Press 2016

KADA and MCI support professional development of top athletesKADA and Management Center Innsbruck enter into cooperation to provide top-class Austrian athletes with a sustainable perspective beyond their sporting careers. The institutions have recently signed an agreement to join forces.KADA builds bridges between elite sports, education, and economy with the aim of providing local athletes with successful dual careers. The association offers nationwide career counseling as well as national and international networks to aid athletes in their search for suitable education opportunities. A well-planned combination of sports and professional qualifications boosts athletes’ careers while at the same time laying the foundation for a secure livelihood beyond sports.With their comprehensive study and professional development programs, MCI mentors the motivated striving for a career in management. MCI has introduced a range of innovative study programs which, being based on online learning, make it possible to gain top-class Bachelor and Master degrees without having to be present in Innsbruck full-time. “Blended learning”, i.e. the combination of on-campus and regularly organized online classes, enables particularly athletes to complete degrees regardless of their current location. Students are able to participate in classes even while they are at training camps, competitions, or travelling.The innovative mobile learning strategy pursued by MCI has been a major success. Both the Business Administration Online Bachelor degree program launched in 2014 and the MBA Online program introduced one year later are highly popular. The excellent performance of graduates is also proof of the high quality of the courses, and testimony to MCI’s pioneering role as Entrepreneurial School®.With the recently concluded cooperation agreement with MCI, KADA once more demonstrates its commitment to top-class Austrian athletes. The partnership provides a valuable addition to KADA’s comprehensive services in career development and professional integration of sportsmen and –women.The number of athlete applications already received by MCI is considerable: peak performance in sports and top academic achievements online will thus soon go hand in hand.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1141}Press contactMag. (FH) Ulrike FuchsMarketing & Communication+43 512 2070-1527ulrike.fuchs@mci.edu

MCI Department for Mechatronics developed football machine for the training of five-time Austrian Bowl Champion SWARCO RAIDERS: the prototype achieves shooting precision of professional quarterbacks and increases international interest in the know-how of the Entrepreneurial School®What may be common practice at United States colleges and universities only found its way into the European educational system last fall, when the Innsbruck-based American football club SWARCO RAIDERS Tirol and Management Center Innsbruck joined forces to launch a unique cooperation under the motto “Let’s Win Together”. A group of mechatronics students supervised by project manager Bernhard Hollaus have now introduced the prototype of an innovative football machine developed within the frame of a project initiated by the cooperation.The innovative device can shoot balls at a distance of up to 70 meters and a speed of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Throwing balls across the entire 120-yard long football field, the machine can simulate football passes in a consistent manner. The accuracy of +/- 30 centimeters per 20 meters corresponds to the actual shooting precision of an experienced quarterback: the machine can thus hit a target as small as a bucket. There is currently not a single machine on the market for American football achieving such precision levels as the MCI prototype.At the same time, the machine allows for easy operation via a specifically developed app. In the upcoming year, the machine shall already be used in the training of the AFL Champion. The remaining months will be used to optimize the prototype with regard to trajectory planning, energy self-sufficiency, and friction modelling. Providing an innovative opportunity for receivers to practice pass-catching, the optimized machine shall increase the over-all efficiency of the training of the SWARCO RAIDERS Tirol team.StatementsGerwin Wichmann, General Manager of SWARCO RAIDERS Tirol: “The partnership between SWARCO RAIDERS Tirol and MCI builds on promising synergies: following the American tradition of college football, it establishes a link between highly professional amateur sports and advanced education. The present project is a perfect example of the innovative and productive cooperation.”Shuan Fatah, Head Coach of SWARCO RAIDERS Tirol: “I am impressed with the speedy implementation of the project. Both the electronic set-up of the machine and the app for its operation give reason to expect a high-end product with enormous potential. I am truly excited and looking forward to using the football machine for our training.”Bernhard Hollaus, Project Manager and Research Assistant at the MCI Department for Mechatronics: “As Entrepreneurial School®, we are particularly committed to equipping our students with practical know-how and offering our partners innovative ideas and solutions for added value. We are absolutely delighted to be able to support the successful football team of SWARCO RAIDERS Tirol.”{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1140}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Eye tracking lays the foundation for user-centered websites in tourism marketing: renowned prize goes to research project of the Entrepreneurial School®For the second time in a row, MCI graduate Rebecca Wahler has received a notable distinction for her thesis project devoted to eye tracking in sensory marketing.Having convinced the jury of the DGT Science Award, Wahler’s thesis on “Applying Eye Tracking within the Scope of Sensory Marketing for the Purpose of Evaluating the User Friendliness of Tourist Websites” has now also achieved first place in the “Best ICT-Related ISCONTOUR Paper Award” of ISCONTOUR 2016 (International Student Conference in Tourism Research). In her work, Wahler examines the Visit London homepage using experiments based on eye tracking, surveys, and retrospective think-aloud interviews.