tina Làszlò, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest Dir. Julian Wagner, Rosenbauer International AG ersität Wien, Wien Dipl.-Kfm. Robert Grüneberg, Invista Resins & Fibers GmbH & Co KG, Hattersheim am Full-time Main Dr. Gabriel Gakuin University, Osaka Prof. Dr. Kaye Chon, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Dr. Dirk Glaeßer, Worl bolic Computation, Linz Dipl.-Vw. Armin Burger, Hofer KG, Sattledt Prof. Dr. Carmencita Cheung, City University of Hon reinigten Staaten, Wien Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Dickson, ESPEME Business School Nice, Nizza Prof. Dr. Klaus Spremann, Unive itut für Öffentliche Dienstleistungen und Tourismus, St. Gallen Prof. Dr. John Walsh, Australian International Hotel Schoo mut Fink, SAP Österreich GmbH, Wien Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Einsele, DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart Dr. Joachim Tries, Adelta.Co arbrücken Mag. Brigitte Ederer, Siemens AG Austria, Wien Prof. Dr. Tapio Tammi, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä Dipl ans Lindenberger, Amt der Tiroler Landesregierung, Innsbruck Dr. Thomas Rudolph, Universität St. Gallen, St. Gallen Pro omic Sciences, Moskau Prof. Dr. Rene Dentiste Mueller, College of Charleston, Charleston Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Karl Peter Pfeiffe us Liebscher, Oesterreichische Nationalbank Wien, Wien Dr. Georg Springer, Bundestheater-Holding, Wien Prof. Dr. Beng, Cranfield University, Cranfield Prof. Dr. Klaus Weiermair, Leopold-Franzens-Universität, Innsbruck Dr. Friedrich Mache, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster Dr. Alexander Doujak, Beratergruppe Neuwaldegg GmbH, Wien Mag Dr. Michael Koncar, VTU-Engineering GmbH, Grambach Dr. Theresa Barron-McKeagney, University of Nebraska, Omaha D n Dr. Friedrich Fraberger, KPMG Securitas GmbH, Wien Dr. Harald Gohm, Tiroler Zukunftsstiftung, Innsbruck Dr. Bernhar fgang Gliebe, Management Systems, Vaduz Mag. Roman Göd, Modern Products Corporate Finance GmbH, Wien Mag. Fran mbh, Wien Dr. Friedrich Fröschl, VTU-Engineering GmbH, Grambach Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Herbert Hönlinger, Tiroler Wasserkra. Gallen Dr. Dipl.-Biologe Christian Stein, Ascenion GmbH, München Prof. Dr. Werner Clement, 4C-foresee, Wien Dr. Axe nsbank AG, München Prof. Dr. Riccardo Spinelli, Università di Genova, Genua Prof. Dr. Gerda Priestley, Universitat Autòno llandi, Università di Genova, Genua Prof. Dr. Marie Lorraine, Takachiho University Tokyo, Tokyo Prof. Dr. Kurt Jeschke, In ss campaigning GmbH, Zürich Dipl.BW Joachim W. Tettenborn, Tettenborn Training für Führungskräfte, Rorschacherberg t, Stavanger Dr. Michael Schenk, Fraunhofer Institut IFF, Magdeburg Dr. Werner Schroeder, Leopold-Franzens-Universitä bh, Wien Joyce H.A. von Natzmer, Hall, Vande Sande & Pequignot, LLP, Chevy Chase Dr. Jürgen Kühling, Universität Karl e Dr. Gregor Berchtold, BGT Rechtsanwälte, Innsbruck master. Dr. Wolfgang Weiß, Universität Bayreuth, Bayreuth Prof.Dr. Gusta. Gallen Prof. Dr. Jens Beiderwieden, Alice-Salomon Fachhochschule Berlin, Berlin Michaela Wöhrle, Kanzlei Reinhard Sk OA, Altavilla Vicentina Prof. Dr. Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt, Ortrun Zuber International Pty. Ltd., Brisbane Dr. Christoph Leit sity, Reykjavik Prof. Dr. John Chandler, James Cook University, Brisbane Prof. Dr. Perry Hobson, Southern Cross Universit AG, München Dr. Manfred Bornemann, Intangible Assets Management Consulting GmbH, Graz Dr. Friedman, Friedman nnsbruck Stephen Borneman, CMC Industrial Consultant, Wien Dr. Michael Buchmeiser, Institut für Oberflächenmodifizie rey, Guildford Dr. Dirk Bühler, Maiwald Patentanwalts GmbH, München Präsident Václav Klaus, Tschechische Republik, Pra aldhoff, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn Dr. Martin Czurda, Raiffeisen Zentralbank, Wien Dipl.-Ing. Chr ismar, Wismar Dr. mont. Corinna Engelhardt-Nowitzki, Montanuniversität, Leoben Prof. Dr. Michael J. Etzel, University o ) Dr. Helmut Gassner, D. Swarovski & Co., Wattens Dr. Kerstin Fink, Leopold-Franzens-Universität, Innsbruck Dr. Eberhar nsberatung Dr. Graf & Partner GmbH, Karlsruhe Dr. Daniel Alge, Sonn & Partner, Wien Dr. Lars Grünert, Trumpf Laser Gmb r AG, Chur Mag. Michel Haas, Genia Consult Unternehmensberatungs GmbH, Wien Mag. Dr. Andreas Gapp, Raiffeisenban v.