Business Administration Online | Bachelor

Yes, the tracks include the same modules and are often taught by the same lecturers.

No, that is not possible.

Yes. Applying for both programs will increase your chances of receiving a place in either one of the tracks.

You need a laptop, a headset, a webcam, and a stable internet connection. In addition, standard office software (MC Office/ Open Office) and a current web browser are required. At the beginning of your studies, you will get an introduction to the software used and the learning management system. You do not need any special prior knowledge.

Examinations for online study programs can be organized in a variety of ways. Written tests take place during on-campus sessions at MCI in Innsbruck. Oral examinations or examinations in the form of a presentation may be held online or on-campus. Further assessment, such as papers, projects in video or audio format, group and forum discussions, may take place throughout the semester. You have to submit these assignments (online) by the given deadline date.

Yes, regular attendance at both online and on-campus is mandatory for all students. Up to 25 percent of unexcused absences are permissible. Absence of a total of 100 percent of a course is accepted if a valid (e.g. health or work) reason is given. This is, however, strongly discouraged. You have to communicate any absence from a course to your office manager beforehand.

The first semester starts at the beginning of September with an on-campus weekend at MCI in Innsbruck. During these introduction days, you will not only get to know the lecturers and MCI, but above all your new fellow students. You will also receive training in our learning management system and live-online session software to prepare you for your online studies. During this first on-campus weekend, lectures of the first two courses will already take place.

It is NOT possible to start during the wintersemester.

Majors

In the fifth and sixth semester, you can choose between two majors: "Digital Workplace Learning" or "Innovation & Entrepreneurship". In "Digital Workplace Learning" you will deepen your knowledge of digitization in the field of human resource management. In this way, you will not only become an expert in e-learning through your online studies, but you will also know how to implement e-learning in a company. In addition, you will learn more about knowledge management in organizations.

In the module "Innovation & Entrepreneurship" you will deal with instruments of corporate foresight and deal with economic, technological but also social trends. A special focus will be placed on digital transformation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to acquire start-up competencies in this module.

MCI Electives

Our interdisciplinary electives provide you with the opportunity to tailor your academic journey to your own interests and goals. Interdisciplinary electives are cross-curricular courses on current trends and developments. They allow you to discuss topics from different perspectives and interact with students and faculty from other disciplines. During your studies you have the unique chance to choose such a course from a wide range of topics within the following focus areas:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Sustainability

• Digitalization

• Globalization

• Society

The electives offer the opportunity to deepen your own interests and broaden your horizons. Join us as we enter a world of learning, exploration, and growth!

In total there are five application rounds. In each application round, places are allocated on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early. Applicants who achieve an above-average performance in the application procedure are admitted immediately. All other applicants will be put on a waiting list until the end of the application period. Should one of the applicants admitted not accept the study place offered to him or her, the applicant highest on the waiting list will be offered their place, and so on. This opportunity will remain until the beginning of the respective semester.

Yes. Multiple applications are welcome as long as a plausible reason is provided in your cover letter. If you are admitted to two or more study programs, you are required to inform us of your final decision by the conclusion of the application procedures.

Yes. It is possible, and it is even recommended that you apply before obtaining your school-leaving certificate in order to secure one of the limited places in your desired study program. Please include your most recent certificates available in your application. Should your application be successful, you may submit your degree certificate before the start of your studies.

No. Each application procedure consists of several rounds. You may apply during one round only and once altogether in an application year. Should your application be rejected, you may apply again in the following year.

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

A complete online application consists of a CV and a letter of motivation. Themes you can include in your letter of motivation are information on your educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements, and academic as well as professional goals. Please include certificates, diplomas, transcript of records of unfinished studies.

We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.

In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

Yes. Our admission process is online and therefore it is possible to complete it from abroad.

A full or partial recognition of qualifications and professional experience - where relevance to the degree has been established - can be granted upon admission to the respective program.

• Studies: Qualifications gained as part of a degree program at a national or international university, university of applied sciences or other institution of higher education or as part of other courses of study may be counted towards your studies, only where relevant proof is provided.

The recognition of qualifications merely exempts the student from his or her responsibility to attend a respective course. However, the sitting of the final exam of the course is required.

• Internship: Students with a minimum of two years practical experience may apply for exemption from the mandatory internship.

The Bachelor program Business Administration Online requires students to complete a relevant internship of at least 12 weeks in a domestic or foreign company. Students with relevant professional experience can apply for an exemption from the mandatory internship. Therefore, depending on your professional experience, you might not have to take time off work to complete the internship.

Of course, it is our goal that as many of our students as possible complete their Bachelor's degree after six semesters and we are also very proud that our drop-out rate is no higher than in attendance courses. However, we also know that there are good reasons why it might be difficult to successfully continue your studies - for example, if your life circumstances change and a new job requires more time. Therefore, it is possible to interrupt your studies once and continue them at a later date. In this case, please contact the department at an early stage.