Unlocking the power of communication

5 reasons to study BizComm
BizComm is key to making businesses thrive
Combining communication, culture, and language
Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary scope
Navigate business & society through communication
Working on actual cases with real companies

The master’s program

The internationally oriented, interdisciplinary Master’s Program in Business Communication gives graduates a clear advantage on the job market thanks to the combination of a business and economics background and expert communication skills. BizComm equips students with the know-how they need to communicate effectively on all available channels in a digitally connected world – whether in a reel, a tweet, or a press release.

The program focuses on media and intercultural competence as well as diversity, and on how to use these skills strategically in corporate communications. Through interactive teaching, methods and concepts are not just learned in theory but also applied in practice by using simulations and conducting research projects in cooperation with corporate partners.

Program duration
4 semesters
Program type
Full-time degree program
Teaching language
English
ECTS Credits
120
Start of studies
October
Application period
  • 1st Deadline: 08.10.24
  • 2nd Deadline: 08.01.25
  • 3rd Deadline: 08.03.25
  1. Admission

    You have a background in business and economics, keep track of trending topics, are internationally oriented and interested in creating communication strategies that build bridges between companies and their diverse stakeholder groups, both inside and outside the organization? If you are passionate about language and want to learn how to use the power of communication to help companies reach their goals, then this is the program for you.

    Please note the admission requirements and application deadlines. See our Application Guide for all the details.

    Further information on tuition fees can be found here.

  2. Program structure and content
    1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
    1. half term 2. half term 1. half term 2. half term 1. half term 2. half term 1. half term 2. half term
    Intercultural Business Communication Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Business Communication in the Media Society Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Business Communication and Language Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Language for Specific Purposes Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Introduction to Content Production Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Language-specific, Applied Content Production Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods & Data Analysis Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Intercultural Communication and Area Studies Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Strategic Communication Management Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Language and Communication in Specific Business Settings Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Research Project (1/3) in Intercultural Communication and Area Studies, or Strategic Communication Management, or Language in Business Contexts Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Media and Communication Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Writing for Academic and Business Purposes Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Fields of Business, Communication, and Culture (Electives 4/8) Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Master´s Seminar Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Research Project (1/3) in Intercultural Communication and Area Studies, or Strategic Communication Management, or Language in Business Contexts Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered
    Master’s Thesis Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered
    1. semester 2. semester 3. semester 4. semester
    1. half term 2. half term 1. half term 2. half term 1. half term 2. half term 1. half term 2. half term
    Intercultural Business Communication
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Business Communication in the Media Society
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Business Communication and Language
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Language for Specific Purposes
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Introduction to Content Production
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Language-specific, Applied Content Production
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods & Data Analysis
    Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Intercultural Communication and Area Studies
    Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Strategic Communication Management
    Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Language and Communication in Specific Business Settings
    Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Research Project (1/3) in Intercultural Communication and Area Studies, or Strategic Communication Management, or Language in Business Contexts
    Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Media and Communication
    Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Writing for Academic and Business Purposes
    Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Fields of Business, Communication, and Culture (Electives 4/8)
    Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Master´s Seminar
    Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered
    Research Project (1/3) in Intercultural Communication and Area Studies, or Strategic Communication Management, or Language in Business Contexts
    Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered
    Master’s Thesis
    Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered
  3. Master of Science, MSc (WU)

    The skills learned in the MSc in Business Communication program are indispensable for many different professional fields. BizComm graduates are well equipped to work as strategic communicators, content or social media managers, or communications consultants.

Make your way

> 20%
increase in productivity through improved communication within the company
4.48 billion
active users of social media worldwide – an immense (business) potential to be harnessed by using effective communication
142 minutes/day
time spent on social media by the average user - an untapped resource for skilled business communicators
88%
of customers would prefer companies that contribute to solving global challenges – for example, by making better use of their public communications

Living the student life

Experiencing Campus WU

Campus WU is an excellent place to study. Students benefit from the campus’s cutting-edge technology and spectacular architectural setting while enjoying a lively urban space with many restaurants, cafés, and recreational facilities.

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Vienna, where classic meets contemporary

Vienna is known as the world’s most livable city. As the second largest German-speaking city, it’s a pulsating metropolis with a laid-back vibe, where tradition and modernity meet and blend into a perfect whole.

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Program Manager BizComm Barbara Klusacek
Barbara Thurner-Klusacek
Program Manager

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Do you have any further questions? As program manager for the MSc Program Business Communication I’m here to answer any questions or requests you may have, right from the start. To get in touch, please use the online contact form or send an e-mail to bizcomm-master@wu.ac.at.

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