-doz. Dr. Heinz Handler, Wifo, Wien Dir. Arthur Gillis, Protea Hotels, Kapstadt Dr. Helmut Heiss, Universität Mannheim nder Asbäck, VTU-Engineering GmbH, Kundl Dipl.-Ing. Dr. oec. Christoph Wecht, BGW AG, Wien Dr. Johannes Hohenaue H, München Dipl.-Ing. Josef Holzegger, SAP Österreich GmbH, Wien Dir. Brad Glosserman, Pacific Forum CSIS, Honolulu Management, Communication & IT Prof. Dr. Johanna Mair, IESE Business School, Barcelona Prof. Dr. Carlos Jahn, Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschafte s-universität, Innsbruck Dr. Robert Walz, Kopp Walz Notare, Ingolstadt Mag. Chris Kapferer, Treuhand Partner Austria, Wie erschbaumer, Volkswagen Group Japan, Tokyo Klaus Giesecke, Roland Eller Consulting, Berlin MMag. Sebastian Lang, Un Wien Dr. Arthur Oberascher, Österreich Werbung, Wien Dr. Stefan Leible, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, Jena Herman ristina Mekelburger, Fachhochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Rheinbach Dipl.-Kfm. Michael Moeller, Beratergruppe Neuwaldeg grative Managementberatung, Konstanz Dr. Robert Hänel, Hänel & Kollegen Rechtsanwälte, Peißenberg Dr. Jürgen Meie Franz Pegger, Kanzlei Greiter, Pegger, Kofler & Partner, Innsbruck Prof. Dr. Ron Meyer, Strategy Works, Rotterdam Prof. D.b.H., Innsbruck DDI Dr. Helmut Erich Mößmer, BMW M GmbH, Garching-Hochbrück Dr. Jakob Edinger, Edinger Tourismu ied Mrochen, Universität-Gesamthochschule creating business through Siegen, people Siegen & technology Dr. Petra Wittig, Roxin Rechtsanwälte, München Prof. Dr. Han üller-franken, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg DI Dipl.Wirtsch.Ing. Paul-Alexander Wacker, Kuhnen & Wacker Paten Universität Hildesheim, Hildesheim Prof. Dr. Friedrich Roithmayr, Johannes Kepler Universität, Linz Prof. Dr. Solveig Böh Dr. Udo Steffens, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Frankfurt am Main Prof. Dr. Markus Rudolf, Wissenschaftlich n, CPS Schließmann, Frankfurt am Main Mag. Horst Bernegger, Pricewaterhouse Coopers GmbH, Salzburg Dr. Harald Koc iversität, Innsbruck Prof. Dr. Arch G. Woodside, Boston College, Boston Dipl.-Ing. Wilfried Schöfer, Oracle Austria GmbH Dr. Wolfgang Maass, Hochschule Furtwangen University, Furtwangen Prof. Dr. Jean-Claude Usunier, University of Lausann und Prof. Dr. Stephan Doering, Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Münster Prof. Dr. Klaus Schredelseker, Leopold-Fran er Sparkasse Bank AG, Innsbruck DDr. Tade Matthias Spranger, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn Dr. Pau l of Management, Cranfield Prof. Dr. Heinz Klaus Stahl, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stahl & Partner OEG, Oberwaltersdorf Prof. Dr. Ut s, Madrid Dipl.-Kfm. Michael Reinhard, Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, München Dr. Wolfgang Kutzelnigg, ADIS Techno mmission, Brüssel Dr. Jay Kandampully, The Ohio State University, Columbus Dr. Susanne Riess-Passer, Bausparkasse Wü Freiburg, Freiburg Dr. Nadja Kaeding, Graefe Rechtsanwälte, München Dipl.-Ing. Herbert Frech, Telekom Austria AG, Inn ür Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, Berlin Prof. Dr. Eric Jones, Johns Hopkins University SAIS Bologna Center, Bologna D ss, Williamsburg Dr. Hansrudi Müller, Forschungsinstitut für Freizeit und Tourismus, Bern Dir. Mario Moretti Polegato, Geo iwald Patentanwalts GmbH, München Dipl.-Kfm. Stefan Eisenmann, avantum consult GmbH & Co KG, München Dr. Siegfrie nture GmbH, München Mag. Bernd Kleboth, LGT Bank in Liechtenstein AG, Vaduz Dr. Günter Unterleitner, Hypo Tirol Ban er GmbH & Co KEG, Linz MMag. Dr. Clemens Ph. Schindler, Haarmann Hemmelrath & Partner, München Lenka Kroustkov in University, Darwin Dr. Wolfgang Jenewein, Universität St. Gallen, St. Gallen Dipl.