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Term dates & deadlines
Winter semester 2025/26
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.07. – 31.10.2025
Summer semester 2026
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
08.01. – 31.03.2026
How we are seen
- We are distinguished by our students!
The University of Klagenfurt is the only university in the world to win a Global Student Satisfaction Award twice in a row
(Studyportals – the Global Study Choice Platform)
- Our study programmes come highly recommended!
The University of Klagenfurt is recommended by 97 % of its students.
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Your skills are our mission. This is what we can teach you
Students completing the Master's degree programme Information Management learn how to develop information technology solutions from the business administration perspective, and to apply these in the practical setting. They are well-equipped to
- design, introduce, support, and develop information systems and networks that are typical for e-Business, working beyond corporate borders if necessary.
- operate the interface management between business application and system technology from the specification analysis, to the functional specification document, and finally to the system design, and consequently provide project-based support for development processes.
- accept the responsibility for the entire internal information system in small and medium-sized companies, including the necessary Informatics solutions.
- independently develop and manage small-scale software applications for businesses.
- utilize their acquired theoretical and methodological expertise to conduct independent research in the scientific sphere.
Programme structure
In Klagenfurt you can study at your own pace. To help you follow your path with confidence, we keep it clear of (bureaucratic) stumbling blocks and barriers. If you wish to reach your goal quickly and efficiently, we will always be there to support you. Our recommended course of study will guide you through the semesters. You work your way through the curriculum – making the most of opportunities to broaden your horizons and without wasting time. If you would like to know which courses await you before you start, take a look at the wide range of seminars and lectures.
Main areas
Programme structure: a tabular overview
| Subject | Designation | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Required subjects | Informatics | 12 |
| Information Systems | 12 | |
| Information and IT Management | 12 | |
| Complementary Skills | 4 | |
| Elective subjects | Specialisation in Information Management | 16 |
| Specialisation in Business Economics | 16 | |
| Additional Competencies | 16 | |
| Optional Subjects | 6 | |
| Master's Thesis | Master's Thesis (incl. Research Seminar) | 26 |
| Total | 120 |
Recommended course of study
Important note regarding lecture courses scheduled on a cyclical basis: Although certain lecture courses are only offered once a year, the corresponding examinations can be taken year-round on specific dates.
1. Semester (Starting in the winter semester)
| SUBJECT | ECTS | Course | Course type |
| § 8 Informatics | 4 | Data Engineering | VC*+ |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Knowledge Engineering | VC* | |
| 4 | Advanced Software Engineering Software Project Management |
VC*+ | |
| § 8 Information System | 4 | Process Engineering | VC* |
| § 8 Information and IT Management | 4 | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | VC*+ |
| § 9 Specialisation in Information Management | 4 | Interoperability | VC*x |
| § 9 Specialisatoin in Business Economics (Focus on: Quantitative Management) |
4 | PLM 16: Supply Chain Planning | VC* |
| 2 | Risk Management | VC* | |
| Total | 30 |
* compulsory attendance
+ nur eine Lehrveranstaltung auswählen
x Beispiel (aus einem Pool von angebotenen Kursen)
| SUBJECT | ECTS | COURSE | Curse type |
| § 8 Information Systems | 4 | Information Search & Recommendation Systems | VC* |
| § 8 Information and IT Management | 4 | IT-Management | VC* |
| 4 | Security Management | VC* | |
| § 9 Specialisation in Business Economics (Focus on: Quantitative Management) |
2 | Value based Management | VC* |
| § 9 Internship | 15 | Internship | PR* |
| Summe | 29 |
* compulsory attendance
Internship
During the course of the Master's degree programme, students can complete a relevant practical placement or a practical project, with a minimum duration of 10 weeks and worth a total of 15 ECTS credits, in order to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in a practical setting. The placement must deal with application issues relating to Information Management and can be carried out in domestic or foreign companies, in public administration bodies or in non-profit organisations, or in non-university research institutions. Students are encouraged to schedule the internship during the second or third semester of the Master's degree programme. The placement cannot take place during the final registered semester. The internship must be approved by a competent supervising university lecturer. Upon completion, but certainly no later than the second subsequent semester, students must attend a seminar worth 1 ECTS credit, in which the experiences gained are processed and presented in an oral presentation and a written report. Please refer to the curriculum § 11 for further information relating to the placement.
