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
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Business Information Systems Data Science & Big Data View 16 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in AustriaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 726 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
726 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 363 EUR per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Vienna
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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