FAQs
- General Information
- Application and Selection Process
- Admission Process
- Program Structure
- Contact Information
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Where can I find information about the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management? You can find information on the objectives, the qualification profile, credits, courses, selection criteria, the application/selection procedure, and admission on our official homepage. |
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Which academic degree will I be awarded after the completion of the program? Graduates receive the degree Master of Science (WU), abbriviated as MSc (WU). |
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Can I also start the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management in the summer semester? No. The Master's Program in Supply Chain Management only starts in the winter semester (October). |
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When can I apply for the program? The rolling admission's schedule is available here. |
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What are the selection criteria for admission into the program? Please click here to find out more about admission into the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management. |
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Where can I apply for the program? Applications have to be submitted online. |
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What documents do I need to submit when applying online? Please click here to find out more about applying online. Any documents issued in a language other than German or English must be accompanied by a certified translation. The German or English translations must be undertaken by a certified, court-approved translator officially recognized by the issuing country. Please see the regulations for translations. Uncertified translations undertaken by yourself or a friend will not be accepted! |
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I am not from Austria or the EU. Can I apply? Yes, you can! The Master's Program in Supply Chain Management is a program with a strong international orientation. |
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Will students coming from ”Fachhochschulen” (university of applied sciences) be at a disadvantage relative to applicants with a bachelor degree from a university? No. Every application fulfilling the formal application criteria will be assessed in the same way. |
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I am a graduate holding a "Magister"-degree. Can I apply for the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management? Yes, you can also apply with a ‘Diplomstudium’ in a subject relevant to the program. |
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Is there an age limit for the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management? No, there is no age limit |
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Do I really need to submit information about the legally required duration of my relevant first degree program and the number of ECTS credits or credits or weekly hours required for the completion of the program? Yes, this information is absolutely necessary in order for your online application to be complete. A confirmation must be issued by your university (e.g. Diploma Supplement or other confirmation issued by your university), information not provided by your university will not be accepted. Please note that the legally required duration of the program and the time it took you to complete the program can - but must not - be equivalent. |
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My university/my country does not use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and therefore my university is not able to list ECTS credits in my transcript. Should I try to convert the credit or (weekly) hours into ECTS credits? No, please do not try to convert the (weekly) hours or credits into ECTS credits by yourself. List the (weekly) hours or credits as stated in your transcript. The conversion will be carried out at our university. For the conversion the following information is required: legally required duration of your program and overall workload of the program in (weekly) hours and workload for each single course in (weekly) hours or overall workload of the program in credits and workload for each single course in credits. For more information please click here. |
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Do my documents need to be submitted in PDF format? Do my documents need to be submitted in PDF format?Yes, documents in a different format cannot be uploaded and will not be accepted. Please also ensure that the scanned documents you submit when applying online are legible. |
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I forgot to upload some documents. Can I email single documents that I need to submit? No. All documents have to be uploaded using the online application tool. Documents sent via e-mail will not be accepted. Please check if all necessary documents were uploaded before submitting your online application. Note that the maximum size for each uploaded PDF is 2 MB. |
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I do not yet have the necessary minimum of ECTS credits to prove my Bachelor's degree program or equivalent first degree program is in a subject relevant to the Master's Program in SCM, but I will until the enrolment period begins. Can I apply? Yes, you can, but you have to provide the official curriculum. |
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I have substantial practical experience in a field relevant to the program's alignment. Can I substitute part of the required ECTS credits as a consequence? No, unfortunately this is not possible. |
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What should I do if I have not taken a TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CAE, CPE, BEC Higher or the WU courses in Business English? You can still take one of these tests. Note that scores need to be available at the time of application. No other than the listed proofs of your English proficiency can be accepted. |
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I have not yet received my TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CAE, CPE, or BEC test result, and I probably won't until the application period is over. Can I apply anyhow? No. Valid test scores have to be available at the time of applying. |
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What is the GMAT Test? Click here for more information on the GMAT Test. |
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What should I do, if I have not taken a GMAT? You can also submit the result of an equivalent standard test or letters of recommendation with your application. Note that your GMAT score has to be available at the time of application if you are listing it to prove your achievement potential. |
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How many letters of recommendation can I submit when proving my achievement potential or my skills and knowledge? As many as you like. |
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Who can write a letter of recommendation? A course teacher, an advisor or supervisor of an academic thesis or the educational institution at which the course was attended or the academic thesis was written. |
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Is there a special template for the letter of recommendation that needs to be used? No, we do not have a special template for the letters of recommendation. |
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Do I have to hand in a video/letter of motivation with my online application? No, there is no need to send a video or letter of motivation when applying for our Master's program. |
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Will a personal interview take place? No, you only need to submit the online application in order to apply. During the selection procedure the applicants' aptitude for the program will be assessed by a panel of experts, based on the applicants' written applications. |
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When will I receive notification of acceptance/refusal into the program? All applicants shall be notified of the results of the selection procedure via e-mail within a period of two months after conclusion of the application period. To claim their place in the program, the applicants must confirm the admission offer in writing and pay the admission deposit within 10 days of receipt. If the offer is not confirmed and the admission deposit not paid within 10 days, the admission offer will be withdrawn and offered to the next candidate on the waiting list. This process will be repeated until all available spots are filled. |
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Do I have to pay tuition fees? How much tuition you will be required to pay depends on your citizenship. Tuition fees must be paid before the end of the enrollment period for each semester, at enrollment or re-registration for the semester. Books and class materials are not included in the tuition fees. To find out everything about tuition fees please click here. |
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Do I have to pay an admission deposit? Yes. The admission deposit amounts to €200. Please find more information about the admission deposit here. |
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Where can I find a course schedule? The Course schedule for the classes held in the winter term 2010/2011 is available in the section "downloads & links". |
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Will all classes be held in English? Yes, entirely. |
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Is it compulsory to attend lectures? Yes. The Master's Program in Supply Chain Management is a full-time degree program. In all courses class attendance is mandatory with continuous assessment of student performance. |
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Where can I find information about the program structure? Please visit the section "program". |
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Where can I find detailed course descriptions? The exact course contents are subject to change from one semester to the other. Thus, we are unable to provide very detailed course descriptions far in advance. Brief course outlines are available here. |
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What is the type of examination in the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management? All classes are “prüfungsimmanent”, which means that class attendence is mandatory with a continuous assessment of student performance. |
CONTACT INFORMATION
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Who should I contact for general questions concerning the Master's Program in Supply Chain Management? For general questions, please send an e-mail to scm-master@wu.ac.at. However, we kindly ask you to have a look at our website and the FAQs before you contact us, since you will probably be able to find the answer to your question there. |
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Any more questions? Please email to scm-master@wu.ac.at or call Ms. Julia Landgraf: 0043 (0)1 31336 5613. |
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Where do I find the MSc SCM office? You'll find Ms. Julia Landgraf at the Institute for Production Management in the so called UZA 4: Nordbergstraße 15 Please make an appointment via e-mail. |
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