WU Vienna’s Master’s Program in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control ranks top 10 % globally in the QS Management Ranking 2025.
The program offers 7 double degree programs in cooperation with renowned universities: e.g. Bocconi University, Italy, Queen’s University, Canada, Universidad Catolicá de Lisboa, Portugal or University of Technology Sydney, Australia. There is also the option of spending one semester abroad at one of our 140 partner universities.
76% of our students even received a job offer before graduating and 30% of our alumni work for a Fortune 500 company.
SIMC is known for its excellent ties to the industry, which students benefit from in many ways. These incluces networking opportunities during their studies and cooperation in courses, master's theses, workshops, business projects and events.
SIMConnect aims to connect students with other studens and brand partners so they can get the most out of their studies.
Sofie had a hard time deciding on a master’s program – there are so many to choose from! With SIMC, she managed to find a program that covers her broad interests and gives her the flexibility to discover new areas as well.
Matt is originally from Australia. He decided to come to Vienna to study SIMC because he was convinced that this was the right place for him and his family. He discovers something new every day, including cultural highlights, natural beauty, and the best quiet corners to study in.
The master’s program
SIMC bridges the gap between the qualitative aspects of management (strategy and innovation) and the quantitative aspects (management control and financial management). Strategy implementation is emphasized heavily alongside strategy creation and conceptualization.
After acquiring an in-depth understanding of how companies develop business strategies and translate them into employee action, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-life situations, either by choosing a business project in cooperation with one of our corporate partners or by taking a garage course and developing your own start-up idea.
The program’s flexible structure encourages you to broaden your horizons by going on an exchange semester or completing a double degree abroad.
- Admission
Our students strive for excellence and are willing to go the extra mile.
Prerequisites for this master’s program include:
› A relevant prior degree worth a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
› Examinations in economics or business administration worth at least 45 ECTS credits
› Sufficient proficiency in English
› Proof of aptitudePlease read our guide for applicants and make sure that you meet the admission requirements. Don’t forget to look at our admission timeline and note the deadlines.
Further information on tuition fees can be found here.
- 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 Fundamentals of Strategic Management Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Fundamentals of Management Control Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Thesis Seminar: How to Write a Thesis Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Strategic Business Analytics Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Managerial Economics Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Professional Development Workshop Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Business Planning and Performance Management Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Digital Transformation Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Business Project Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered 4 Electives Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Personal skills I + II Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Master’s Thesis Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Master’s Thesis Defense Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Optional Double degree/ Exchange Semester Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is 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 Fundamentals of Strategic Management Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Fundamentals of Management Control Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Thesis Seminar: How to Write a Thesis Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Strategic Business Analytics Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Managerial Economics Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Professional Development Workshop Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Business Planning and Performance Management Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Digital Transformation Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Business Project Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered 4 Electives Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Personal skills I + II Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Master’s Thesis Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Master’s Thesis Defense Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Optional Double degree/ Exchange Semester Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is not offered Is offered Is offered Is offered Is offered - Master of Science, MSc (WU)
SIMC graduates are in high demand on the international job market. A strong network of alumni and corporate partners also contributes to your excellent career prospects all over the world.
The international job profile includes careers in
› Top management consulting
› Business development / strategic management
› Management control and financial management
› Innovation management
› Starting a business on their own
Make your way
Partner & Managing Director, BCG Vienna
"Many SIMC graduates have made impressive careers in the international environment of BCG."
Head of Business Development, Westwing
"I was really impressed by all the possibilities open to graduates of the SIMC program."
Co-Founder & Head of Marketing, hokify
"Our business idea started taking shape during a class in our master’s program."
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
"The program’s practical and case-related approach prepared me well for my work in consultancy."
Living the student life
Program Manager
Ask us
Hi, I’m Maryam. I’m here to help you on your way to the SIMC master’s program. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out using the online contact form or by email to simc@wu.ac.at
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