Digital Business

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The Bachelor’s program in Digital Business combines state-of-the-art digital technologies, AI skills and sound economic knowledge to provide a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation.

Highlights in the area of “Digital Technology” include the fundamentals of software development, working with cloud infrastructures, an introduction to database technologies, working with robots and much more. In the “AI for Business” specialization option, students explore AI-based information systems.

In the area of “Core Business Skills,” the curriculum includes general management, business planning, business and information law, economics, innovation and much more.

The Bachelor’s program in Digital Business is taught in German. Only individual courses and the entire fourth semester are held in English.

At FHWien der WKW, you study real business. All study programs have a very high practical relevance. Two-thirds of our lecturers come directly from the business world and pass on their specialist knowledge and professional experience to our students.

In addition to exciting practical projects with partner companies from the business world, there are also interactive business simulations (business games) and case studies. Furthermore, a mandatory professional internship must be completed as part of the Bachelor’s program in Digital Business.

The Bachelor’s program in Digital Business is suitable for anyone who wants to take responsibility for the use of current and emerging digital technologies in complex projects and work at the interface between digital technology and economic application.

The program combines digital technology, economics and communication. Matthias Lichtenthaler, who is responsible for digital transformation at the Bundesrechenzentrum (Federal Computing Center), puts it this way: “Graduates of the Digital Business study program should be able to quickly get to grips with new technology in order to understand its potential applications and opportunities and communicate these to others.” When developing the program, we consulted with technical experts on numerous occasions. Their feedback was that the program covers all the topics graduates need to work competently at the interface between technology and business.

To do this, students need to learn some statistics, logic and programming during their studies. However, we do not require any prior knowledge in these areas and teach these subjects in a particularly application-oriented manner. The “technical subjects” will not be insurmountable hurdles in the program.

Students should be interested in IT and, above all, be curious.

We work with cloud-based software as much as possible. Currently, you will receive all necessary licenses from FHWien der WKW.

Students need a laptop with administrator rights so that they can install software in some courses.

For many professional roles in which graduates will work, high school-level mathematics is entirely sufficient or does not play a significant role at all.

The curriculum is flexible enough to quickly address new topics and keep pace with the latest developments. The practical projects in the third and fourth semesters, and especially the Bachelor’s thesis, also offer the opportunity to engage intensively with current trends.

You can download an example of a first-semester course at the following link. In this course, basic knowledge is first taught on campus. Students then work in small teams on case studies, accompanied by repeated feedback from lecturers in video conferences.

>> Download course example (in German)

Previously, two Bachelor’s theses were required by law at universities of applied sciences. The law has been changed in this regard. We are taking advantage of this change and believe that it is better for students to concentrate on one Bachelor’s thesis.

The Bachelor’s program in Digital Business lasts a total of 6 semesters.

The Fachhochschulgesetz (FHG) has offered this option for a few years now. We believe that it can be beneficial for students who are particularly busy with work or family commitments to take an extra year to complete their studies.

In the six-semester program, 30 ECTS credits or approximately 18 semester hours per week must be completed each semester. In the extended eight-semester program, only 24 ECTS credits or approximately 15 semester hours per week are required. Overall, the same modules are completed over the course of the program.

Students decide on one of the organizational forms at the beginning. It is possible to switch from the six-semester to the eight-semester organizational form at the end of each semester.

Are there any differences between the organizational forms apart from the duration of study?

An internship abroad is easier to realize within the six-semester organizational form.

In the six-semester organizational form, the professional internship must be completed in the 5^th semester and the Bachelor’s thesis in the 6^th semester. In the eight-semester program, the professional internship can be spread over the 5^th, 6^th, and 7^th semesters, and the Bachelor’s thesis can be completed in the 7^th and 8^th semesters. Everything is a little more “relaxed.”

In the eight-semester program, tuition fees and ÖH fees must be paid eight times.

We see that there are many people who are already involved in aspects of digitalization in their work or who will be in the future. Many would like to have a solid education with a formal university degree in this field. An education that focuses on the application of IT and does not get “stuck” in the technical basics.

For this Bachelor’s program, you should plan on an average weekly workload of approximately 15-20 hours.

The part-time study program is designed to enable working professionals to efficiently combine their careers with their studies. 60 % of the instruction takes place online, and 40 % on campus.

No, proof of employment is not required. Due to the flexible schedule, part-time study programs give working professionals the opportunity to efficiently combine their career and studies. However, employment is not mandatory.

The program is tailored to the needs of working professionals, both in terms of organization and content. Most students are employed, many even full-time. We would therefore not recommend Digital Business as a full-time program.

