In order to apply for the Master programs at WU you have to fulfill the requirements for application and to prove your aptitude for the program. In case one or more of the required proofs are missing, your application has to be rejected.

If you are interested in more than one program you must apply for all programs at the same time and order your preferences according to first choice, second choice, etc. Please note that individual program applications may require different information and documents.

It is not necessary to have completed your first degree program at the time of application, proof of completion of your program is not required until actual enrollment. Nevertheless the requirements listed below have to be documented within the uploaded documents.

Requirements for application:

1.Relevant Bachelor's program:

Completion of or enrollment in a relevant degree program at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary institution. Prerequisites for the Master’s Program include:

• The program must comprise at least 180 ECTS credits (corresponding to three academic years)

• Business Administration and/or economics worth a minimum of 30 ECTS credits

2. Sufficient proficiency in English:

The proof of English competence has to be submitted at the time of application. In case the English language proof is not uploaded in the online tool, your application will be rejected.

• English as first language

• A full English-taught bachelor’s program (at least 3 years) or master’s program (at least 2 years); a confirmation from the university is required to prove that the completed program was taught in English. Please note that only an exchange semester or year in an English speaking country or with courses taught in English is not sufficient.
  To be considered official the document has to be stamped and signed by your university.

• One of the following valid certificates (official or unofficial test report): TOEFL iBT 100 or higher, TOEFL IBT Home Edition 100 or higher, IELTS 7.0 or higher [(Online) Academic Version], Cambridge English: CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), BEC Higher (Business English Certificate Higher), UNIcert III

• Oxford Test of English Advanced (at least 150 points-C1): This exam is offered p.e. by WU Business Language Center

• A certificate from a university language center confirming the applicant has achieved level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The certificate has to prove that you took one or more tests to assess your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. These skills should correspond to level C1 or higher according to the CEFR. Course transcripts or confirmations about your overall language skills (e.g. DAAD-Certificates) or certain language courses will NOT be accepted as proof of your language skills. If you are not sure whether your language certificate fulfils these criteria, please submit one of the standardized tests mentioned above.

• Graduates of WU’s Bachelor´s program in Business and Economics; Bachelor´s program in Business Law and Bachelor´s program in Business, Economics and Social Sciences already fulfill this requirement

3. Proof of aptitude (selection criteria)

• all documents are to be submitted in English;

• evaluation criteria will include, but are not limited to, clarity of presentation and authenticity;

• make sure to observe guidelines as described below.

• Statement of motivation (400-600 words) including the following topics:

  • Motivation for studying BizComm: At what point did you realize you were interested in pursuing an education in business communication? Why did you then choose to apply for Bizcomm instead of other business or communication programs? Did you approach this decision by looking at WU programs first and then choosing BizComm, or did you know you were interested in (business) communication and then looked to see what universities were offering such programs?

  • Relevant academic and practical experience: how does your academic background and your practical (professional and voluntary) experience qualify you for studying BizComm? Make sure to specify the relevant experience by referring to items listed in your CV!

  • Future career plans: What do you want to do after completing BizComm? Based on the curriculum, what are the specific skills and competencies you expect to acquire and master in the program that will help you achieve these goals, and why do you think they would be important?

• Curriculum vitae in English (without photograph).
  Make sure to explicitly outline the following:

  • Academic experience

    • Specify one class in your previous studies that you feel gave you the best foundation for continuing education in business communication

    • List any courses, certificates, etc. that you completed in addition to your main studies

  • Professional experience

    • List ALL positions you have held so far, specifying duration and extent of the respective employment

  • Any extracurricular experience that has helped define you as a person

    • Here, you are expected to give us an insight into what you have done besides studying and working – this can include such things as volunteering activities, any hobbies to which you dedicate a certain amount of your free time, or anything you believe helps you stand out from the field

• Letter of Recommendation
  Please include a personalized letter of recommendation from one of the following: A course instructor, academic advisor, or thesis supervisor from your previous studies, or a work supervisor from a job or internship where you gained relevant experience for this master’s program. The letter should highlight your academic or professional potential and achievements.