Departments

The six departments within the Faculty of Business and Globalisation and the four research labs research and teach in the following areas: business and management sciences, law, international relations, migration, globalisation, e-governance in business and administration, knowledge and communication management as well as European policy and the theory of democracy.

The Department for e-Governance and Administration aims to provide continuing education and research in e-governance, business information technology, electronically-supported value added chains as well as sustainable security management solutions as part of its Center for Infrastructure Security.

Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Parycek

The Department for Migration and Globalisation specialises in researching and teaching various aspects of mobility in a globalised world, and hence one of the most burning issues in modern social development. Teaching and research focuses on the many causes of migration and the effects of migration on both the home and host societies – for example in the areas of education, work, health and housing – as well as religion, security, human rights and intercultural communication.

Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mathias Czaika

The Department for Legal Studies and International Relations centers its teaching and research on practically relevant business law topics and their international dimension. Application-oriented basic research provides the foundation for the department‘s large variety of courses. Teaching and research focus on business and company law, intangible goods and competition law, data protection law, technology law, bank and equity market law, insurance law, medical law, sport law as well as international business law.

Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Ratka, LL.M. LL.M.

Security is the central issue of our time - it affects everyone and forms the basis for social stability and individual well-being.
The Department of Security Studies pursues an interdisciplinary approach in order to analyze security challenges holistically and develop innovative solutions, taking into account technical, political and social aspects. It offers forward-looking research, practice-oriented teaching and specialized continuing education programs in areas such as security management and research, cybersecurity, terrorism prevention, fire protection and security technologies in order to sustainably strengthen security as a social good.

Head: Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Walter Seböck, MAS MSc

The Department for Health and Economy deals with all areas of knowledge in connection with economic and management issues in the health sector.

Head: Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Eva Krczal

The Department for Management and Economics combines economic research and modern, academic management teaching with a solid practical approach, to address economic and social challenges from both local and global perspectives. Courses focus on general management, business administration & controlling, human resource management, marketing & international business, aviation, finance as well as sustainability and business ethics.

Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Barbara Brenner