“Miss Wahler has devoted her research project to a highly relevant topic to tourism marketing and produced a scientifically sound discussion of the results; now she receives due credit for her excellent work”, supervisor Anita Zehrer is delighted about her former student’s achievement. Aleksander Groth from the MCI Department for Management, Communication & IT and co-author of the prize-winning paper, adds: “Miss Wahler did not shun the challenges posed by eye tracking and mastered the application with ease. The results of her study speak for themselves and provide an important foundation for future applications.”ISCONTOUR offers aspiring tourism experts an international platform for the discussion of tourism-related issues and presentation of relevant research papers. Each submission goes through a thorough double-blind reviewing process by an international jury of experts. All accepted conference contributions are collected and published in the annual conference proceedings.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1134}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Renowned waste disposal company supports Management Center Innsbruck: students of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering experience waste management in practiceThe visit to Höpperger, leading waste disposal company of Tyrol, is integral part of the course “Recycling Processes” offered within the frame of the MCI study program in Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering. Presenting an overview of the development of waste management, the course culminates in the excursion to the ‘Höpperger Ressourcenpark’. The sorting plants of the ‘Tiroler Recycling Gesellschaft’ for lightweight packaging and the sorting plants of the ‘Elektro-Altgeräte Register’ for waste electrical equipment are among the most advanced in Europe. They perfectly illustrate the degree of material purity obtained by the efficient combination of technology and manual sorting and required from sustainable waste management. The use of appropriate containers and trucks is also discussed.Along with comprehensive and practically relevant projects, excursions such as the present take a special place in each MCI study program. On the one hand, they allow students to complement their theoretical knowledge with practical insights and provide an appropriate frame for questions and the exchange with experienced professionals. On the other hand, they enable industrial partners to profit from the creative minds of our students and MCI’s expertise in research, technology, and innovation.The Tyrolean family enterprise Höpperger ranks among the leaders in innovative European waste disposal and waste processing. The company even developed a special procedure for the recycling of used and collected Nespresso capsules. This innovative energy makes MCI particularly proud of the close cooperation: “To have one of Europe’s best waste disposal companies right on our doorstep is a gift to our students”, Marco Rupprich, Head of Department and Studies, emphasizes. “I want to seize the opportunity to thank Manager Harald Höpperger for opening the doors to his company and granting invaluable insights into the practice of waste disposal and processing. The feedback from our students is positive throughout.”Further information:MCI study programs in Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering Bachelor program in Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering Master program in Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering {phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1132}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Part-time executive certificate course in General Management, Business Administration for Non-Business Majors starts in October 2016Business administration skills and modern management know-how have become decisive factors in the competitiveness of companies in all sectors. Complex issues such as the globalization of markets, leadership strategies, knowledge engineering, transformation management, or novel information and communication technologies require competent solutions and effective management strategies.Against this backdrop, the Entrepreneurial School® offers practical business administration guidance to enable decision-makers from business and management to respond proactively to the daily challenges of their professional lives. Meeting the highest international standards, the executive certificate course in General Management, Business Administration for Non-Business Majors teaches valuable insights into management strategies, accounting and controlling, as well as legal issues and personnel management.The internationally oriented study program comprises 34 days and starts on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.Contact:Mag. Vanessa Walzl, +43 512 2070 2101, vanessa.walzl@mci.eduExecutive Education Lounge at MCIOn Friday, September 23, 2016, between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m., the Executive Education team provides individual counselling and information about the program as well as all other training opportunities available at the Entrepreneurial School®.