Overview

Key facts

In your first year, you gain an in-depth understanding of how the markets for digital products und businesses work. How are digital companies set up? How do digital business models work? And how are new information systems designed and prototyped? You will learn to develop strategies for digital enterprises and create digital value for society.

In your second year, you have the opportunity to specialize by choosing from various projects and electives. You can choose between a research lab (the foundation for an academic career path) or an industry lab (in cooperation with our corporate partners) and kick off your career as a digital innovator.

5 reasons to study Digital Economy at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

Focus on the growing digital market

A deep understanding of digital transformation

Interdisciplinary structure

Global research leader in cryptoeconomics

Excellent job prospects

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Markets and Strategies

IT Governance, Risk and Control

Marketing and Innovation

Business Process Management

Value Based Engineering

System Development and Operations

Business Project

Transformative Management

IT Law

Data Management and Analytics

Distributed Systems

Security and Privacy

Specialisation: Information Systems OR Digital Law and Economics OR Digital Strategy, Marketing and Transformation

Research or Industry Lab
Master Thesis Seminar and Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Business Information Systems Data Science & Big Data View 16 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Austria

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Other requirements

General requirements

The concrete selection procedures for WU’s English-taught master’s programs vary from program to program. Applicants are selected based on comprehensive assessment procedures (e.g. interviews, assessment of application documents by an expert jury).

It is only possible to start WU’s master’s programs in the winter semester. Please note the relevant application deadlines of the rolling admissions system.

During the application process, the fulfillment of these must be proven as well as your aptitude for the program. The requirements include amongst others:

completion of a relevant degree program,
examinations in areas relevant to the program
proof of aptitude (e.g. GMAT, letter of recommendation, etc.) as well as
excellent proficiency in English.

In the Application Guide you will find all information and prerequisites individually for your chosen program: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/programs/application-and-admission/

Tuition Fee

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International

1452 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

726 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Vienna

861 - 1331 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Digital Economy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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