English-language Bachelor's degree programme in sustainable management
Are you interested in future-oriented and sustainable management? A normal business degree is no longer up to date and not enough for you? We see it the same way! Sustainability is not just an elective or a specialisation for us - sustainable business is at the centre of the Bachelor International Sustainable Business. This makes us the first Austrian university of applied sciences to offer this promising course of study, and we would be delighted if you were to join us!
We are aimed at the visionary, committed business administration graduates of tomorrow! Expand your knowledge of current global challenges at the Eisenstadt Campus and find innovative solutions together with an international group of like-minded people. After graduation, a wide range of interesting positions awaits you in renowned companies in the fields of sustainability reporting and communication, sustainability management, strategy and management consulting as well as process, project and risk management.
You have just successfully completed your Matura? You have just returned from your year abroad? Are you looking for a business degree that is different from others? A business degree with meaning? A future-oriented degree programme with great job opportunities? Then you've come to the right place: we will prepare you to take a different path and support companies in their transition to sustainable management.
Career-enabling
The degree programme is organised in a career-enabling way. The courses take place on a maximum of four days, with Friday to Sunday always free. This leaves enough time for small sideline activities. Of course, you can also devote your energy exclusively to your studies and only gain professional experience during the work placement in the sixth semester.
"We offer the first FH Bachelor's programme in the field of business in which sustainability is not just an elective or a specialisation. Sustainable business in an international context is on our curriculum from day 1."
Josefine Kuhlmann, Director of Studies
Facts about the study programme
Study programme
Bachelor's degree - 6 semesters Business studies with a focus on sustainability as well
Academic degree
Bachelor of Arts in Business - BA
Organisational form
Career-enabling, lectures usually four days per week
Study places
25
Study location
7000 Eisenstadt, Campus 1
Language
Language of instruction English, language level min. B2
Tuition fees
none
English as the only language in the degree programme
Are you worried about studying in English? Even if you have not lived in an English-speaking country for any length of time before, you should be up for the challenge. We expect English at Matura or B2 level when you apply and can assure you that your vocabulary and fluency will improve almost automatically during the six semesters. If you are still uncertain, you can attend additional English courses.
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Bachelor's Programme International Sustainable Business
The University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's Programme International Sustainable Business accepts 25 applicants per year.
Applications received by the University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's Programme International Sustainable Business within a set deadline will be considered in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. Registration takes place via the online registration.
Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency with their application. The language certificate must have been taken at a recognised institution (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Oxford), have a level of at least B2 and must not be older than 2 years.
Applicants who do not submit recognised proof of English language proficiency at the time of application must take an English test before the admission interview. Applicants will be informed separately about this English test.
Application deadline for applicants with visa requirements
In English-language degree programmes, the application deadline for applicants with visa requirements is 15 March of the corresponding calendar year."
Admission interview
The prerequisite for participation in the admission procedure is the fulfilment of all admission requirements within the given deadline. On the basis of the documents submitted, a pre-selection takes place which enables participation in the admission interview. In this English-language interview, we want to get to know you and your skills and qualities by talking about your education, additional qualifications and motivation.
For a successful application, sufficient English language skills (at least level B2) must be demonstrated.
Admission decision
We will inform you in writing about the allocation of a place. If we are unable to offer you a fixed place, you will be placed on the waiting list, which will enable you to be moved up if someone ahead of you does not accept the place. We will only consider late applications if there are still places available.
Deposit
After a binding acceptance of a study place, a deposit of € 350,- is collected at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland to secure a study place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the secondary school leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit will also be returned. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.
Highlights of this study programme
Holistic view of sustainability: more than green practices, vision of a sustainable economy as a guiding principle.
Sustainability Skill Set: guidance on personal skill development for the 21st century, with a focus on innovation, transformation, critical and analytical thinking and solution finding
Global perspective: learning from global best practices in an international network
Unique learning experiences: collaborative and participative activities on campus, field trips to relevant companies, lively exchange formats with global experts.
Early adopters: you can be one of the first graduates of this Bachelor's programme, which is unique in Austria
The degree will enable you to pursue many career opportunities in national and multinational companies as well as in the public and non-profit sectors, such as the following positions:
Climate Impact and Sustainability Business Consulting
Sustainability Marketing
Sustainable Business Development
Sustainability Officers
Sustainability Reporting and Communication
Project and Process Management
Do you have more questions?
We will be happy to advise you and help you choose the right degree programme. Make the right decision well informed.