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1 Business Consultancy International Bachelor M M E - AC C RE DITED OGRA we do. Business PR fhwn University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Austria Business. Engineering. Health Sciences. Security. Sport

2 English. Business Studies Business Consultancy International, or BCi for short, is a first-class business-studies degree programme. The goal of the programme is to provide high-calibre students with an excellent launching pad to a career in international business. It is a three-year, six-semester degree programme providing 180 ECTS credits; it complies fully with the Bologna Accords. Since it was established in 2003, BCi has carved out a name for itself in the business community as an ideal education for a business career. This has been achieved through an uncompromising approach to quality and standards. The accreditation of the programme by FIBAA, a Swiss-German agency which audits business programmes on the basis of quality criteria, bears testimony to this effort. For BCi graduates who proceed to postgraduate studies, the programme has also proven its worth. Our graduates have been welcomed into many of the top universities worldwide, including the London School of Economics and Harvard University, to name but two. A career in business can accommodate a wide range of interests as well as a wide variety of personality types. Once started, a business career can take many routes, depending on your personality and goals. In the BCi programme, we combine a general business education for all students with a certain amount of specialisation based on students areas of interest. Choose between: u International Accounting & Finance u International Marketing & Sales u International Human Resources & Management

3 Education is the gateway to a successful future. Key Facts Duration Organisational form Academic degree Prerequisites Selection process Application deadline Specialisations (majors) Language of programme Extra ECTS Accreditation Beginning of academic year Head of programme Location 6 semesters Full time Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA) > Secondary education completed, or alternative university matriculation > Proficiency in English > On-campus computer-based test (general aptitude test, English language assessment) or alternatively SAT scores (min. 1300) > Personal interview (either on campus or via Skype) Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for applications is 31 May. > International Accounting & Finance > International Marketing & Sales > International Human Resources & Management English Optional exchange semester in the third semester 180 FIBAA First week in September FH-Prof. Dr. Robert Pichler, MBA Campus Wiener Neustadt, Austria The two most important requirements for major success are: first, being in the right place at the right time, and second, doing something about it. Ray Kroc Founder of McDonalds

4 Get to know your study programme. The Business Consultancy International (BCi) degree programme is an internationallyoriented programme taught entirely in English. It provides a particularly stimulating environment in which students from many different nations and cultural backgrounds work together with an international faculty. HIGH.LIGHTS. > International student body and faculty > Optional exchange semester > Internship semester > Practice-oriented > English native speakers > Social & Personal Development > International campus atmosphere Established in 2003, BCi is one of the first business study programmes in Austria offered completely in English. Its reputation rests on the fact that it is uncompromising in the emphasis on quality education based on the highest academic standards. As a BCi student, you gain a solid foundation in a wide range of management as well as consultancy skills. You are encouraged to study for one semester abroad at one of more than 70 partner universities around the world. The programme provides a considerable advantage when beginning your career, particularly in the business management and consultancy professions. Graduates are therefore able to fulfil the ever more demanding requirements of the business community: perfect communication skills in English, intercultural understanding and experience, global business know-how and knowledge of universal standards (i.e. IFRS or US-GAAP). SOME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. > Business consultant > Investment banker > Marketing and sales manager > HR Manager > Accountant/auditor/tax advisor > Advertising manager > Recruitment officer > Financial analyst > Product manager > HR controller

5 We do. FH-Prof. Dr. Robert Pichler, MBA Head of Programme SPECIAL FEATURES //. Multi-cultural microcosm The BCi undergraduate programme is relatively small - each year 90 students are admitted, from up to 30 countries, and each semester they are joined by about 40 rotating exchange students from our partner universities abroad. The study programme requires a great deal of interaction between the students, which intensifies multi-cultural tolerance and cooperation. The teaching staff of the programme is also international. Many of the lecturers are employed in international companies and provide their expertise to the students on an external basis. In addition, a number of professors come from foreign universities e.g., from the USA, Canada, Italy or Ireland- to teach courses as part of the BCi programme. //. Exchange semester The exchange semester at a partner university is an opportunity available to all successful students in the third semester of their studies. The university currently has over 70 partner universities scattered around the globe. If chosen, you are exempted from the academic programme in Wiener Neustadt and a matching substitute programme at the partner university is completed instead. In this way, the study-abroad semester does not extend the duration of your degree programme. The exchange semester is voluntary. //. Internship The main activity in the sixth and final, semester of the degree programme is an internship in a company approved by the university, either in Austria or abroad. The duration of this internship (work practice) is at least 20 weeks. Both the company and the internship tasks are monitored, to ensure they comply with the requirements of the programme. //. Social & Interpersonal skills The importance of personal skills, including communication skills, should not be underestimated. Most functions in business involve interpersonal communication, team projects, successful presentations or other cooperative activities. The BCi programme provides instruction in a number of key social skills. These ensure that all BCi graduates are able to perform business activities with a large measure of professional competence.

