Bachelor's Programme International Economics and Business Studies
Curriculum (2023W)
Bachelor of Science
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German, English
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Management
Faculty of Economics and Statistics
Level of qualification
Bachelor (1st cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0488 Inter-disc.progr. involving Business, Admin. and Law
Study code
UC 033 545
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Business Studies will give you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria have to be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Business Studies, how long the programme takes, which modules have to be completed and much more.
Thecurriculum 2023W currently applies to the Bachelor's degree in International Economics and Business Studies.
Information on the Curriculum (2023W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 6th 2025, Issue 29, No. 341 (Recognition Regulation)
- English version of the curriculum (as of October 1st 2023)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 7th 2024, Issue 24, No. 422 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin November 22nd, 2023, Issue 8. No. 215 (Recognition Regulation)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin August 8th 2023, Issue 63, No. 798 (Equivalence list) - PDF
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 31st 2023, Issue 42, No. 534
(1) The following exams have to be taken during the introductory study and orientation phase, which takes place in the first semester:
- VO Business and Management Concepts (PM 1a, 2 SSt, 4 ECTS-AP),
- VO Fundamentals of Economics (PM 1b, 2 SSt, 4 ECTS-AP).
(2) Students with positive grades in the introductory study and orientation phase exams have the right to participate in all other courses, take the exams of these courses, and write a bachelor thesis.
(3) Before the full completion of the introductory study and orientation phase, students can participate in courses amounting to 15 ECTS credits. Admission requirements as defined by the curriculum apply.
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | CM Introduction to the Global Economy |
| 1 | 10 | CM Introduction to Business and Economics |
| 1 | 7,5 | CM First Foreign Business Language for IWW |
| 1 | 7,5 | CM Mathematics |
| 2 | 5 | CM Financial Accounting |
| 2 | 5 | CM Fundamentals of European and International Business Law |
| 2 | 5 | CM Introduction to Macroeconomics |
| 2 | 7,5 | CM Second Foreign Business Language for IWW |
| 2 | 7,5 | CM Statistical Data Analysis |
| 3 | 5 | EM Fundamentals of Management |
| 3 | 5 | EM Fundamentals of Management |
| 3 | 5 | EM Fundamentals of Management |
| 3 | 5 | CM Cost Accounting |
| 3 | 5 | CM Markets and Market Failures |
| 3 | 5 | CM Information Systems and Digital Transformation |
| 4 | 7,5 | CM International Management I |
| 4 | 7,5 | CM I International Monetary Economics and International Institutions |
| 4 | 7,5 | CM International Economics: Monetary Foreign Trade Theory and International Institutions |
| 4 | 7,5 | Free Elective Modules |
| 5 | 7,5 | CM International Management II |
| 5 | 7,5 | CM Specialisation in International Business Management |
| 5 | 7,5 | CM Specialisation International Economics |
| 5 | 7,5 | Free Elective Modules |
| 6 | 15 | Free Elective Modules |
| 6 | 15 | CM Seminar with Bachelor's Thesis |
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, an Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Examination Dates
Final Exam weeks wintersemester 2024/25
07.02.2025 until 14.02.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 27.01.2025 until 03.02.2025 12 a.m.
04.04.2025 until 11.04.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 24.03.2025 until 31.03.2025 12 a.m.
30.05.2025 until 06.06.2025
Final exam registration: Mnday, 19.05.2025 until 26.05.2025 12 a.m.
Subject to change for organisational reasons.
Final exam weeks summersemester 2025
11.07.2025 until 18.07.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 30.06.2025 until 07.07.2025 12 a.m.
12.09.2025 until 19.09.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 01.09.2025 until 08.09.2025 12 a.m.
12.12.2025 until 19.12.2025
Final exam registration: Monday, 01.12.2025 until 08.12.2025 12 a.m.
Subject to change for organisational reasons
- Site Plan Olympiaworld
- ONLINE-Registration for modules
- Registration dates and information on the computer registration
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT | 25.3 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD | 31.4 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY | 27.1 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT | 16.2 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT |
Forms (in German only)
Recognitions (in German only)
In order to test and apply their acquired knowledge and skills and to get an insight into professional life as well as to acquire qualifications relevant for their profession, students can complete a practical module with a total of 14 ECTS-AP (at institutions of public administration, in economic fields, in chambers and interest groups, national and international organizations, etc.).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Universitätsstraße 15
Associate Dean of Studies
Mag. Maiko-Katrin Stürz
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Mike Peters
(Faculty of Business and Management, Major in Management)
assoz.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Nikolaus Umlauf
(Faculty of Economics and Statistics, Major in Economics)