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1002}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Niki Canham, Lecturer in the Business and Management Department, has been awarded a commendation in the British Council Masters Dissertation Award for research with the best potential for impact on English Language Teaching (ELT)The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, and each year they partner with British universities to find Master’s level research with the potential for impact on policy and practice and to celebrate the brightest minds in ELT (British Council, 2016).UK universities choose and submit one Master’s dissertation from the student body on their ELT programmes, and Niki’s dissertation was selected to represent Lancaster University, UK in the competition. Niki finished his MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) by Distance at Lancaster University in summer 2015 with an outstanding MA dissertation on ‘Using Technological Tools for Peer Response’, supervised by Lancaster’s Dr Marije Michel. The study explored how three non-commercial open-source and free-to-use digital platforms (Sakai – the MCI’s learning management system, wikis, and Google Docs) can be used for students to provide written feedback on each other’s work. The study also investigated the effects of the platforms on the feedback provided and the students’ experiences of using them. The study distinguishes itself from earlier work as it does not present a comparison of technology-enhanced online feedback versus face-to-face feedback but, instead, focuses on digital tools in their own online context.Niki Canham’s study contributes particular practical relevance as it will help teachers and course designers of all disciplines to make more informed decisions about using technology for peer feedback in a pedagogically purposeful manner.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1137}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

More renowned universities enter into cooperation with MCI: the Entrepreneurial School® shifts attention southwards – prestigious partner universities in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Peru provide excellent opportunities for students, lecturers, and researchers and revive Innsbruck as a science locationThe Entrepreneurial School® continues international expansion by entering into cooperation with a number of high-ranking universities. The new MCI partners are at the top of respective academic landscapes and also rank among the best on an international level.Specifically, MCI now also holds partnership agreements with LUISS University in Rome, the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon, the University of Deusto in Bilbao, and the ESAN University in Peru.LUISS is an independent, private university and, next to Bocconi University in Milan, known as the best business school in Italy. Located in the stunning gardens of Villa Borghese at the heart of the Italian capital Rome, LUISS is closely affiliated with the General Confederation of Italian Industry, commonly referred to as Confindustria.The two universities on the Iberian Peninsula also rank among the European elite of business schools. Particularly remarkable is that the Nova School of Business & Economics is one of the few institutions world-wide to have been awarded the three most important international accreditations and thus to have been distinguished by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA simultaneously. Having awarded the first business degree in Spain in 1916, the University of Deusto in Bilbao is considered an innovative pioneer of the Spanish academic world. With their southern flair and economic advantage, Lisbon and Bilbao are two of the most exciting cities of Europe. In addition, part of the University of Deusto campus is located in the Basque capital and the 2016 European Capital of Culture San Sebastián.The home of the fourth institution recently added to the list of MCI partners is even more exotic: ESAN University is situated in Lima, Peru’s capital city. The institution was established through an initiative by John F. Kennedy, who wanted to enrich Latin America with the introduction of business programs meeting the standards of American universities. Since its foundation in 1963, ESAN university thus belongs to the most dynamic business schools of Latin America. It is one of the very few South American universities to have been accredited by AACSB.Susanne Lichtmanegger, Head of the International Relations Office at MCI, is delighted: “The four universities are among the world’s best business schools. They provide our students, lecturers, and researchers with unique opportunities for boosting their academic career, broadening their cultural horizon, and establishing valuable networks.”MCI Rector Andreas Altmann adds: “Ever since its foundation 20 years ago, the Entrepreneurial School® has built on the strategy of internationalization. The conclusion of renowned partnership contracts as well as the consistent satisfaction of our students are proof of the strategy’s success. MCI thus regularly appears at the top of national and international rankings.”{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1026}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Michelle Falkenbach receives scholarship to study at University of Michigan: international distinction for English-language Master program in International Health & Social Management at MCIFor the next five years, the University of Michigan, one of the world’s leading universities, will provide the alma mater to American-born MCI graduate Michelle Falkenbach.Michelle Falkenbach, who recently completed her English-language Master degree in International Health & Social Management at MCI, has been admitted to the School of Public Health of the University of Michigan and granted a scholarship to finance her doctoral degree program at the renowned institution. In her Master thesis she explained the increasing trend towards private health insurance in Austria as well as implications for national health care. Her future alma mater appreciates her exceptional achievements and previous experience and emphasizes that her application stood out as one of the best submissions received. Falkenbach is looking forward to meeting new challenges and is also hoping to be able to devote future research projects, above all her dissertation, to Austria.Head of Department & Studies Siegfried Walch is delighted at the MCI graduate’s achievement: “Miss Falkenbach is an ambitious and brilliant young scholar.” Walch further notes: “The MCI Master degree in International Health & Social Management pioneers the health sector in Europe. I am happy to see that Miss Falkenbach will be able to continue her excellent work in a global environment and, what is more, at one of the best universities world-wide.”International Health & Social ManagementThe MCI program in International Health & Social Management ranks among Europe’s most renowned programs in the field. Close cooperation with elite universities such as the University of Economics in Prague, the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, or the University of Bologna enables students to gain specialist knowledge and offers the best possible preparation for national and international careers in health management and NGOs.