How great would it feel to earn a degree to change your career path? What if you could finish your Bachelor’s Degree even faster? Modul University Vienna offers flexible schedules, classes close to work and home with some courses available online. With top programmes employers want to see on a resume and investors want to see in an entrepreneur’s business plan, it can bring you closer to your goals. You can even transfer up to 90 credits from previous education or work experience (out of 180 ECTS points), helping you speed up your studies and reduce the costs.
Its Continuing Education Programmes are designed for people with work experience who want to grow or change their careers. No prior educational qualifications are necessary. Instead, these bachelor programmes are for working professionals who are driven by personal growth, career development, or external factors like job requirements, and ongoing economic conditions.
The university focuses on mentoring and offering intimate class settings of 20-30 students, making courses focused and personalised to your learning needs and career goals. In these intimate sessions, you can truly engage with a cohort that proudly comprises around 70% international students from all over the world and make the most of their rich insights.
Four Continuing Education Programmes, endless possibilities
The programmes include:
- BA (CE) Marketing and New Media Technologies
- BA (CE) Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability
- BA (CE) Smart Service and Experience Design
- BA (CE) Business Informatics
BA (CE) in Marketing and New Media Technologies – why choose this programme?
The BA (Continuing Education) in Marketing and New Media Technologies is an interdisciplinary degree that explores modern communication in all its complexities. Beyond the traditional communication marketing practices, the curriculum includes modules on various aspects of modern marketing, including brand communication, digital marketing, social media marketing, interactive storytelling, immersive experiences, generative AI, and sustainability. Emphasizing digital media proficiency and emerging technology expertise, the program focuses on new technologies such as the use of virtual/augmented reality and artificial intelligence (AI) adopting tools like webLyzard technology for the Web Intelligence platform and Storypact, an AI-guided text production.
“The programme introduces students to the latest developments in digital and interactive marketing, ensuring a future-proof career where they can make use of all the opportunities new digital technologies and tools provide,” says Assistant Professor Dr. Lyndon Nixon.
BA (CE) in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability
The BA (Continuing Education) in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability is one of the pioneering programmes to concentrate on both entrepreneurship and sustainability in business. Tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs, managers, and business professionals, it trains you in ethical and socially responsible practices, ensuring you are ready to navigate diverse industries.
“The programme interconnects three cutting-edge concepts which are becoming increasingly important for business ventures – entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability,” says Associate Professor Dr. Sabine Sedlacek. “Thus, it prepares you for a professional career as an entrepreneur and manager with a vision for innovation and sustainability.”
BA (CE) in Smart Service and Experience Design
The BA (Continuing Education) in Smart Service and Experience Design caters to individuals seeking to enter the tech industry. Since companies look for professionals with knowledge in interaction design, UX/UI design, experience or service profiles, this programme covers everything you need to know to stand out from the competition. Here, you will learn how to design products, apps, regions, places, and interactions, focusing on sustainable practices that promote resource efficiency and environmental responsibility.
“Whether you’re passionate about building apps, crafting unforgettable experiences, or mastering communication, MU is where you transform ideas into impact and turn your vision into reality.” says Professor Dr. Astrid Dickinger.
As Austria’s sole undergraduate degree in smart service design taught in English language, this programme can make you an in-demand candidate in industries related to sustainable development in the country and around the region.
BSc (CE) in Business Informatics
Last but not least, the BSc (Continuing Education) in Business Informatics is a cross between business and technology, where you will address real-world challenges through the applications of programming and IT systems. Before you find solutions to these issues, you are taught the foundation of business processes, data analysis, and information management.
“This is the ideal programme for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the intersection between technology and business,” says faculty member Professor Dr. Horst Treiblmaier. “The curriculum is designed to address real-world challenges, equipping participants with the latest tools and insights.”
All four programmes allow you to earn credit up to 90 ECTS out of 180 ECTS based on your professional experience and previous education, accelerating your degree completion. Besides the BSc (CE) in Business Informatics, the rest of the programmes are available part-time, with classes held at the end of the week and weekends. This flexibility lets you advance your education and future-proof your career without compromising your professional and personal life.