Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The master program Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control (organizational leadership) is a four-semester program and requires 120 ECTS points to obtain a degree. Graduates are awarded a Master of Science (WU) degree, which is abbreviated as an MSc (WU). (Optional double degree in cooperation with selected partner schools.

You're interested in a career as an executive or in founding your own start-up? Our top-ranked SIMC program prepares you for your role as a future business leader. It combines theory and practice with a strong international focus and helps you to develop the social skills you need to succeed. SIMC bridges the gap between the qualitative aspects of management (strategy and innovation) and the quantitative aspects (management control and financial management).

Top 5 reasons to study SIMC

Top-ranked master's program: excellent 10th place QS World University Masters in Management Ranking 2021
Global study opportunities
Excellent career prospects
Top corporate partners
Vibrant student community

Application and admission

Every year, the rolling admissions for our English-taught master’s programs open on September, 1st for the start of the following year. We have three priority deadlines, and we advise international students to apply as early as possible so that they can arrange their Visa and language tests.

Priority deadline I: October, 8th (Results are expected to be available by mid-December)
Priority deadline II: January, 8th (Results are expected to be available by the end of March)
Priority deadline III: March, 8th (Results are expected to be available by mid-June)

Tuition Fees

As a general rule, these tuition fees are compulsory for all students at all Austrian universities. However, tuition fees can be waived permanently or temporarily for certain groups of students under certain conditions: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/students/administrative-information/tuition-fees-students-union-oeh-dues/

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The master program Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control (organizational leadership) is a four-semester program and requires 120 ECTS points to obtain a degree. Graduates are awarded a Master of Science (WU) degree, which is abbreviated as an MSc (WU). (Optional double degree in cooperation with selected partner schools.

You're interested in a career as an executive or in founding your own start-up? Our top-ranked SIMC program prepares you for your role as a future business leader. It combines theory and practice with a strong international focus and helps you to develop the social skills you need to succeed. SIMC bridges the gap between the qualitative aspects of management (strategy and innovation) and the quantitative aspects (management control and financial management).

Top 5 reasons to study SIMC

Top-ranked master's program: excellent 10th place QS World University Masters in Management Ranking 2021
Global study opportunities
Excellent career prospects
Top corporate partners
Vibrant student community

Application and admission

Every year, the rolling admissions for our English-taught master’s programs open on September, 1st for the start of the following year. We have three priority deadlines, and we advise international students to apply as early as possible so that they can arrange their Visa and language tests.

Priority deadline I: October, 8th (Results are expected to be available by mid-December)
Priority deadline II: January, 8th (Results are expected to be available by the end of March)
Priority deadline III: March, 8th (Results are expected to be available by mid-June)

Tuition Fees

As a general rule, these tuition fees are compulsory for all students at all Austrian universities. However, tuition fees can be waived permanently or temporarily for certain groups of students under certain conditions: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/students/administrative-information/tuition-fees-students-union-oeh-dues/

Admission Requirements

Various specific requirements apply to each program, these must be demonstrated during the application process, as well as your aptitude for the program. Requirements include amongst others:

completion of a relevant degree program
examinations in relevant areas, e.g. Business, Economics, Mathematics, etc.
proof of aptitude, e.g. GMAT, letter of recommendation, etc.
excellent proficiency in English

Application Deadline

08 Mar 2027

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Oct

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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