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1136}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Unique networking project concluded successfully: University of Innsbruck and MCI initiated qualification measures in nano- and materials science – ten renowned Tyrolean companies seized the opportunity to strengthen their expertiseIn the presence of Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Teaching of the University of Innsbruck Bernhard Fügenschuh and MCI Rector Andreas Altmann, the Entrepreneurial School® recently celebrated the successful completion of the QUALIMAT Project. The initiative launched in cooperation with the University of Innsbruck in 2014 was funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency.The qualifications network created a strong foundation for Tyrolean companies to advance research in nano- and materials science. Ten renowned companies – Adler Lacke, CarbonCompetence, Ionicon Analytik, IonOXess, Luxner Engineering ZT, PhysTech Coating Technology, SunPlugged Photovoltaics, Swarovski, Swarovski Optik, and Tunap Cosmetics – seized the opportunity to become part of a sustainable network and strengthen their expertise.Providing well-founded training in materials production for select employees of the participating companies, the two-year project aimed to promote research and development as well as innovation. Six modules adapted to the particular needs of the participants allowed them to develop further competence and gain new insights into theory and practice.All partners were greatly satisfied with the innovative cooperation project: they particularly benefited from the increase in know-how as well as the exchange of experience and informal networking with other business representatives. A follow-up project is already being planned.StatementsThomas Herrman Obholzer, IonOXess: “Qualimat stands out due to perfect organization and high quality of teaching. The knowledge I gained by participating in the project improves my productivity on a daily basis.”Andreas Fritsch, Swarovski: “Qualimat creates a space for flexible and informal exchange with colleagues from different sectors without neglecting predefined learning goals. The skillful combination of theory and practice ensures participants never get bored and, on top of this, facilitates networking between employees of Tyrolean companies.”Doris Steinmüller-Nethl, CarbonCompetence: “The materials science network funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency provides an unprecedented opportunity for companies in and around Innsbruck to gain additional expertise in various branches of materials science. Moreover, it enables participants to form potential partnerships with the University of Innsbruck, Management Center Innsbruck, and other participants.”Marco Rupprich, MCI Department for Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering: “Qualimat creates a unique platform allowing us to focus our efforts and advance the development of expertise. Newly gained insights are shared immediately benefiting participating companies and increasing their competitiveness in a sustainable manner.”{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1130}We congratulate Manuel Berger, Nikolaus Weinberger, Jakob Arnold, Walter Hinterlechner, Thomas Obholzer, Andreas Nischan, Johannes Obleitner, Daniel Huber, Martin Spruck, Sebastian Wachsmuth, Andreas Fritsch und Daniel Stix, who were given a certificate for their participation.Press contactUniversität Innsbruck:Christian FlatzTel.: +43 512 507-32022Christian.Flatz@uibk.ac.atMCI Management Center Innsbruck{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

2016 edition of renowned Trendence Graduate Barometer Europe shows top scores for the Entrepreneurial School®: extraordinary student satisfaction, course quality, internationality, practice orientation, and career prospectsOnce again, Management Center Innsbruck (MCI) has reason to celebrate due to top ratings in a European higher education comparison. In the recently published 2016 Trendence Graduate Barometer Europe, MCI with an impressive score of 2.1 surpasses the Austrian (2.5) and European average ratings. The scale used ranges from 1 = very satisfied to 7 = very dissatisfied.MCI scored particularly high with regard to the following quality criteria: internationality of training and education, commitment and competence of professors, practice orientation, career prospects and services, and student activities.The excellent satisfaction ratings are in line with a fantastically high recommendation rate: 92.7 percent of MCI students would recommend their university to others.Bernhard Tilg , minister of science of the Austrian state of Tyrol and MCI shareholder representative, is as pleased as MCI as a whole at the results: “MCI’s top scores in international rankings prove that the education institution is a flagship for Tyrol. MCI is an important element in the education and science mosaic of Tyrol, because it contributes significantly to the training of top professionals, thus strengthening Tyrol as a location for business and science. Günther Platter, governor of Tyrol, adds: "A big thank you to Rector Andreas Altmann and his team for their commitment. Congratulations on this great success and all the best and good luck for the future!"About TrendenceThe Trendence Graduate Barometer is the largest European study on education, career, and profession. Approximately 300,000 students from 24 countries participated in the study and, besides answering questions about what they expected for their future careers and rating the attractiveness of potential employers, also answered questions about their satisfaction with their universities. The survey phase ran from October 2015 to February 2016.  University/Country    Satisfaction  Satisfaction   (scale 1 - 7)  (school gradingsystem 1 - 5) MCI 2,1  1,5 Germany 2,4  1,7 United Kingdom 2,4  1,7 Austria 2,5  1,8 Czech Republic 2,5  1,8 Switzerland 2,6  1,9 France 2,7  1,9 Ireland 2,7  1,9 Russia 2,7  1,9 Slovakia 2,7  1,9 Poland 2,8  2,0 Europe 2,9  2,1 Belgium 2,9  2,1 Denmark 2,9  2,1 Sweden 2,9  2,1 Bulgaria 3,0  2,1 Norway 3,0  2,1 Turkey 3,0  2,1 Netherlands 3,1  2,2 Romania 3,1  2,2 Finland 3,2  2,3 Greece 3,2  2,3 Portugal 3,3  2,4 Hungary 3,4  2,4 Spain 3,6  2,6 Italy 3,8  2,7 {phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1129}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

