Master International Business and Economic Diplomacy
Krems an der Donau, Austria
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,900 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* admission deadline for international non-EU students: 15th April of the respective year
** for non-EU citizens| tuition fees of EUR citizens: 363.36 per semester
Key Summary
Introduction
Tomorrow’s game-changers in international business
Against the backdrop of current economic and political developments, you will recognize the significance of international business relations and capitalize on them in order to achieve success in international markets.
Our Master's degree program is centered on developing broad-based, forward-looking expertise related to international management and economic diplomacy. The interplay between the core elements of the programme, international business, and economic diplomacy, enables our graduates to play a part in companies’ internationalization processes.
A particularly attractive option is the dual degree we offer in conjunction with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
At a glance
- Duration: 2 years/ 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
- Format: part-time (Thursdays and Fridays, or Fridays and Saturdays)
- Language of instruction: English
- Academic degree: Master of Arts in Business (MA)
- Intake: annually, every year in September
Ideal Students
Target group
Are you interested in the challenges of international business and the impact of economic diplomacy? We have the appropriate Master's degree program for you. The program International Business and Economic Diplomacy gives you managerial skills that will enable you to confidently hold your own in a competitive and constantly changing environment. It also comprises wide-ranging practical elements, with a focus on ongoing enhancement of soft skills and research techniques, all of which improve your employability.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Program details
The interplay between the core elements of the program, international business, and economic diplomacy, enables our graduates to play a part in companies’ internationalization processes. Thanks to their sound knowledge of international market dynamics, graduates can identify business potential, and their expertise also supports the successful execution of these commercial activities through the establishment of a network of key international stakeholders.
During the program, you can personalize your degree program by selecting the elective of your choice.
Highlights/ Electives
- Trade management strategies
- International economic relations
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Scholarships and Funding
Unfortunately, our university does not award scholarships for reduced tuition fees. However, any student with an excellent academic record (performance in examinations and other assessments) has the opportunity to receive a merit-based scholarship once during their degree programme.
Just like students at the traditional Austrian universities, you can also apply for student aid or other state or private grants.
Career Opportunities
After graduating from the International Business and Economic Diplomacy master programme, you will have advanced knowledge of management, as well as expertise in economic and political analysis, and negotiating. This means you are ideally placed to perform various roles in private and public sector organisations with an international focus.
Professional areas open to graduates include:
- National and International Organisations and NGOs
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Management
- Think Tanks
- Consulting
- Foreign Trade (Import/Export)
- International Marketing
- Outsourcing/ Product Management
- Risk Management and Hedging
- HR and Employee Development