Basic Subjects and Specialization

The graduates of the master’s degree program in “Risk Management & Corporate Security” will receive instruction in nine fields of expertise. These are:

• Business organization and management systems
• Strategy development and implementation
• Risk management
• Corporate security management
• Business intelligence
• Crisis management and business continuity management
• Business activity and decision-making skills
• Personal skills
• Multidisciplinary methodological skills

This master’s degree program stands out due to its focus on strategic management. Here you will learn the concepts and practical methods for strategy and strategy development.

In addition, the master's degree program places particular importance on the "human factor". The human factor issue is addressed across all the technical modules, whereby both the individual as well as the behavior in organizations, and the impact on decisions and actions are explored.

The master’s degree program places particular importance on practical training. For example, in the 2nd semester students are to create a risk management system as part of a multiple semester project course. In addition, in the 3rd course semester you will also write a research proposal as part of another project. This will help you to gain skills in the drafting of proposals for funding institutions (World Bank, Asian Development Bank, the 7th Research Framework Program, KIRAS etc.).

Studying in Vienna - The Center of Europe

Vienna is an internationally recognized university location where contacts are made and networks are built. Internationalization is an ongoing process to which the staff at the FH Campus Wien are personally devoted. A top-rate selection of internships and foreign exchange programs, and the participation in cross-border projects are key components of a modern education. We invite you to make intensive use of these opportunities.

Practical Orientation

The strong practical experience will guarantee you a seamless entry into the workforce. You will gain extensive experience in the application of your theoretical knowledge in the project courses of the second and third semesters. Through the close cooperation with the industry and standards, you will be well prepared for the demands of the future.