Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies
As of winter semester 2023/2024 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding bachelor’s programme please consult this page »
Faculty | Faculty of Business and Management |
Duration / ECTS-Credits | 8 semesters / 240 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree |
Magistra/Magister der Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Mag.rer.soc.oec.) |
Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
ISCED-F | 0488 Inter-disc.progr. involving Business, Admin. and Law |
Study Code |
UC 155 |
Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2001W) * |
Language of Instruction | German |
Admission Requirements |
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates |
* Information on the Curriculum (2001W)
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 Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 2nd 2023, Issue 18, No. 273 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 16th 2022, Issue 19, No. 284 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 3rd 2021, Issue 61, No. 701 (Modification of the des Curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 9th 2020, Issue 26, No. 245 (Modification Regulation of Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2020)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 23 2020, Issue 43, No. 491 (Modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 4th 2020, Issue 13, No. 209 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 2nd 2019, Issue 1, No. 1 (Amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 18th 2019, Issue 76, No. 743 (Amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 7th 2019, Issue 57, No. 532 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 5th 2019, Issue 56, No. 489 (Amendment of the Curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 13th 2019, Issue 17, No. 268 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 19th 2018, Issue 10, No. 150 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 5th 2018, Issue 8, No. 118 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2017)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 18th 2017, Issue 58, No 769 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 4th 2017, Issue 32, No. 404 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2nd 2016, Issue 24, No. 360 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 24th 2016, Issue 16, No. 290 (Modification Regulation Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2014)
- Curriculum/Consolidated Version (from October 1st 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 19th 2014, Issue 12, No. 212 und 214 (Modification Admission Procedure and Payment)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 11th 2013, Issue. 25, No. 237 (Regulation Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2012)
- Curriculum/Consolidated Version (from October 1st 2012)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 3rd 2012, Issue 1, No. 2 und Nr. 3 (Amendment of the Curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 29th 2012, Issue 40, No. 355 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- Curriculum/Consolidated Version (from October 1st 2011)
- University of Innsbruck June 8th 2011, Issue 26, No. 439 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- Curriculum/Consolidated Version (from October 1st 2008)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 23th 2008, Issue 31, No. 260 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2007)
- Curriculum/Cosolidated Version (from October 1st 2007)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 25th 2007, Issue 39, No. 203 und Nr. 204 (Modification of the Curriculum and Equivalence List)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 21th 2005, Issue 44, No. 175 (Modification of the Curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin January 19th 2005, Issue 20, No. 67
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 26th 2002, Issue 32, No. 405 (Recognition Regulation)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 30th 2001, Issue 43, No. 737
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) starting winter term 2019 »
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- VO to be updated shortly (CM 1a, 2 h, 4 ECTS-Credits),
- VO Fundamentals of Economics (CM 2a, 2 h, 4 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 22 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) starting winter term 2016 »
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- VO Fundamentals of Management (CM 1a, 3 h, 6 ECTS-Credits),
- SL Fundamentals of Management (CM 1b, 1 h, 1.5 ECTS-Credits),
- VO Fundamentals of Economics (CM 2a, 3 h, 6 ECTS-Credits),
- SL Fundamentals of Economics (CM 2b, 1h, 1.5 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 15 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) winter term 2014 until december 2015 »
The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) requirements cease to be effective as of academic year 2014/2015 and no longer apply for students of this study programme.
Students who enrolled for this programme before 1 October 2014 (academic year 2014/2015) can repeat not successful completed courses which were designated in the curriculum as “STEOP courses” four times (= five examination attempts). As per Universities Act § 77 (2), previous attempts are to be counted among the number of total examination attempts permitted.
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) until summer term 2014 »
For students only who enrolled before the winter term 2012/2013
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subject(s).
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
a. VO Fundamentals of Management (1 h, 1.875 ECTS-Credits)
b. VO Fundamentals of Economics (1 h, 1.875 ECTS-Credits)
c. VO Fundamentals of Mathematics (1 h, 1.875 ECTS-Credits)
d. VO Fundamentals of Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting (1 h, 1.875 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage(STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
For students only who enrolled after the winter term 2012/2013
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subject(s).
