MCI getting off to a powerful start to the semester

2016-11-24

3,600 applications from 70 nations submitted to Management Center Innsbruck which now hosts 3,200 students from 47 nations as well as 350 incoming students from 41 nations: with 220 partner universities across the globe MCI establishes itself as internationally leading business school

Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) happily announces a phenomenal start to the academic year 2016. The figures speak for themselves: more than 3,600 applicants from 70 nations submitted their résumés and references to obtain one of the almost 1,200 spots available. The freshmen have been selected in a discerning multi-stage application process and provided with the unique opportunity for a successful career.

15 Bachelor and Master degree courses in economics and society and nine study programs in technology and life sciences are available. Nine of the courses are now exclusively held in English; all remaining programs contain essential English-language components. A particularly important role is played by the three recently established mobile learning programs. Based on the innovative combination of on-campus and online modules employing modern digital media, they allow a high degree of temporal and local flexibility. Ten international double degree and joint degree partnerships as well as one European multiple degree partnership with globally renowned universities round off the range of MCI study offers. MCI students are thus provided with the opportunity to gain additional academic degrees from international universities as well as complementary competences.

In the current academic year, the number of students at the Entrepreneurial School® has increased to 3,200. They are from altogether 47 countries. In addition, MCI hosts 350 incoming students who come from 41 different nations to study a semester or entire year abroad in Innsbruck. The international character of MCI also manifests itself in the composition of the research and teaching staff which includes lecturers from the worlds of science, economy, and society from an impressive 35 nations. Therefore, MCI is now one the most international universities in Europe.

The number of academic collaborations has increased to 220 partnerships with universities across the globe: “More important than the number of partnerships, however, is the academic quality of partner institutions, the professionality of the organization, and the level of our students,” Susanne Lichtmannegger, Head of MCI International Relations, explains: “Step by step, we are approaching a leading academic position and, therefore, can allow ourselves to be more selective. Through careful selection, we can establish excellent conditions for MCI students studying abroad and ensure that also students who come from partner universities to study at MCI become top students in their respective year.”

Alexander Auer, Chair of the MCI Student Council, is thrilled: “MCI’s international feel is present throughout the campus. As a student of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering, I am allowed to work with colleagues from all over the world and, what is more, in a truly fantastic location.”

Professor Anita Zehrer, Deputy Head of the MCI Academic Council, encourages students to make the most of their time at university: “In addition to outstanding professional qualifications, MCI offers magnificent opportunities to develop personal talents, establish international networks, and acquire intercultural competences, be it by studying abroad at one of MCI’s partner universities, through international internships, or in language classes.”

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Corporate energy management

From February 2017 on: further education in technology at MCIThe efficient employment of energy is increasingly becoming a significant factor in costing and competition in the production and services industry.For a number of years, MCI has successfully provided a compact course on corporate energy management in cooperation with the Renewable Energy cluster of the Tyrol Location Agency. The application-oriented program shows how the employment of energy by businesses can be improved by using well-founded technologies, methods, and instruments.The ten-day course begins on February 22, 2017 and contains five two-day blocks. It has been fully recognized by the Austrian monitoring authority on energy efficiency as providing training as a qualified energy auditor.Applications are presently accepted.Detailed information:In-House Energy Management certificate courseCounseling and information:Sebastian Engels, sebastian.engels@mci.edu, +43 512 2070 2121{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1002}Press contactMag. (FH) Ulrike FuchsMarketing & Communication+43 512 2070-1527ulrike.fuchs@mci.edu

