformaticsBachelor of Science in Engineering / full-time
- Business AdministrationBachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
- UnternehmensführungBachelor of Arts in Business / full-time
- UnternehmensführungBachelor of Arts in Business / part-time
- MarketingMaster of Arts in Business / full-time
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Mixed Reality Based Collaboration for Industry (MRBC4i)
Department of Business
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eMobSim - Elektromobilität im Alltag
Department of Business
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Digital Innovation Hub OST (DIHOST)
Department of Business
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Prof.(FH) Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Michael Bartz
Professor Department of Business
Institute International Business
- Digital Business Transformation
- New World of Work
- Digital business models
- Digital Business Innovation and TransformationMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
- International Business and Economic DiplomacyMaster of Arts in Business / part-time
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New World of Work: Erfolgsmessung Porsche Informatik GmbH
Department of Business
Prof.(FH) Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Michael BartzProfessor Department of Business
Application and admissions – the next steps
You've found a course that's a perfect fit? Great – you’ve already taken the most important step! We’ve put together an overview to guide you through the next steps.
Admission requirements
We'll be happy to inform you about the requirements you have to meet in order to apply.
Admission requirements
What are the admission requirements for master programmes?
To qualify for a master programme, you must have completed a bachelor degree – with a workload of at least 180 ECTS and lasting at least six semesters – in a related subject, or hold an equivalent degree from a recognised Austrian or foreign higher education institution.
If your undergraduate studies are not sufficiently relevant, for instance if you’ve completed a degree in an unrelated subject, your qualifications will be assessed after we have received your completed application.
Information about accepted previous academic qualifications
Will I have to provide evidence of professional activity during my studies?
We’re convinced that linking theory and practice together closely is the key to the success of a part-time degree. The curriculum therefore includes compulsory work experience. However, if you are engaged in a relevant professional activity, the respective ECTS points will be credited on a semester-by-semester basis.
Otherwise, you'll need to complete an internship equivalent to the respective ECTS workload: 1 ECTS equals 25 hours.
What proof of your language skills is required for our English-language master degree programme?
If English is your first language, or if you’ve already completed an undergraduate degree which was taught entirely in English, you don’t need any additional evidence of your English proficiency.
Otherwise, you’ll need to submit one of the following certificates:
- IELTS Academic – minimum score of 7.0
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)
Language certificates must be no more than two years old and can be submitted by the start of the degree programme. If you submit it after your application, upload a copy of your proof of registration for the English language exam you are going to take along with your application.
Do you still need to earn a certificate? At our International Language Center you can complete both an IELTS preparatory workshop as well as the IELTS certificate.
Admissions procedure
Preparation is everything – read up on the admissions procedure in detail.
Admissions procedure
Application interview
Everything revolves around the students on our master programmes. That’s why we’d like to get to know you personally. At your application interview, you will take part in a dialogue with two members of the relevant university department.
During the interview, conducted in the language of instruction of the programme, you’ll talk about aspects such as your current skillset, your working environment and why you want to take the programme.
The interviewers will pay particular attention to your professional experience, your methods-based and language skills, and your general suitability for your selected master degree programme.
Tip
We can also interview you via Skype for our master programmes. Please indicate your preference when you complete the online application.
Interview dates
There are usually a selection of dates to choose from, with quotas allocated for each date. You can select a date and time slot during the online registration process. We therefore recommend that you complete your application in good time so that you can benefit from the full selection of dates.
Get an overview of the dates for your programme.
Please note that due to the current situation admission interviews will only be conducted online.
Important dates and deadlines
What deadlines do you need to keep an eye on for your online application? Get an overview.
Important dates and deadlines
| Application deadline | 31/05/2020 |
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| Application deadline for non-EU nationals | 30/04/2020 |
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Extended application deadline
applies only for applicants with EU residence | 05/06/2020 presumably until 15/07/2020 |
| Please note that the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems reserves the right to close the extended application period at any time without prior notice. We therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. | |
Apply online
You've decided for one of our degree programmes? First of all: congratulations and thank you for choosing us! We’ll be happy to guide you step-by-step through your online application.
Study-relevant dates
You would like to plan ahead and would like to know when your degree programme starts? Here you will find the answer!
Questions about the degree programme?
Prospective Student Advisory Service
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