The 2016 Universum Ranking again ranks MCI as the best university of Austria: the Entrepreneurial School® is Austria’s only university that takes first place in two of three categories of the prestigious rankingManagement Center Innsbruck (MCI) has chalked up yet another international success: the recently published Universum Ranking (Universum Talent Survey) has again put MCI at the top of the Austrian academic landscape. The Entrepreneurial School® is notably the only university in Austria to take first place in two of altogether three categories.MCI has been awarded first place in the “Strongest Focus on Employability” category, rating the employability and career prospects of graduates, which are among the top priorities of the Entrepreneurial School®. The university was awarded top grades particularly for its focus on professional development, entrepreneurial thinking and activity, its strong network with the world of business, high employment rate of graduates, practical training, and excellent reputation among potential employers.With a score of 8.2 points, which is unique among Austrian universities, whose average score is 6.4 points, MCI has also secured first place in the “Best Career Service” category. MCI has thus even outpaced renowned institutions such as the Vienna University of Economics and Business, or the Graz University of Technology.MCI is particularly pleased with the results and the second place it has achieved in the “Most Satisfied Students” category, i.e. the general level of students’ satisfaction with their universities. The students of the Entrepreneurial School® have rated their satisfaction with the university at 8.3 points, while the average level of student satisfaction in Austria is at 7.3. With an outstanding score of 8.6 points, as compared to the Austrian average of 7.7 points, the rate at which students would recommend MCI is similarly high. If current students could start over with their studies, an astonishing 89 percent would definitely choose to study at MCI again. In the overall evaluation the Entrepreneurial School® thus comes in second.The achievements of the Entrepreneurial School® in this year’s Universum Ranking are in accord with the results of numerous surveys and rankings as well as prizes the university has been awarded over the past few years. Management Center Innsbruck has always stressed the importance of academic standards, practical relevance, committing to achievement, internationality, professional services, and consistent quality assurance. Exemplary curricula and modern approaches to teaching, internationally active lecturers and students, the close cooperation with the world of business, a strong Career Center, as well as the diversity of Student Services have thus formed the basis for the most recent distinction in the Universum Ranking.Based in Stockholm, Universum is a global specialist for employer branding. In the annual Universum Talent Survey the company assesses, among other factors, the level of satisfaction of students with their universities. In 2016 the survey targeted more than 1.5 million students and young professionals in over 58 countries world-wide. 20,000 students and young professionals participated in Austria alone.Statements:Brigitte Huter, Head of the MCI Career Center: “This distinction is a reward for the work we do to help our students make an optimum start in the professional world. Our students in particular appreciate the numerous opportunities we provide for making contact with potential employers. We therefore seek to continue our open and creative approach in establishing and maintaining a dialog with business so as to further develop our career network.”Brigitte Auer, Head of the MCI Department of Quality Management: “At MCI we make intense efforts to meet international standards. The gratifying outcome of the Universum Talent Survey strengthens our commitment to the ongoing development in terms of quality and range of our degree and executive education programs, research activities, and services.”Andreas Altmann, Rector of MCI: “We owe this achievement to the whole MCI team and the strong focus our students as well as sponsors and stakeholders place on internationality, achievement, commitment and responsibility.”Further information:Affiliations & AwardsRankings & SurveysTributes & AwardsPress release TopUniversities Austria{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1001}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

A 100 million Euro go towards the creation of 5,000 technical college study opportunities: an investment in the future to safeguard innovation, competitive advantage, jobs and prosperity“We are delighted to hear of the decision of the federal government to use the means derived from the redesign of the bank contributions to invest in the growth of the technical colleges”, MCI Rector Andreas Altmann states in an interview with the press.At present there are three to four applications for a study place at the Management Centre Innsbruck (MCI) and many highly qualified and motivated young people are denied the opportunity to study due to a lack of space. The same is true for the demand for MCI graduates in the Austrian labor market, which can only be met in a minority of cases. The need for problem-oriented research cannot be covered by the existing capacities, thus impeding regional internationalization, growth and value gain and creating a significant bottleneck for the economy of the region.