Business Consultancy International (BCi) is a high quality and challenging business degree programme taught entirely in English. As a BCi student, you gain a solid foundation in a wide range of management as well as consultancy skills.
Key Facts
Highlights
- International student body and faculty | Native English-speaking lecturers
- Exchange semester (optional)
- Practical emphasis
- Internship semester
- Social & professional skills development
- International campus atmosphere
- Top Lecturers:
Occupational Fields & Career
Potential career opportunities are international positions related to Business Consultancy and General Management especially in the areas of:
- Accounting & Finance
- Management & Leadership
- Marketing & Sales
- e.g. Auditor, Financial Consultant, Tax Consultant, Financial Accountant, Trader, Risk Manager
- e.g. Human Resource Manager, Business Analyst, Talent Acquisition Manager, Business Consultant
- e.g. Brand/Marketing Manager, Marketing Consultant, Sales Manager, Digital Marketing Manager
Practice Perspectives
As a BCi graduate you will be able to fulfil the requirements of the business community by means of perfect communication skills in English, intercultural understanding and global business know-how.
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All about Internships
The main activity in the sixth and final semester of the degree programme is an internship in a company approved by the university, either in Austria or abroad. The duration of the internship is at least 15 weeks and provides a great opportunity for work experience, networking, and even permanent employment. Both the company and the students are supported by the BCi team to ensure that everyone involved gets most out of the internship experience.
What the Experts say
Flagship Projects
Partnerships
Study Insights
Curriculum
Areas of Specialisation
You have to choose one out of three Specialisations.
Entry Requirements & Admission
Prerequisites
- Completed secondary education or equivalent certification
- Proficiency in English
Admission Procedure*
Apply at onlinebewerbung.fhwn.ac.at. Please note that third-country citizens need to pay a one-time registration fee € 250 which is refundable upon enrolment (will be deducted from first semester tuition fee).
If eligible, you will be invited for an:
- on-campus presentation
- on-campus computer-based standardised aptitude test (Intelligence Test)
- on-campus computer-based English language assessment
Admission Start: October 2022. Deadline June 12th, 2023 (if you need a visa to enter Austria, March 31st, 2023)
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FAQs
When is the application deadline?
Application deadline is 13 June 2022 for EU citizens and nationals from the countries listed here. These candidates do not need a visa to enter and reside in Austria up to a given period (in most cases 3 months). Due to the necessary visa procedures, the application deadline for all other nationalities is 31 March 2022. Applications after these deadlines will be considered only for next year’s intake.
What does the entrance examination consist of (BBCi)?
Latest admission procedure* during the pandemic:
- online interview
- on-campus computer-based standardised aptitude test / Intelligence test
- on-campus computer-based English language assessment
*subject to change
What is the tuition fee? (BBCi)
Tuition fee for EU/EEA/Swiss/UK citizens (Studiengebühr): € 363.36 per semester
Tuition fee for third-country citizens*: € 726.72 per semester
Mandatory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) for all students: € 20.70 per semester
*Please note that third-country citizens need to pay a one-time registration fee € 250, which will be refunded upon enrolment (will be deducted from first semester tuition fee). Your eligibility will be checked once payment has been received.
What are the admission requirements (BBCi)?
Secondary school leaving certificate and proficiency in English. Detailed information can be found in the Admissions section.
Which documents do I need to submit with the online application (BBCi)?
- A curriculum vitae (CV), including photograph
- Letter of motivation (max. one A4 page) explaining why you wish to study in BCi
- Secondary school leaving certificate*
- School annual report (Jahreszeugnis) for the most recently completed year. If it is not issued in English or German, an official translation is required (no legalisation necessary)
- Proof of citizenship (for non-Austrian citizens: copy of valid passport)
*This document might have to be officially translated into English and legalised, depending on the issuing country. Please check with the respective authority or send an email to BCi Admissions Officer, Ms. Martina Warnung (ms.martina.warnung@fhwn.ac.at).
Can I apply when I do not have my secondary school leaving certificate yet?
Yes, you can. After sending your online application you will be informed about the latest submission deadline.
Do I have to get my secondary school leaving certificate translated?
Yes, unless the certificate is in English or German, an official translation is required. Only certified translators can provide these.
Do I have to get my school leaving certificate legalised?
That depends on the issuing country. Please check with the respective authority or send an email to BCi Admissions Officer, Ms. Martina Warnung (ms.martina.warnung@fhwn.ac.at).
Where do I get my certificates legalised?
Each country has its own procedure for the legalisation of documents, and hence different authorities taking care of it. The place to start is usually the ministry of education in the diploma-issuing country.
When is the intake?
There is only one intake per year, in the last week of August.
How can I apply?
We only accept online applications submitted via our website.
Do I have to pay a registration fee when applying for the BBCi programme?
This depends on your citizenship. Third-country citizens (non-EU/EEA/UK/Swiss) need to pay € 250 registration fee which will be refunded upon enrolment (will be deducted from first semester tuition fee). Your eligibility will be checked once payment has been received.
Do I have to travel to Wiener Neustadt to take the entrance examination at the Fachhochschule?
Applicants who are resident more than 1000 km from Wiener Neustadt may take their admission interviews via Video-Skype. In this case, prior to your Skype interview you must additionally provide us with the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), with a minimum score of 1300 points / New SAT minimum score of 870 points.
When do the entrance examinations take place?
From February to June.
When does the new academic year start?
If you are admitted, you must be in Wiener Neustadt at the start of the programme on 30 August 2021 (registration day). In case of late arrival, you may be refused to start the programme.
When do I pay the tuition fee for the first semester?
The deadline is usually 1 August.
Will all courses be held in English?
All courses in BCi are held and assessed in English.
English is not my first language. Is additional testing required to certify my competence in English (BBCi)?
No language certificate is required, but the candidate needs to prove his or her language proficiency (English C1 level) at the entrance examination.