Business Administration

Spend a semester at one of our partner universities

An optional semester abroad at one of our partner universities allows students to gain valuable international experience. Popular destinations in recent years have included France, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands, while France also offers the opportunity to complete a dual degree. Beyond Europe, students have chosen destinations such as Canada, Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Studying alongside international students and academics helps develop intercultural competencies and provides new perspectives on current business and societal challenges.

International projects and short-term mobility opportunities

International experience does not always require spending an entire semester abroad. Through Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), students collaborate with participants from different countries on practice-oriented challenges. These programmes combine virtual teamwork with short international mobility phases. Previous programmes have taken students to destinations such as Finland, Belgium, Spain and Romania while fostering collaboration with partner universities across Europe.

Experience internationality on campus

International perspectives are an integral part of the degree programme and shape everyday life on campus. International lecturers are embedded within the curriculum and enrich teaching through guest lectures and International Teaching Days involving academics from our partner universities. As a result, students benefit from international expertise without necessarily having to travel abroad themselves.

The diverse student community further contributes to the international atmosphere at IMC Krems. Around two thirds of our students come from outside Austria, and every semester numerous incoming students from partner universities join us for an exchange semester. Internationality is therefore more than just a topic of study; it is a lived reality on campus.

Internationality embedded in the curriculum

From the third semester onwards, internationality forms a fixed part of the curriculum. In the module Global Current Issues, students explore contemporary global challenges and developments. The module also includes cooperation with partner universities, short-term mobility opportunities or study trips. This ensures that international experience becomes a natural and integrated part of the student journey.

Learn from industry professionals

Many of our lecturers actively work in business and professional practice, bringing current industry expertise directly into the classroom. Teaching is complemented by guest lectures from experts and senior professionals representing a wide range of sectors. Through case studies, business games and simulations, students work with the same methods and tools used in professional environments.

Gain insights into companies and institutions

Regular field trips provide students with opportunities to explore leading organisations first hand, including visits to voestalpine and the Austrian Parliament in Vienna. These experiences bring economic and political concepts to life while offering valuable insights into different organisational environments.

Practical Training Semester (PTS)

Practice-oriented learning is a key element of the degree programme. During the fourth semester, students complete a Practical Training Semester (PTS), allowing them to apply and deepen their theoretical knowledge within a company of their choice. Students who are already employed in a relevant professional field may, subject to certain conditions, have this experience recognised. This creates flexibility and enables students to combine their studies with meaningful professional practice.