“The decision of the federal government is a significant sign of a new course for the future. We hardly know of a more effective measure to encourage innovation, competitive advantage, jobs and prosperity and to secure social cohesion”, Rector Altmann summarizes the assessment of the Entrepreneurial School®.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1128}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Opportunities for MCI students in future growth regionsRecently MCI was visited by a Taiwanese delegation that included highest academic dignitaries from the Asian island. Among the 19 decision makers who paid a visit to MCI in the course of an extended tour through Austria were the one-time education minister Ovid Tzeng and the president of the National Taipei University of Technology Leehter Yao as well as the presidents and deans of six different Taiwanese universities.The exclusive atmosphere at MCI was also made use of by representatives of the universities of applied sciences in Kufstein and Vorarlberg to seek and extend cooperation with Taiwanese universities. Taiwan is one of the tiger states in Asia and combines the diligence and ambition of the Chinese with the democratic standards and the legal framework of the western world. In some fields Taiwan has already overtaken Europe. This fact is particularly evident in technology. Thus cooperation with technical and scientific colleges and universities in Taiwan is particularly promising.During the visit a general agreement with the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology was signed. This internationally accredited University in Douliu City follows seven other Taiwanese universities with whom MCI has already established partnerships. With two universities, the Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology and the National Taipei University of Technology, agreements on student exchanges have been reached.MCI Rector Andreas Altmann enthuses: “In Autumn 2015 I had the opportunity to visit a number of universities in Taiwan that have now become established partner institutions of MCI. Taiwan is not merely a breathtakingly beautiful country. I was also impressed by the diligence, innovative drive and the high level of attainment in the Taiwanese educational sector.”Susanne Lichtmannegger, Head of International Relations, adds: “Taiwan might still appear like an exotic destination but it is a sign of far-sightedness that MCI is particularly intent upon this country. MCI does not want to rely on well-trodden paths with partnerships in Europe and the USA but strives to show presence in present and future growth regions. This will enable us to provide our students with unique opportunities.”{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1127}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

The German Friends of the Universities in Innsbruck (DFK) support exceptional students in their professional and academic development and awards three scholarships to students at the Management Center Innsbruck.For the occasion of the annual conference of the renowned German Friends of the Universities in Innsbruck including MCI, three particularly gifted students of the University of Innsbruck, the Innsbruck Medical University and MCI were awarded the annual DFK study scholarship.The substantially endowed prize supports students with a high potential in their academic and professional careers and represent a significant recognition of their past academic achievements. The award is given to students with excellent professional and personal achievement who have attained exceptional study results and pursue ambitious future plans or projects. The prize should enable the young scholars to attain a particularly ambitious aim.The following students can enjoy the benefits of the DFK award 2016:Katharina Angerer, Bsc, master student of Biotechnology at MCI, is also studying Molecular Cell & Developmental Biology at the University of Innsbruck and will use the award to fund a research term at Rockefeller University, New York City. During this stay she will employ state-of-the-art research methods in molecular biology to investigate mechanisms of RNA interference and their role in the origin of certain diseases.Michael Gerbl, BSc, master student of Mechatronics & Smart Technologies at MCI, plans to do deepen his doctoral research in stochastic error models, filters and sensor fusion. He furthermore intends to use the funding to continue the development of a measuring instrument designed as part of his master degree study and ready it for production.Daniel Hölzl, bachelor student of Business & Management at MCI, will use the DFK prize to finance his semester abroad at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto. In addition, the one-time professional soccer player for Red Bull, Salzburg, intends to gain work experience with McKinsey & Company and will use the funds to prepare for the admission procedure.Awards were also received by Anita Siller and Veronika Riedl (University of Innsbruck) and Benedikt Hofer (Innsbruck Medical University). The Entrepreneurial School® congratulates all the recipients and wishes them success in their professional and academic development.Founded in 1922 by a coalition of personalities from the fields of economy, science, culture and politics with the aim of furthering the University of Innsbruck and MCI, the German Friends of the Universities in Innsbruck provide an annual award for special achievement which is presented by the University of Innsbruck, the Innsbruck Medical University and MCI. The winner is determined by a jury. The jury may also decide to split the award between several applicant.