-Kfm.Dr. Albrecht Deyhle, Controlle mission, Tokyo Dr. Veit Sorger, Industriellenvereingiung Österreich, Wien Prof. Dr. Knud Villy Christensen, Odense Unive nhofer Technologieentwicklungsgruppe, Stuttgart Mag. (FH) Stefan Mandl, Bausparkasse Wüstenrot AG, Salzburg Dkfm. D endele, Board Consultants International Sendele & Company GmbH, München Mag. Imma Baumgartner, Trimedia Public A hlaner, Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Eichstätt Dipl.-Ing. Hans Haider, Verbund AG, Wien Dr. Rüdiger Adol n Wörndl-Aichriedler, Bramac Dachsysteme International, Pöchlarn Dipl.-Ing. Johann Füller, Hyve AG, München Dr. Olive en Ing. Bruno Walter, Tiscover AG, Innsbruck Mag. Hermann Petz, Moser Holding, Innsbruck Prof. DI Dr. A Min Tjoa, Tech se Innsbruck, Innsbruck Prof. Dr. Norm Friesen, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops Dr. Leander D. Loacker, Universitä Universität Berlin, Berlin Dipl.-Ing. Hannes Ambacher, dolphin management consulting gmbh, Wien Dr. Claus Hipp, Hip allen Dr. Alex de Voogt, Universiteit Leiden, Leiden Dir. Anton Reisinger, BMW AG, München Prof. Dr. Roman Siebenroc William & Mary, Williamsburg Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Stefan Kohn, Fraunhofer Technologieentwicklungsgruppe, Stuttgart Mag GmbH, Innsbruck Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Rainer Beetz, Sonn & Partner, Wien Prof. Dr. Krisztina Làszlò, Budapest University of Tech old-franzens-universität, Innsbruck Mag. Dr. Walter S. A. Schwaiger, Technische Universität Wien, Wien Dipl.-Kfm. Robe e, Melbourne Dr. Mentoring Erich Hautz, the Siemens motivated AG, München Prof. Dr. Masaki Ban, Momoyama Gakuin University, Osaka Prof. D urt Bayer, OMV AG, Wien Dr.phil. Dr.h.c. Bruno Buchberger, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation, Linz Dipl.-Vw inhold Stecher, Diözese Innsbruck, Innsbruck Excellency Susan McCaw, Botschaft der Vereinigten Staaten, Wien 1 Prof. D Reidar J. Mykletun, Stavanger University College, Stavanger Dr. Christian Laesser, Institut für Öffentliche Dienstleistunge harm GmbH, Ulm Prof. Dr. Perry Hobson, Southern Cross University, Sydney Mag. Helmut Fink, SAP Österreich GmbH, Wie äisches Parlament, Brüssel Dr. Dr. hc. mult. August-Wilhelm Scheer, IDS Scheer AG, Saarbrücken Mag. Brigitte Ederer, Sie echnik Verwaltungs GmbH, Karlsruhe DKfm. Dr. Peter Kos, Erste Bank, Wien Dipl.-Ing. Hans Lindenberger, Amt der Tirole
contents Preface 3 Overview 4 Study program & goals 5 Curriculum 6 Career prospects 8 Admission 9 Going global 10 Study Tour 10 Double Degree 10 Practice 12 Further information 12 Faculty 13 Tuition 13 Degree 13 Location, campus & services 14 Study at MCI 15
preface. CREATING BUSINESS THROUGH PEOPLE & TECHNOLOGY The significance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in our society is constantly growing - furthermore internationalization and the flexible combination of businesses and their structures are key success factors for modern companies. Innovative IT solutions improve competitiveness and define the communication between enterprises and customers. Therefore the job market increasingly requires highly qualified personalities capable of efficiently running and designing businesses on the background of a strong management education combining communication and computer sciences. An intensive dialogue with global business experts in connection with research and practical projects shall help our students to outperform in their future entrepreneurial career following our motto: Creating Business through People and Technology. This unique Master degree program also offers the possibility to spend a term at one of our international partner universities and integrates important study tours like the Silicon Valley experience. Prof. Dr. Peter J. Mirski Director of Studies Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann Rector 3
