Double-Degree Master Program
University of Applied Sciences Burgenland is one of the most successful higher education institutions in Austria with 99% rate of graduate employment as it provides an excellent mixture of practical and theoretical knowledge. Master of Arts in International Business Relations is the partner of ISU MBA program and stands out with its inter-cultural perspective and special focus on research and innovation.
Academic Qualifications:
- „Master of Business Administration“
Ilia State University
- „Master of Arts in Business“
Burgenland University of Applied Sciences
Special Track of Austrian Program:
- Marketing and Consumer Behavior
Structure:
I, III, IV Semester – Ilia State University
II Semester (February 2025 - June 2025) – University of Applied Sciences Burgenland
Funding:
Within the framework of Erasmus +, one-semester (5 months) exchange to Austrian University is fully funded (transportation – 360-euro, monthly scholarship – 850 euro).
Prerequisites for Admission to Double-Degree Program:
Student of Ilia State University is required to:
- Be enrolled in MBA (ENG) program (1st semester students);
- Have acquired a bachelor’s degree and necessary ECTS in following fields:
- Spend second studying semester in University of Applied Sciences Burgenland and accumulate 27 ECTS which will be recognized by the Faculty of Business, Technology and Education in accordance with the requirements of “Business Administration” Master Program;
- Complete two courses of international communication (9 ECTS), including one course during the study period at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland and one course at Ilia State University*
- Management/Business Administration/Economics (14ECTS)
- Legal Studies/Law (6 ECTS)
- English Language (8 ECTS Advanced English) or International Certificate in English Language (C1)
* Note: Mentioned International Communications courses are not included in planned 120 ECTS and are defined as extracurricular components. However, completion of these courses is obligatory in order to receive the double degree.
Call for Applications - Please fill in the APPLICATION FORM
Application Deadline – October 18, 6:00 PM.
Please note: The Master's program in "Business Administration (English)" is undergoing changes due to the goals of re-accreditation, and certain points mentioned in the current statement may be modified. Detailed information regarding the changes will be provided to the selected candidates upon obtaining accreditation, no later than December 31, 2024.
Documents to be submitted to the Online Application Form:
- Passport/ID copy
- English Language Certificate (min. C1)
- Bachelor Diploma (with supplement)
- CV (in EUROPASS format)
- Motivation Letter
- Reference letter (from the Lecturer)
- Official proof of disability (if any)
Note:
- Those who are going to participate in the exchange program should not take the elective course “Leadership” in the first semester. In order to change the course, please contact us.
- Candidates who do not have a Certificate in English Language (C1) or have not accumulated at least 8 ECTS (Advanced English) during their Bachelor or do not have a higher rate than 6.5 points at Ilia State University’s Institutional English Language Test, will be offered an additional test. Please contact us at elene.gogelidze@iliauni.edu.ge by October 4.
Selection Procedure:
- Document assessment – Ilia State University
- Interview – Ilia State University, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland
- Nomination – Ilia State University
- Final selection – University of Applied Sciences Burgenland
For detailed information, please consult MBA program curriculum and exchange program administration rules.
If you have questions related to
- Academic program, courses and study organization, please contact elene.gogelidze@iliauni.edu.ge
- Selection procedures and mobility, please contact erasmusplus@iliauni.edu.ge