However, this does not mean that you must have a job throughout the application phase or later during your studies. Please apply even if your professional situation seems uncertain at the moment.

A semester abroad is only mandatory for our full-time study programs. For the part-time Bachelor’s program in Digital Business, the semester abroad is optional and can be taken in the 4^th semester.

A semester abroad is an unforgettable experience and offers a unique opportunity to get to know foreign cultures, improve foreign language skills and make international friends. It is also a great asset on your resume.

FHWien der WKW cooperates with approximately 160 partner universities worldwide. An overview of our partner universities can be found here. Please note that not every partner institution is suitable for every study program. You can use the map to filter which partner universities are suitable for your study program.

When applying for a semester abroad, students must specify four partner universities where they would like to spend their semester abroad (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th choice). Places for study abroad are allocated based on average grades. If average grades are the same, there are additional selection criteria such as the first-come-first-served principle, based on the date of submission of the application.

Yes, in the Bachelor’s program in Digital Business, you must complete a professional internship in the 5^th semester.

Many students will complete their professional internship as a major project in their current work environment. This allows them to demonstrate their abilities even before graduating.

If students are working in a relevant field at an appropriate level, this activity can also be recognized as a professional internship. It is important to provide clear documentation of the duration, tasks and skills acquired.

Upon completion of the Bachelor’s program in Digital Business, you will be awarded the academic degree Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA).

Thanks to our practical training, our graduates are highly sought after on the job market. Our alumni work in various fields:

• IT and digitalization consulting
• Process management and design
• Technical sales and customer service
• IT management, IT project management and IT product management

FHWien der WKW has its own job platform for students and graduates. In the Career Center, you will find exciting jobs and internships from companies in various industries. The platform also provides helpful career and application tips.

Once a year in fall, FHWien der WKW also holds its Career Day. This career fair offers a free CV check and an application photo shoot. You can also get in touch with exciting companies and find out about current job vacancies.

Tuition fees amount to € 363.36 per semester for EU and EEA citizens, Swiss citizens and third-country nationals with exceptional circumstances. Third-country nationals who do not qualify for exceptional circumstances are required to pay different tuition fees.

In addition to the tuition fees, the ÖH contribution and the special contribution of € 25.20 per semester must be paid.

A detailed list of costs and exceptions for third-country nationals can be found here.

(As of August 2025)

Under certain conditions, students are entitled to various forms of financial support (e.g. study grants, travel allowances, insurance contributions, childcare allowances) and scholarships (e.g. graduation scholarships, self-support scholarships). The ÖH FHWien is available to answer any questions you may have.

In accordance with the Study Grant Act (Studienförderungsgesetz), merit-based scholarships are also awarded each year for outstanding achievements in the previous academic year. The amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the Federal Ministry of Science and Research and ranges from EUR 726.72 (double tuition fees) to EUR 1,500.00. You will be informed annually about the application and award process by mail.

In addition, waff, the Vienna Employee Support Fund, supports women in Vienna who want to study digitalization, technology and ecology while working with a scholarship program. You can find more information here.

(As of August 2025)

Recognition is, of course, possible. The prerequisite is that students have documented skills that we teach in specific courses.

This applies to skills that students have acquired in courses they have already completed (e.g. in another study program) or in their professional lives. In any case, verifiable documentation is crucial.

In general, we want to reduce the time and effort required of students with relevant prior knowledge by recognizing individual courses.

As a rule, this will not shorten the duration of the program by an entire semester. After all, a study program is an important phase of life in which students develop both professionally and personally. That takes time.

All information on admission requirements, the admissions procedure, dates and deadlines, as well as helpful downloads, instructions and FAQ can be found here.

The admissions procedure is described in detail here. The admissions procedure consists of a computer-based test to assess general study aptitude and a group interview.

It is not necessary to prepare for the content of the test, as you would for a subject-specific exam.

At the end of the admissions procedure, the applications are ranked. Three criteria are taken into account:

• 50 % general aptitude for studying
• 50 % communication and social skills

Our admissions procedure has two stages to ensure that your application is assessed fairly. Only once the process has been completed can we send out acceptance and rejection letters from the beginning of June.

Every last Monday of the month between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., you have the opportunity to attend a personal information session. You can find the dates here.

You are also welcome to arrange an appointment with the Head of program, preferably by emailing stefan.nafra@fh-wien.ac.at.

The study program starts every year in September.

For first-year students, there is a kick-off event where you can meet the Head of program and lecturers as well as your fellow students and receive important information about the university of applied sciences and your study program.