overview. This unique Master program in Management, Communication and IT recognizes the vital role of information and communication technologies in Management to improve competitiveness and the design of communication structures between enterprises and customers. Through a reflection of the intensive dialogue with business experts, in combination with research and practical projects, students will gain proficiency in the fields of management, communication and IT and will be able to edit and implement concrete applications through innovative IT solutions. Additionally this program offers the possibility to spend one term abroad at one of our numerous international partner universities. On the job market there is a great demand for entrepreneurial graduates with this profile. Title academic degree duration Main focus time model Academic year Structure languages tuition Scholarships & grants Admission requirements application Master program Management, Communication & IT Master of Arts in Business M.A. MA Use of the academic degree in combination with the brand MCI approved 4 semesters including Master thesis and final exam Management in combination with communication and computer science, highly practiceoriented, international, strong co-operations with the local and international economy Full-time form (Wednesday noon to Saturday afternoon), part-time work possible Winter semester: End of September February Summer semester: mid March July 1st 3rd semester: Core curriculum 3rd semester: International semester optionally abroad 4th semester: Master thesis and final exam plus study tours English (plus a wide range of foreign languages taught) For students from EU & EEA countries: EUR 363 / semester Plus membership fee to the Austrian Student Union (ÖH) Details for students from third countries: www.mci.edu/admission Overview of sources of financial support available at www.mci.edu/scholarships Bachelor or equivalent degree in business administration, social sciences, communication, or information and communication technology Online at www.mci.edu/application. Please consider the indicated deadlines selection process Career background (30%) Written entrance test (30%) Interview (40%)
study program & goals. Our special didactical approach combines clear scientific education and business expertise to develop entrepreneurial talents. To support that mission, we integrate high-level international academic & business experts in applied R & D projects and in our network. This is enabled through a perfect organizational structure offering an outstanding level of service. The Master program Management, Communication & IT enables participants to develop and focus on the application of skills and theories. Students will learn how to recognize and use market opportunities for organizations, acting as internal or external experts in the fields of management, human interaction and IT. Thus they acquire the necessary knowledge for innovative and sustainable success. Learning goals: Our graduates will have the ability to co-create the digital world. Our students are effective communicators in their field of business. Our graduates will be interdisciplinary design thinkers connecting abstract thinking with practical problems. Our graduates will be able to integrate communication and technology in the management process in order to create innovation in business. The modules at a glance Strategic Management 25% (28,5 ECTS) ebusiness 10% (15 ECTS) Management Information Systems 20% (22,5 ECTS) Communication & People 20% (22,5 ECTS) Applied Research 25% (31,5 ECTS) total 100% (120 ECTS) 25% 20% 20% 25% 10% Seminars and lectures take place Wednesday noon to Saturday afternoon and will comprise 8 teaching units per day. This teachingschedule allows students to continue with their professional activities during their studies or gain practical experience in the field. Monday Tuesday Wednesday 12.30 20.00 hours Thursday 09.00 16.30 hours Friday Saturday 09.00 16.30 hours 09.00 16.30 hours The language of instruction is English. Attendance is compulsory in all courses. Personality development and the acquisition of social skills, especially for transnational and multicultural surroundings are essential goals of the study program. Graduates have an excellent command of communication, negotiation and presentation techniques. 5