The legally binding version of this curriculum is the german version!
Limits are old news. What else can we offer you?
There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:
- Are you looking to set up your own business and launch an entrepreneurial venture? By acquiring the “Build! Entrepreneurship Certificate” you will gain precisely the skills you need to turn your brilliant idea into a successful business! The nearby Lakeside Science & Technology Park also offers you the necessary facilities so you don’t need to sit in a garage while you are working on the app that will change the world and expand your wallet.
- Do you want to learn a new language and prepare for an international career? You can learn Russian, Spanish or Chinese (and many other languages besides) at the University of Klagenfurt.
- Are you interested in collaborating in groups, teams and organisations to achieve the best possible results? In the extension programme “Social Competence and Organizational Learning SCOL“ we will show you how project and conflict management, mediation processes and moderation techniques can succeed.
Admission
Admission to the Master’s Dregree Programme Information Management must occur within the admission periods.
Important enrollment information
Prerequisites
You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master's degree programme in Information Management in Klagenfurt.
You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:
- Bachelor's degree programme Information Management or a degree programme of equivalent academic value at another post-secondary educational institution
Information on Bachelor’s degree programmes that are relevant for admission - Proof of proficiency in English at Level B2 of the CEFR
Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master's degree programme and whose first language is not the language in which the degree programme is conducted must provide evidence of language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.
The first steps are always … accompanied!
We won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!
- Here in Klagenfurt, you will get to know your fellow students during the Welcome Days – and you will make new friends in the very first week; friends you will share memorable experiences with in the years to come.
- Our student guidance service is here for you if you need some support as you start your studies. You can reach us via WhatsApp, e-mail, phone or our social media channels.
- At the ÖH student union Info Days at the start of each semester experienced students provide advice about your chosen degree programme and share useful insiders’ tips.
Best prospects. Your professional opportunities
Graduates occupy leadership positions in the middle and upper management levels of private and public companies, as well as non-profit organisations. The participation in university and non-university research institutions also represents a possible field of professional activity.
The employment spectrum of our graduates is very broad and covers the following areas, amongst others:
- Controlling
- Financial Management
- Production and Sales Management
- Organisational or information sphere
- IT services and software production
Stories & news about the degree programme
You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.
The world is your own!
During the Master of Information Management degree programme, emphasis is placed on promoting the mobility of the students. Through intercultural exchange and the acquisition of language skills, graduates are prepared in the best possible way for careers in a globalised economy. It is therefore recommended that one semester is spent at an international university. This usually occurs during the second or third semester of the Master's degree programme. Existing offers (such as existing double degree agreements in the field of information management) should ideally be used for this.
Erasmus+ and Joint Study programs allow students to study at numerous partner universities in Europe and across the globe.
FAQ. Frequently asked questions
When does the semester start?
The winter semester starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st of January. The summer semester starts on the 1st of March and ends on the 30th of June.
Further information is available in Term dates & deadlines.
How can I apply for a Master’s degree programme?
Further information on how to apply for a Master’s degree programme can be found on our webpage Admission to a Master’s degree programme.
How can I prove English language proficiency?
A list of the accepted language qualifications is available in the Regulation issued by the Rectorate concerning proof of required language proficiency for admission to study programmes.
Where can I find additional information? Who can I contact with questions?
Please refer to the Curriculum (PDF) and our website for further information on all aspects of studying. If you have additional questions, you can also contact the Student Representatives of the Austrian National Union of Students or the Programme Director directly.
Continuing your studies
Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in Information Management you can continue straight on to the following degree programme:
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Universität Klagenfurt
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Lakeside Park
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Wörthersee
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