University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt
MA in Global Business Leadership
Wiener Neustadt, Austria
MA
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 363 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
* if you need a visa to enter Austria, March 31st, 2026
** for EU/EEA/Swiss/UK citizens | 850 EUR per semester + 250 EUR one-time registration fee for non-EU | non-inclusive of 25.20 EUR union fee for all students
Key Summary
About: The MA in Global Business Leadership is an English-taught Masters at Lower Austria's largest University of Applied Sciences, focused on practice-oriented education, international networking and applied research. Building on a first business degree, the two-year programme includes a Harvard Business School–developed strategy module, study trips to New York, London and Hong Kong, social and professional skills, a capstone consultancy project, and an optional exchange semester. Keywords: global leadership, international management, strategy, analytics, finance, consultancy.
Career Outcomes: You’ll target management positions in international consultancy, Strategic Marketing & Business Analytics and Strategic Finance & Investment; e.g. Marketing Consultant, Investment Banker, CFO.
The Global Business Master's Degree Programme is an internationally focused programme taught entirely in English. Building upon a first degree in business, the two-year programme prepares you for future leadership positions with global organisations.
Highlights
- International student body and faculty
- Strategy module (developed at Harvard Business School)
- Study Trip: Travel to a variety of international business hubs such as NY, London & Hong Kong
- Social & professional skills development
- Capstone Consultancy Project
- Optional exchange semester abroad
1st semester
Courses
- Applied Economics 1
- Consultancy Skills
- + chosen Specialisation
2nd semester
Courses
- Applied Economics 2
- Business Consultancy 1 (Simulation)
- Master's Thesis Seminar 1
- + chosen Specialisation
3rd semester
Courses
- Strategy & Competitiveness (Harvard MOC)
- Master's Thesis Research Proposal
- + chosen Specialisation
4th semester
Courses
- Business Consultancy 2 (Capstone)
- Business Ethics & Compliance
- Strategic Management & Business Policy
- Study Trip
- Master's Thesis Seminar 2
- Master's Thesis
- + chosen Specialisation
Potential career opportunities are management positions related to international consultancy & management, specifically in the areas of Strategic Marketing & Business Analytics and Strategic Finance & Investment.
- e.g. Marketing Consultant, Marketing Analyst, Customer Insight Manager, Media Manager,
- e.g. Treasury/Risk Manager, Investment Banker, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Consultant, Fund Manager, Trader