curriculum. semester 1. semester 2. International Management 7,5 Strategic Management & Governance with IT 7,5 Tools & Application IT Communication Management Financial Management Marketing Management Sales Management Selling Organisation Corporate Financial Management Financial Statement Analysis Financial Decision Making International Strategic Management Marketing Controlling Analysis of Consumer Behavior Distribution Systems Key-Account-Management Communication & Consumer Behavior 7,5 Communication & Moderation Consumer Behavior Presentation & Writing Techniques Communication Theories Moderation Techniques Writing Techniques Behavioral Science Managing Systems & Services 7,5 IT Security Systems Planning Standards of IT Security Security Management Process Security Audits Emergency Planning ebusiness Systems Innovation in Systems & Services Process & Project Management 7,5 Process Management Project Management Quality Management Methods & Models of Process & Project Management Business & Process Reengineering Consulting Governance with IT Strategic Management Significance & Tools of Information Systems IT Management Standards (ITIL, COBIT, COSO) IT Service Management Definition & Implementation of Business Strategies Global Responsibility & Virtual Teams 7,5 ecollaboration & Decision Making Business Ethics & Global Responsibility IT based Communication Systems Multicultultural Teams ecollaboration Virtual Decision Rooms Intercultural Customer Relationship Virtual Team Management Management Information Systems with BI & BA 7,5 Business Intelligence & Business Analytics Management Information Systems Appliance, Function and Selection of MIS Systems Models of Knowledge Management Analysis, Interpretation & Presentation of Business Data Managing Data & Information 7,5 Artificial Intelligence in Knowledge Management Information Engineering Intelligent Systems Webmining & Webmonitoring Models of Data Management Enterprise Data & Information Management Innovations in Data & Information Management ECTS 30 ECTS 30 6
semester 3. semester 4. ebusiness & Innovation 7,5 ebusiness Management Product Liability ecompliance & Intellectual Property Rights Innovation & Service Design Sarbanes-Oxley Acts IFRS, BASEL II IT Contract Law Copyright Service Center Thinking Service Innovation Entrepreneurship 5 Entrepreneurial Strategies & Business Leadership Business & Strategy Corporate Culture Intelligent Organisation Business Plan Global Corporate Structures Digital Behavior & User Experience 7,5 Digital Behavior Human-Computer-Interaction & Web- Usability User Experience Project User Experience Social Communities Technology Acceptance Web- Usability Testing Master Thesis 25 Master Thesis Seminar Junior Research Conference Managing Technologies in Business 7,5 Current & Applied Technologies ebusiness Systems ecommunication & Security ecommerce Systems Trends Data Exchange epayment mpayment Mobile Computing Innovations in Technology Research in MCiT 7,5 Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Research Project Empirical Social Research Selection and Appliance of Research Methods ECTS 30 ECTS 30 7
career prospects. This Master program has been designed to equip students with the necessary skills and business knowledge for thinking and acting as entrepreneurial leaders. Potential employers include in particular enterprises in which communication and IT systems play a significant role (e.g. IT to support communication processes within companies). Our graduates make careers in: Automotive industries Banking & insurance Commerce Consulting industry Creative industry Data center ecommerce Education sector Insurance industry IT departments Management consultancy Media enterprises Software and computer retailers Software houses Telecommunication industry Tourism industries Key Sectors Job Position Responsibilities Tasks Development, assessment and implementation of business plans Creative industry Strategic management Systematic approach to entrepreneurial challenges Analyzing international markets Development of marketing strategies and their implementation Service industry Communication & IT departments Marketing planning (budget, media, ) Positioning, segmentation and definition of target markets in an international context Public relations Self-employed or Executive management Organizational development Targeted recruitment and selection