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1126}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Fabasoft, one of the leading software companies in the German-speaking world, awards a prestigious scholarship for the online degree course in International Business at Management Center Innsbruck.As listed software company and cloud provider with 30 years of experience in the electronic document and process management Fabasot considers the know-how, experience and creativity of its over 200 highly qualified employees as the basis for its innovative force. The company now also invests in tertiary education and awards a prestigious scholarship for the online degree course in International Business at Management Center Innsbruck.The English-language MBA degree in International Business Online provides high-level management and leadership skills as well as communicative and intercultural ones. Through an intelligent mix of on-campus and online modules and the use of electronic media, student presence in Innsbruck can be reduced to three weeks. The main part of the study program is conducted online, providing a maximum of flexibility in the choice of time and location.The internationally oriented course is organized in partnership with the renowned Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, Canada, providing the option of a dual degree, i.e. an additional Master degree.“Providing support for aspiring talents is one of the pillars of our social engagement and has thus top priority for Fabasoft, also from the perspective of an employer”, Fabasoft board member Helmut Fallmann explains their decision to enter into cooperation with MCI. “The economy of Austria is in need of graduates who are able to successfully apply well-founded management skills in an internationally oriented entrepreneurial setting.”“With 3,000 students and more than 8,000 graduates MCI furthers the competitiveness of organizations and businesses and provides a substantial contribution to their professionalization. We are delighted to have found Fabasoft as an ideal partner for our students”, MCI Rector Dr. Andreas Altmann states.Applications are to be sent to stipendium@freenet.ag by August 31, 2016. The four-semester study program begins on October 17, 2016.More informationenwww.mci.edu/fabasoft {phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1125}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

High potentials of the MCI course in Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering can gain a further degree at the renowned Centria University of Applied Sciences in Kokkola, Finland.After signing the dual degree agreement with Centria University in Kokkola, Finland, MCI offers selected students of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering the opportunity to gain a degree as Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) in addition to the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree awarded at MCI.Integrated study plans, the mutual acknowledgement of academic achievements and complementary courses in Innsbruck and Kokkola provide the basis for gaining the two internationally recognized degrees at the end of an eight-semester degree course. Through this cooperation the students at MCI receive the unique opportunity to extend their knowledge in the fields of environmental chemistry and chemical engineering. Complementary work experience provided at both locations improves intercultural competences and the command of foreign languages.Centria University in Kokkola belongs to the most dynamic, multidisciplinary and internationally oriented higher education institutions in West Finland. The Kokkola region has the highest export level and highest concentration of anorganic chemistry businesses of the Nordic nations, which allows MCI students to gain valuable work experience in Finnish industry.Professor Mario Rupprich PhD, Head of the Department of Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering: “With Centria University we have found a competent partner, who like MCI places great emphasis to high-quality teaching and the international integration of their students. This double-degree course provides our students with an enrichment of content, and a unique opportunity to establish themselves in the labor market.”Further informationBachelor program Enviornmental, Process & Energy Engineering{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1123}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Freenet, the largest net-independent telecommunications provider in Germany, invests in tertiary education and awards three scholarships for an international MBA course at the Management Center Innsbruck.As digital lifestyle provider freenet Group is the greatest net-independent provider of mobile connections in Germany. Beyond this the business is establishing itself as a digital lifestyle provider of internet-based applications for private customers.The business awards three scholarships for a part-time Master degree program at MCI and funds 25 % of the student fees for the International Business MBA Online.The English-language MBA degree in International Business Online provides high-level management and leadership skills as well as communicative and intercultural ones. Through an intelligent mix of on-campus and online modules and the use of electronic media, student presence in Innsbruck can be reduced to three weeks. The main part of the study program is conducted online, providing a maximum of flexibility in the choice of time and location.The internationally oriented course is organized in partnership with the renowned Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, Canada, providing the option of a dual degree, i.e. an additional Master degree.“The success of a business is determined by the economic and entrepreneurial thinking and know-how of its employees. We consider it our social duty to encourage highly motivated students and to increase their career opportunities in a competitive global society. In MCI we have found an internationally renowned elite university as our partner”, freenet CEO Christoph Vilanek explains their involvement.“As Entrepreneurial School® MCI furthers the competitiveness of organizations and businesses and provides a substantial contribution to their professionalization. We are delighted to have found freenet AG as a partner for our students. We will together accompany our students on their path to success”, MCI Rector Dr. Andreas Altmann states.Applications are to be sent to stipendium@freenet.ag by August 31, 2016. The four-semester study program begins on October 17, 2016.More Information:www.freenet-group.de/karrierewww.mci.edu/freenet{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1122}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