6 Feedback from professionals. //. GRADUATES The BCi programme was my first step into the business world. I enjoyed this degree programme because it goes beyond traditional lecturing and enables students to work hands-on with representatives of major global corporations. The unique combination of academic theory, supported by practical instruction made for an excellent learning platform. The international nature of the students, staff, and lecture content is definitely unique in Austria. Thomas Schnabler, MA, Controller, Red Bull Austria The Business Consultancy International degree programme was a great choice for me, as I was interested in a career in international business. The combination of academic theory and practical application through company projects, competitions, and presentations, made for a great learning environment. With lecturers and students from around the world, I had the opportunity to learn from top-class professionals with global experience and also gain a greater understanding for intercultural issues impacting the business world. Sabine Kwasny, Brand Manager Chocolate Bars, Mars Austria OG //. EMPLOYERS A graduate from a degree programme with a strong focus on practical work experience fits our needs perfectly. In today s competitive climate, we require diligent students with a broad perspective, the ability to solve problems creatively, and who work as part of a dynamic team. These skills were clearly instilled in Christine through the Business Consultancy International Programme, making her a valuable asset. Mag. Martina Hörmer REWE INTERNATIONAL AG, referring to BCi graduate Christine Folk ADMISSION PROCESS. STEP 1. Submit your application online, including necessary documentation. STEP 2. If you are selected, you will be invited to the assessment process by . Parts of the assessment process: > personal interview > general aptitude test > English language assessment STEP 3. All applicants will then be ranked based on their results. STEP 4. If you are accepted, you will receive confirmation approximately two weeks following the interview, and be asked to sign an Acceptance of study place form which must be returned to the University. STEP 5. On the first day of classes, you will be asked to sign an educational contract. GLAD TO HELP Student Advisory Service. Martina Warnung +43-(0)2622 / martina.warnung@fhwn.ac.at

7 Curriculum ECTS 1st SEMESTER 30 Introduction to Business Administration 4 Fundamentals of Accounting 4 Business Software Systems 4 Mathematics for Business and Economics 4 Microeconomics 4 Marketing & Sales I 4 English for Academic Purposes I 3 Social & Professional Skills I 3 2nd SEMESTER 30 Principles of Management 4 Financial Accounting 4 Corporate Finance I 4 Legal Systems and Principles 4 Macroeconomics 4 Marketing & Sales II 4 English for Academic Purposes II 3 Social & Professional Skills II 3 3rd SEMESTER 30 Law for International Business 4 Management Accounting 4 Corporate Finance II 4 Strategic Management & Corporate Planning 4 Statistics for Business and Economics 4 Corporate Governance & Business Ethics 4 Academic Skills I 3 Social & Professional Skills III 3 4 4th SEMESTER 30 Consultancy Models & Skills I 6 Financial Planning, Budgeting & Controlling 4 Business Information Systems 4 Academic Skills II 4 Major: International Accounting and Finance Analysis of Financial Statements and Financial Reporting 4 Banking, Credit and Money Markets 4 Capital Markets and Investment 4 Major: International Human Resources and Management Human and Social Behaviour 4 Organisational Behaviour 4 Human Resource Management 4 Major: International Marketing and Sales Applied Selling 4 Consumer Behaviour 4 Marketing Strategy and Planning 4 4 5th SEMESTER 30 Consultancy Models & Skills II 6 Bachelor Paper I & Seminar 6 Case Study 4 Major: International Accounting and Finance Derivative Securities and Structured Finance 4 Multinational Finance and Risk Management 4 Special Issues in Accounting and Taxation 6 Major: International Human Resources and Management International HR Law 4 International HR Consultancy 4 Leadership and IHR Development 6 Major: International Marketing and Sales Marketing/Sales Controlling 4 Sales Force Management 4 Strategic Brand Management 6 4 6th SEMESTER 30 Internship 24 Bachelor Paper II 6

8 University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Austria For more information: Business. Engineering. Health Sciences. Security. Sport +43-(0) Johannes Gutenberg-Straße Wiener Neustadt. we do. international practical career driven IMPRESSUM Publisher: University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt for Business and Engineering Ges.m.b.H. Producer: druck.at Druck- und Handelsgesellschaft mbh, 2544 Leobersdorf. Design: Andrea Grimm. Realisation: Theresa Pieber, MA. Text: FH WN. Pictures: weinfranz.at, amriphoto.at. Issue: 11/2015. Subject to modifications and printing errors.