strategies Team-building strategies Establishing and supporting an active corporate culture Manufacturing industry Executive position IT governance Metrics-based administration of IT departments Development of IT concepts for companies Development of a harmonized IT strategy Introduction of security policies Companies with IT departments Controlling Development and structure of management information systems Liquidity analysis and management performance summaries Budgeting and reporting Management consultancy Line management / Professional role System engineering Leadership of development teams Planning, designing and conducting an analysis of needs Definition and design of human-computer interfaces Consulting Logistics Development, design and integration of supply chain management systems Definition, analysis and optimization of operational processes Development of quality assurance strategies Computer centers Project management Participating in and leadership of international projects Conducting project controlling Working together in virtual teams Software houses Consulting Advising commercial enterprises on managerial, operational and strategic aspects Consulting on the development of improved internal information processes Consulting in connection with mergers & acquisitions 8
admission. Admission requirements Admission to the Master program in Management, Communication & IT is open to graduates of relevant Bachelor and Diploma programs and graduates from other relevant post-secondary educational facilities. Prerequisites: Bachelor or equivalent degree with a min. of 15 ECTS pts. in the area of IT & ICT, 20 ECTS points in Management & Business Management and 10 ECTS points in Communication. Relevant fields include Strategic Management / Business Administration, Marketing, Controlling / Accounting, Programming, Project Management, IT Strategies, Communication etc. The Program Director decides on the relevance of such previous qualifications. Details: www.mci.edu/admission Admissions Procedure The MCI operates an admissions process for all study programs. The dates are listed on the individual study program websites, and an overview of the dates for all the programs is available at www.mci.edu/deadlines. Early applications are encouraged. Applications for a place on MCI study programs must be submitted online accompanied by the necessary documents by the stated deadline. Places are allocated on the basis of the following criteria: Career background 30% A strong focus is placed on the applicant s previous education, qualifications obtained and professional experience where relevant plus the applicant s stated educational and professional goals. Written entrance exam 30% A written entrance exam (general business and management, understanding of information technologies and their implications in global business, English language skills) is designed to assess the applicant s aptitude for the program. Interview 40% The interview offers an opportunity for a personal presentation and a discussion of the application documents and the applicant s educational and professional goals. Applicants will be informed of the results as soon as possible. Students who cannot be accepted for lack of places will be put on a waiting list. Allocated places that are not taken up will be offered to students on the waiting list. The admissions procedure must be followed for every start of the program. Preferential treatment cannot be given to applicants from earlier years even if they were previously offered a place or placed on the waiting list. 9