The Raiffeisen county bank supports excellent students in the realization of their studies abroad.As a long-standing partner and supporter of MCI, the Raiffeisen bank appreciates both the high-quality academic education and the opportunities for intercultural and international learning provided by the Entrepreneurial School®. Thus it is the third time that the Raiffeisen International Award has been conferred to those students planning to spend their semester abroad outside the European Union. The criteria applied were the applicants’ past achievements, their professional goals and the added value that the guest university could contribute to the realization of their professional plans. The prize of 1,000 Euro respectively was awarded to three students:Johannes Hofer, master student of Management, Communication & IT, will spend his next year of study at the renowned University of Nebraska, Omaha. Mr. Hofer has excelled in his studies and his specific career in information technology. He will make use of his stay at the University of Nebraska to complete his studies with a dual degree, awarded both by MCI and the partner university.Simone Arlt, who is studying Food Technology & Nutrition in part-time mode, can draw on a stringent education in food technology. Her semester abroad takes her to the National University of Singapore, one of the best universities worldwide. Her main focus will lie on the development of a research topic for her master thesis, for which the University of Singapore is ideally suited.Georg Hofer, bachelor student in Tourism & Leisure Industry has decided to spend his semester abroad at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. His career aims are aviation and tourism strategy. Excellent courses in the fields are offered by the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management which would effectively complement Mr. Hofer’s studies at MCI and further the realization of his plans.The awards were bestowed by the head of Marketing, Christian Bevelander and MCI rector Andreas Altmann. The Tyrolean Raiffeisen banks and the Entrepreneurial School® sincerely congratulate the award winners and wish them success in their stay abroad and the realization of their academic and professional goals.Presse release Raiffeisen{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1121}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Information and counseling on study and further training programs at the Entrepreneurial School® | attractive options for combining study and work | international Master’s programs | innovative research fieldsOn Thursday, 30 June, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Entrepreneurial School® will be welcoming all who are interested in study and further training to inform themselves on the broad range of study and training programs in the areas of economy & society and technology & life sciences.Supported by interesting sample lectures, presentations and information on the topics "After studying?", "Job & Career", "My Semester Abroad", etc., MCI will be counseling motivated people in personal conversations about development opportunities and provide a first insight into die Entrepreneurial School®.With 3,000 students, 1,000 teachers, 200 partner universities, numerous graduates and employers throughout the world as well as top results in surveys and rankings, MCI has become an international benchmark and a sought-after partner for research, teaching and further development.Limited study places, semesters abroad, high-caliber teachers, outstanding care commitment and high-profile placements in enterprises as well as practical courses in small groups offer a professional study environment with excellent vocational and personal development opportunities. Currently, already as much as eight study programs are conducted fully in English, in all other courses English is used as a second language.Place:MCI Management Center InnsbruckBranch in Maximilianstraße 4, 6020 InnsbruckDate:Thursday, June 30, 2016, 17h to 19hRegistration and information:www.mci.edu/infolounge{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1058}Presscontact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}

Entrepreneurial School® wins the coveted Master Plate - MCI selection wins out in the final over 9-time Austrian championsIn the 18th universities of applied sciences football championships, which were held in Wiener Neustadt this year, the MCI team was able to prevail already at their first-ever participation in the tournament with an impressive overall performance and to bring the title to Innsbruck. Already in the group phase the MCI team was able to put forward a convincing performance with a goal difference of 8 to 0 and to clearly qualify for the semi-finals. The MCI kickers won the semi-final against BFI Vienna’s university of applied sciences with 4-0, to meet in the final game with 9-time winner and defending champion Wiener Neustadt University of Applied Sciences. In an exciting and hard-fought final the MCI selection was able to prevail with 1-0.The players of the MCI team come from Bachelor's and Master's programs of all fields of study and, hailing from five nations, are proof of MCI’s international orientation. Although some of the players are active as club players in their spare time, the majority are recreational players.The tournament was played according to the rules of the ÖFB. A happy Lucas Rössler, coordinator of the MCI team, says his explanation for the particular strength of his team is their absolute motivation and team cohesion: "Each one of us gave their all and went to their personal limits. However, the big star of our team is our companionship. The cohesion within the team is exemplary. "MCI would like to wholeheartedly congratulate their football team for their impressive success.{phocagallery view=category|categoryid=1112}Press contact{mcicontact view=presse|id=1}