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To start the Master’s degree programme in Media and Convergence Management in Klagenfurt, you need to go through a special admission procedure.
The application period for the academic year 2024/25 is over.
The information for the academic year 2025/26 will be updated as soon as possible.
The degree programme aims to convey fundamental theoretical principles while also demonstrating their practical application. Students are able to
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.
Programme structure: a tabular overview
Subject | Designation | ECTS |
---|---|---|
Required Subjects | Complementary subjects | 16 |
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (for Media Research) | 4 | |
Organisational Communication and Media Management (OAM) | 14 | |
Distributed Multimedia Systems (DMS) | 4 | |
Human Centered Computing (HCC) | 8 | |
Innovation and Marketing (IAM) | 8 | |
Law | 8 | |
Master Thesis | 28 | |
Electives I | Media and Communication (MC) | 8 |
Multimedia Systems (MS) | 4 | |
Innovation, Marketing and Law (IML) | 4 | |
Electives II | 8 | |
Options | 6 | |
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 number + title | Course type |
Complementary Subjects | 16 | 180.800 Media and Communication Theories 180.801 Introduction to Organizational Communication 180.806 Principles of Business Management I 180.807 Principles of Business Management II 180.808 Introduction to Media Informatics 180.809 Media Informatics Lab |
VO/L or VC/LC* or KS/C* |
Law | 4 | 180.805 Media Law | VC/LC* |
HCC | 4 | 180.812 Human Centered Computing I | VC/LC* |
MS | 4 | 180.823 Computer Games | VC/LC* |
OAM | 4 | 180.803 Principles of Media Economics and Media and Convergence Management I (OAM) | VO/L |
Total | 32 |
* compulsory attendance
SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
OAM | 8 | 180.813 Principles of Media Economics and Media and Convergence Management II (OAM) 180.804 MCM Project Management |
KS/C* |
OAM | 4 | 180.802 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (for Media Research) or 180.820 Qualitative Content Analysis |
KS/C* |
DMS | 4 | 180.810 Introduction to Multimedia Technology 180.811 Introduction to Multimedia Technology |
VO/L and KS/C* |
HCC | 4 | 180.812 Human Centered Computing II | VC/LC* |
IAM | 8 | 601.912 Entrepreneurship & Innovation (BUS3) 602.419 Consumer Behavior and Media |
VC/LC* |
Law | 4 | 180.817 IT-Law | VO/L* |
Electives | 4 | 180.828 Interactive Systems | VC/LC and KS/C* |
Total | 32 |
* compulsory attendance
The legally binding version of this curriculum is the german version!
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:
The application period for the academic year 2024/25 is over.
Applicants have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master‘s degree in Media and Convergence Management in Klagenfurt.
Applicants must also meet the following conditions:
evidence of English language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.
Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master’s degree programme taught in English must provide
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Graduates are qualified to occupy leading positions at middle and upper management levels. Typical fields of activity include:
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In general, students are encouraged to spend a period of time studying abroad. This can be organised as a short period abroad within the scope of the restricted electives II (Electives II), accounting for 8 ECTS credits, or a full semester abroad.
Erasmus+ and Joint Study programmes allow students to study at numerous partner universities in Europe and across the globe.
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 the 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) (non-binding English version: 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.
Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in Media and Convergence Management you can continue straight on to the following degree programmes:
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