faculty. With a mixed faculty comprising the MCI s own teachers, managers from trade and industry, international visiting lecturers, and recognized experts from the worlds of research, consulting and the liberal professions, the MCI offers an enriching combination of theory and practice that creates added value for students and enables them to put their new-found knowledge to the test, while the latest findings in theory and practice are integrated in the program with synergistic benefits. The high educational standard and close mentoring of students ensure that they receive a training with a strong practical orientation in an efficient program which can be completed within the prescribed period. The combination of theory and practice is the key to an innovative teaching and learning experience. tuition. Students from EU & EEA countries are required to pay a tuition fee of currently EUR 363 per semester plus membership fee to the Austrian Student Union. Details & information for students from third countries can be found at www.mci.edu/admission. To ensure that accepted students take up their places and do not break off their studies without good cause, a deposit in the amount of the student fees is charged, which subsequently goes towards tuition fees for the second semester. Students are also responsible for paying the required course materials distributed by MCI. degree. On completion of the program, students are awarded the degree of a Master of Arts in Business, in short Master of Arts or M.A. or MA, and receive the relevant academic documentation (Final Certificate, Diploma, International Diploma Supplement etc.). It is recommended to combine the academic degree with the brand MCI to provide trust and orientation in an increasingly intransparent international education market. Example: MA (MCI). With this degree graduates could enrol directly in a cognate research study program (PhD) at a university. 10
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going global. In today s context of globally integrated and interdependent businesses, ubiquitous information technologies, and a mobile workforce, it is critical that graduate education provides students opportunities to develop global business and information technology skills. There is a growing demand for a supply of talented, well-prepared graduates that have a deeper understanding of the global context in which organizations operate. SEMESTER ABROAD / INTERNATIONAL SEMESTER The Master program has a strong international orientation, which is reflected in the composition of faculty and the student body, and in the curriculum and projects. There is a strong focus on acquiring an excellent command of English. The program also includes an international semester. Students can choose between spending the semester at the MCI with incoming students from all over the world or studying at one of the MCI s many partner universities abroad and transferring the credits obtained there to the MCI. www.mci.edu/en/international study tour. The concept of study tours helps us to make the world a classroom. For example, the MCiT Silicon Valley Study Tour takes place in the 4th semester of our Master Program. This tour integrates our lectured courses of study with real-world IT business practices and provides a networking platform. Students will spend two weeks in the San Francisco/Silicon Valley area during which they will visit various IT & Communication firms, interact and dialogue with industry experts and entrepreneurs. Students will also attend various seminars and lectures to gain insights into what it takes to start a business and visit leading San Francisco university campuses to receive theoretical input from guest lecturers, interact with their peers and have an opportunity to share commonalities, differences and changes in the field of Management, Communication & IT. double degree. Double degrees show the intensive collaboration between partner universities all over the world, like our long lasting relation to our sister University in Omaha, Nebraska. The primary purpose of this dual degree program is to provide this integration by enabling students to complete either a Master of Arts in MCiT and a Master of Science in MIS or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree simultaneously. These dual degrees are designed for dedicated students who are willing to take on the challenges related to graduate education from a global perspective a European and an American lens with a joint area of emphasis on understanding Management, Communication & IT. As such, this program involves intensive transatlantic preparation through a one year study abroad engagement in the second year of their study programs.
