Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business | Bachelor

Every fall semester, 90 students are accepted into the Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business program. 60 study places are allocated to the major "Tourism, Leisure & Event Management" and a further 30 study places are allocated to the English-language major "Tourism, Sports & Leisure Business".

For citizens of the following countries, the tuition fee is 363 euros per semester plus a fee for compulsory membership to the Austrian National Union of Students:

• EU citizens,

• EEA and Swiss citizens, and

• non-EU citizens who, according to § 2 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act, are subject to § 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (see Federal Law Gazette II No. 340/2013, in its current version).

For students of non-EU countries not considered eligible according to above regulations, the tuition fee is as follows:

• Bachelor’s programs: 7,000 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

• Master’s programs: 7,000 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

Your application documents regarding nationality will be assessed in detail as part of your admission procedure. Scholarships are available for applicants from non-EU countries and can be applied for as part of your online application.

The program starts each fall semester at the beginning of September. It is not possible to start in the spring semester.

What accommodation options are there in Innsbruck?

Most students find good accommodation in shared apartments and student residences. You can find links and tips here.

Within the degree program in Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Leisure Business, students can choose one of two majors before starting their studies and after submitting a corresponding application (double applications are possible). We offer the "Tourism, Leisure & Event Management" major, predominantly in German, and the "Tourism, Sports & Leisure Business" major, entirely in English.

Before starting your studies, you can choose between the second foreign languages Italian, French, Spanish, and Russian/Mandarin (depending on demand).

In the third semester, you will choose an elective subject worth 5 ECTS from a comprehensive range. They study together with students from other degree programs, which enables an interdisciplinary teaching and learning experience.

Outside the curriculum, you can take additional foreign language courses or acquire MCI "badges" can be acquired - these are additional courses in topics such as Responsible Management, Digital Communication, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Scientific Data Management, International Career Skills etc., which are awarded with a "badge".

The semester abroad with its numerous partner universities, the professional internship as well as project work and final theses allow students to choose and design their studies and make them an individual experience.

Lectures and seminars take place on weekdays, while blocked units allow for an intensive examination of individual topics.

The semester periods are adapted to the tourism seasons. The fall semester starts at the beginning of September and lasts until Christmas. The spring semester lasts from the beginning of March to the beginning of July. This gives students very good opportunities to work during the winter season.

Attendance is generally mandatory. Missing more than 25% of a course will affect the successful completion of the course. Students may request an exemption from mandatory attendance in exceptional and justified cases, such as illness or visits to the authorities. Please submit your written request including relevant proof to the department for approval.

A well-balanced mix of MCI professors, business executives, guest lecturers from all over the world, and recognized experts from academia ensure a practice-oriented and internationally focused approach.

English is taught as the first foreign language in the first and second semesters. Students can choose between Italian, Spanish, French (at various levels), and Russian/Mandarin (depending on demand) as a compulsory second foreign language from the first to the fourth semester.

A significant number of our lecturers work in the industry. In addition, students develop projects in cooperation with practice partners (e.g. event management). We integrate guest lectures into our courses and offer one or more excursions per semester to facilitate direct discussion of practical issues. In addition, an entire semester is dedicated to an internship.

Yes, the MCI is one of Austria's leading business schools thanks to highly renowned accreditations, and the Tourism degree program provides access to master's degree programs in Austria and abroad.

Career opportunities for our graduates unfold in key sectors of the tourism and leisure industry. These primarily include destination management organizations (tourism associations), the hospitality industry, event management, leisure and sports facilities, consulting, the cable car industry, or tour operators and travel portals. Graduates have also gone on to successful careers outside the tourism industry, e.g. in marketing and communication or consulting.