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
a. VO Fundamentals of Management (3 h, 6 ECTS-Credits)
b. SL Fundamentals of Management (1 h, 1.5 ECTS-Credits)
c. VO Fundamentals of Economics (3 h, 6 ECTS-Credits)
d. SL Fundamentals of Economics (1 h, 1.5 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Modules / Courses
The diploma study program IWW is divided into two parts each comprising four semesters. During the second part of the study program students have to study for one year at a foreign university in a non-German-speaking country.
After the introductory study and orientation phase the first part of the study program provides general introduction to management and economics as well as two foreign business languages. In addition, students have to complete modules in support areas such as business law, mathematics and statistics.
The second part of the study program covers compulsory courses with international focuses and two individually selected specializations in management and one specialization in economics. Modules in International Management and Economics as well as International Law are the core of the second part of the program. Individually selected specializations in management and economics, which can also be accomplished during the study year abroad, complete the study program. Finally the topic of the diploma thesis must be chosen from the subjects covered by the courses of the second part of the Program.
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Diploma Programme International Economic Sciences provides academic preparation for vocational activities in the social and economic sciences. Graduates of the programme are able to address issues and problems in business and economics scientifically and practically and to work in related fields. The mandatory academic year abroad during the second part of the study programme, spent at a non-German speaking university, allows students to acquire experience, sophistication and foreign language abilities as well as sensitivity for foreign cultures.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the programme are able to solve problems in national and international business and economic contexts, proceeding with intercultural sensitivity. Moreover, they are able to contribute constructively in national and international teams, to make decisions, and to take responsibility for their decisions.
Future prospects: occupational profiles and career opportunities
Graduates are academically qualified specialists in the field of international economic sciences, possessing competences in central and current issues in the field.
Postgraduate and further studies at the University of Innsbruck
- Master's Programme Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
- Master's Programme Applied Economics
- Master's Programme Banking and Finance
- Master's Programme Business Education
- Master's Programme Gender, Culture and Social Change
- Master's Programme Information Systems
- Master's Programme Marketing and Branding
- Master's Programme Organization Studies
- Master's Programme Strategic Management and Innovation
- Master's Programme Sustainable Regional- and Destination Development
- PhD Programme Management
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, an Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary 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/
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.
Description of the applied grading system (including the ECTS Grading Table) »
The ECTS Grading 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 ECTS Grading Table is updated in regular intervals.
Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
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1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
22.3 |
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= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
33.5 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
27.9 | ||
4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
16.3 | ||
5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
- Homepage: Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies
- Administrative Processes for Students
- Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instruction
Examination Dates
Final Exam Weeks winter semester 2023/2024
19.02.2024 until 23.02.2024
Final exam registration: Monday, 05.02.2024 until 12.02.2024 12 a.m.
15.04.2024 until 19.04.2024
Final exam registration: Monday, 01.04.2024 until 08.04.2024 12 a.m.
23.05.2024 until 29.05.2024
Final exam registration: Thursday, 09.05.2024 until 16.05.2024 12 a.m.
Subject to change for organisational reasons.
Final Exam Weeks summer semester 2023
10.07.2023 until 14.07.2023
Final exam registration: Monday, 26.06.2023 until 03.07.2023 12 a.m.
11.09.2023 until 15.09.2023
Final exam registration: Monday, 28.08.2023 until 04.09.2023 12 a.m.
01.12.2023 until 07.12.2023
Final exam registration: Monday, 20.11.2023 until 27.11.2023 12 a.m.
Subject to change for organisational reasons.
- Site Plan Olympiaworld
- ONLINE-Registration for modules
- Registration dates and information on the computer registration
Second Part of Studies
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Diploma Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Diploma Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Diploma Thesis
- Cover Sheet of the Diploma Thesis
- To block the Diploma Thesis
Recognitions (in German only)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15
Associate Dean of Studies
OR Mag. Elke Kitzelmann
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Mike Peters