practice. Thanks to our pro-active and collaborative relationship with numerous companies, degree candidates are prepared by scholarships, awards competitions, recruitment activities and workshops provided by members of our vast corporate network. In return, these corporations benefit from getting access to and often recruiting from a pool of the brightest and the best. During their studies students get the opportunity to develop and apply their skills through practice-oriented projects, conducted in cooperation with successful and innovative businesses. These projects also enable students to experience and learn from real business challenges in the fields of management, communication and IT. further information. The MCI team is always happy to assist with regard to applications. Advice on all aspects of study at the MCI, including applications and our attractive student services, is available to personal callers or by phone. For an appointment, please mail to office@mci.edu or call +43 512 2070-0. With a program of sample lectures, study program presentations, project presentations and laboratory visits, the MCI Open House is an ideal source of guidance in selecting the right study program. For the dates, please go to www.mci.edu/openhouse. The Facebook site of MCI serves as a platform for exchange with other (potential) students. For information on current projects and the latest news from the various study programs, go to Department News on the webpage of the program concerned. Connect with MCI
location, campus & services. The MCI offers students an excellent infrastructure with attractive lecture rooms, computer labs, space for group working, and modern research facilities as well as conveniently situated student accommodation and car parking, and excellent access by public transport. Students also enjoy a unique university setting, with mountains on the doorstep, unbeatable opportunities for sports and leisure activities, and three other countries Germany, Switzerland and Italy just a short distance away. library Thanks to an exemplary cooperation agreement signed with Innsbruck University, students have full access to the international scientific literature and professional library services with generous opening hours. In addition, the MCI has its own smaller reference libraries with a selection of newspapers, magazines and journals. www.mci.edu/en/library accommodation As an old university town, Innsbruck offers a wide choice of accommodation in halls of residence, bedsits, flat shares etc. www.mci.edu/en/accommodation sports & leisure Innsbruck at the heart of the Alps is an outstanding tourism destination that has twice hosted the Winter Olympics and as such is the perfect place for year-round sports and leisure activities. The Innsbruck University Sports Institute (USI) is also open to MCI students and offers modern facilities for a wide choice of sports and healthy exercise. www.mci.edu/en/sports alumni & Friends The MCI s alumni association is a dynamic platform for debate and personal contacts for all MCI graduates, students, faculty and partners. Panel discussions with first-rate international speakers are a stimulating source of motivation and ideas and an enjoyable way to share knowledge and experience. www.mci.edu/en/alumni Careers In keeping with the MCI s motto mentoring the motivated, a Career Center with its own international network supports MCI graduates during their first steps and subsequent development in the business world and enables companies to meet their recruitment needs from a pool of excellence. The Career Center has a full service offering, including internship placements and job opportunities, interview grooming, career coaching and industry recruitment events. www.mci.edu/en/career language skills The MCI s international orientation is underscored by the wide range of foreign languages offered, with a focus on intercultural competence and communication skills in addition to language competence. Extra-curricular language courses are available in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian among many others. Experienced language trainers with first-class didactic skills provide a varied learning experience with the fun factor included. www.mci.edu/en/languages student life As a university town, Innsbruck is a young-at-heart city that offers MCI students creative interaction in a wide range of fields, and a variety of entertainment and social activities (art and the arts, music, societies, churches, health, shopping, nightlife etc.). www.mci.edu/en/studentlife start ups Entrepreneurial thinking and working are taken seriously at the MCI. The MCI s faculty, students and graduates with the entrepreneurial spirit wishing to set up their own businesses or make commercial use of the results of their research benefit from the in-depth expertise, modern infrastructure and financial support available from the Center for Academic Spin-offs Tyrol (CAST). www.mci.edu/en/startup State of content 08 / 2014. Errors excepted and subject to modifications and amendments. Images: MCI: 1, 2, 4, 11, 13; MCI-Schletterer: 15; MCI-Spiluttini: 1; University of Nebraska Omaha: 12; Stubai Glacier: 14 142
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