980 MCI graduates

The success story of the Entrepreneurial School® continues with 980 bachelor and master graduates with excellent job prospects in 2016 and 6,500 invited guests at the graduation ceremoniesOnly a short time ago this year’s round of annual festive MCI graduation ceremonies took place in the sumptuous surroundings of the historically significant Dogana. In 2016, 980 graduates completed their bachelor and master studies at the Entrepreneurial School® and accepted their academic graduation certificates from the hands of the promoters and heads of department and studies. Both the MCI graduates of bachelor and master courses and further education courses were awarded.6,500 invited guestsAround 6,500 guests from the worlds of economy, science, society, and politics honored the graduates. Amongst them was President of the Tyrolean Parliament Herwig van Staa, Tyrolean Minister of Science Bernhard Tilg, Mayor of Innsbruck Christine Oppitz-Plörer, President of the Tyrolean Economic Chamber Jürgen Bodenseer, and numerous other lawmakers and politicians. As special guest we were able to welcome Jerry Chomyn, Dean of the University of Guelph Humber, Toronto. This dynamic Canadian university is one of the oldest MCI partner universities.High recognition by the labor marketAlready during their studies, the students are introduced to the labor market by participating in practical projects, practice-oriented examination tasks, and internships. In addition, they are provided with the services of the MCI Career Center, including a job and internship exchange, workshops, and individual coaching. Brigitte Huter, Head of the MCI Career Center, states: “A key to a successful career lies in the careful selection of the internship. Both for the employee and the student, internships provide an ideal platform to get to know each other. Many graduates immediately take up employment with their previous internship providers.“Excellent rankingsSolid preparation of MCI students for the labor market is confirmed by the results of the 2016 Universum Ranking, which again ranks MCI as the best university in Austria. First rank is achieved foremost on the basis of focus on employability and the services of the career center.Academic grade of the MCI brandIn order to highlight the exceptional quality of their degrees in the international educational and academic markets, MCI graduates are permitted to complement their titles with the MCI brand.StatementsTyrolean Minister of Science Bernhard Tilg, PhD, chair of the MCI general assembly, is very pleased with the graduates: ”With the technology offensive the State of Tyrol has moved a step ahead internationally.” Mayor Christine Oppitz-Plörer adds: “We can no longer imagine the provincial capital without MCI. In Innsbruck, 50,000 individuals – i.e. one in three – are presently attending an educational institution. Innsbruck educational institutions have a great international reputation.” Rector Andreas Altmann can provide impressive details: “85 percent of MCI students successfully complete their studies. MCI can boast 9,000 alumni. By graduation, the average student has already received 2.1 job offers.” President of the Tyrolean Economic Chamber Jürgen Bodenseer, PhD has following encouraging words to say: “By leaving well-trodden paths and choosing your own path, you will generate innovation and business competitiveness.“{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1176}Press contactMag. (FH) Ulrike FuchsMarketing & Communication+43 512 2070-1527ulrike.fuchs@mci.edu

MCI graduate Julia Wäger awarded the 2016 Science Prize

The Science Prize of the Tyrolean Economic Chamber for innovative master theses in tourism: CRS measures create a competitive advantage for smaller and middle-sized hotel businessesThe tourism department of Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) is elated. Julia Wäger, graduate of the Tourism & Entrepreneurship study program, has recently been awarded the coveted trophy of the Tyrolean Economic Chamber. Her master thesis covering the influence of CRS activities on the purchase decisions of consumers in small and middle-sized hotel businesses convinced in every way. The jury lauded the high level of innovation of her thesis and emphasized its practical relevance.In her thesis Julia Wäger argues that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Austrian hotel business is becoming increasingly relevant to purchase decisions and contains a co-determining competitive factor. Therefore, ecologically and socially responsible action represents a goal for the businesses involved. Julia Wäger emphasizes that the conclusions of her research result in practical recommendations for hotel businesses and are transferable to small und middle-sized businesses in Tyrol.“Both the scientific quality of the master thesis and the presentation and reflection on the results are exemplary,“ her academic advisor, MCI Professor and Deputy Head of the Academic Council, Anita Zehrer commends. “I congratulate Ms. Wäger on her successful thesis, which will find recognition in the hotel industry as well as all medium-sized businesses.”Since 1997, the Tyrolean Economic Chamber Science Prize has been awarded to exceptional master theses and dissertations that exhibit a high level of innovation and immediate applicability to small and middle-sized businesses of the Tyrolean economy.MCI Rector Andreas Altmann believes the prize to perform the important function of securing the Tyrol business location: “To build a bridge between science and business is one of the main goals of Management Center Innsbruck. I would like to thank the Tyrolean Economic Chamber and, in particular, their president Jürgen Bodenseer, PhD for this valuable initiative.“{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1175}Press contactMag. (FH) Ulrike FuchsMarketing & Communication+43 512 2070-1527ulrike.fuchs@mci.edu