Bachelor Alumni MY BACHELOR EXPERIENCE AT MU What I liked most about my studies at MU was the I expanded my horizons at MU, and found it to be diversity of the co-students. It was a great experience especially student friendly. Due to the international to meet a lot of people from around the globe. atmosphere, I felt that I was studying at a World Cup Exploring different cultures and to see the difference competition! in how tasks and problems were solved helped me Mohammed Yehia Zakaria Ahmed, Egypt a lot in my career. Every culture operates differently, Director of Tourism, people act differently, and everyone takes his culture Egyptian Tourism Authority as the standard of how to work and behave. Overall, I could not have I had an amazing study program at MU, gained a lot ‘‘ of knowledge, and got to know a diverse bunch of people. In the end, I gained the most experience for my personal development. My experience at MU was a unique and amazing chosen a better studying experience. I received a very comprehensive Bernhard Gamlich, education, in several areas of the business basics university for Junior Prozessmanager Rechnungswesen, and tourism and hospitality. My studies and the Österreichische Post AG experience I gained studying at MU gave me the opportunity to get a basic overview of the myself. professional world and brought me closer to what I want to achieve in life. Next to the knowledge gained and the experiences, I have made long lasting Gabriel Horrak, Austria ’’ At Modul University , I appreciated being part friendships. Thanks to all of this, we will be always Rooms Division Manager, of an international team where I was challenged to part of the MU family. Park Hyatt Vienna address the future needs of the global tourism and hospitality industry. Veronika Veiner, Hungary Sales and Marketing Manager, Nicole Börner, Austria Carwash Hungary Kft. Research Analyst, Coming from the hotel industry, I decided PKF hotelexperts GmbH to do my Bachelor’s degree in the field. ‘‘ My top priorities were to study in English in an international environment, and the interesting curriculum made the decision to study at MU very clear. My bachelor studies made such a great personal and professional impact on me that, after several years of work experience abroad, I returned to MU to complete my MBA degree. Carina Becker, Austria Alumni Relations Manager, ’’ Modul University Vienna

ANNA BENEDER MICHAEL STRAUBE NINA KOLLÁROVÁ AUSTRIA AUSTRIA SLOVAKIA REVENUE MANAGER, EVENT AND FACILITY MANAGER, RESEARCH & CONSULTING ASSISTANT, It was a great experience that allowed us RATEBOARD MODUL UNIVERSITY VIENNA MENKYNA & PARTNERS all to find out what we want to do once ‘‘ we graduate and conquer the world. We The small classes were the In comparison with big MU is a special place where a created bonds that last until today, and perfect atmosphere for great universities, the individual big diversity of people meet. discussions and interactive support you get at Modul is You learn to communicate with literately opened our horizons of learning, learning. I made great exceptional. The small classes different cultures and different skills, thinking, and networking. (hopefully) lifelong friends and are great for team work, and types of individuals, and that is saw the how big and diverse the faculty & staff are really for me an essential part of being Sofie Pickhard-Ziehten, Austria the hospitality and tourism field there for the students. successful in what you do. ’’ is. CEO, Founder, Servicexcellence – Business Consulting & Development HOW MU SUPPORTED ME IN MY CAREER It was not only the classes, but the experience overall that helped me in my career. The interactions between students and teachers as well as the ‘‘ classes itself helped me to further my skill set in almost every aspect. The small classes made it possible to soak up as much information as possible. Due to the mixture between practical and theoretical learning experiences, you are ready to start working in almost any branch you want. The BBA programme gives you a foundation and basic skills you can apply anywhere. Where you go from there is really up to you!

Felix Hissnauer, Austria ’’ Treaty Administrator Reinsurance, R+V Versicherung

MU is a university that supports you as an individual, as a person. The knowledge and expertise that I ‘‘ gained there encouraged me to follow what I always wanted — to build my own little empire. It offered The analytical courses during my studies helped a lot Participating in the Mentoring Program during my a high level of International interaction. Therewith, in making it easy to read reports in an efficient way, last year of studies as a Mentee at the Park Hyatt I mean the continuous development of both an which is essential for appropriate actions to be taken. Vienna gave me the chance to experience the work academic and business network abroad. On one Additionally, the international environment at Modul culture and environment of Hyatt Hotels group, open hand, this granted students the possibility to expand University helped a lot in being able to cooperate up new opportunities to work at the group after their experiences by actively working in companies with any nationality or culture, which is a key element graduation, and gain practical experience within to acquire practical experience through business in my daily business having to deal with 25 countries. marketing department. Additionally, I was able to projects and internships. On the other hand, it also essentially enhance my soft skills, as well as develop Salah Buckley, Syria gave the opportunity to spend periods of time with relationships with industry professionals. foreign academic partners, in order to enlarge our Excellence Leader, Matea Macek, Croatia NH Wien Airport Vera Tkachenko, Russia mindsets and perspectives. Management Trainee - Operations at Hyatt/ Co Founder/CEO, Mandarinet Assistant F&B Manager, Hyatt Hotels ’’

Modul University offered me a great overview for I believe studying at Modul has various benefits that the industry I work in. The classes prepare you helped me thrive in my career. First, an international for the “real life” challenges in your future work and open-minded environment that represents a ‘‘ space, the professors are highly qualified and have critical chunk of the global economy ‑— especially practical experience in the hospitality and tourism in the digital industry. Second, a collaborative spirit: industry, and as a student you really have the luxury team work is key, and Modul had a very collaborative of interactive classes due to the small number of spirit in my opinion. Third, relevant course work and students. Additionally, the internship semester gives connections to the industry helped me getting a you the opportunity to gather experience and get an good entry level job even before graduation, which idea of your future work space. set me up for my current career. Thomas Kuchling, Austria Chief Marketing Officer, ’’ Eva Koutsouris, Greece Baze Group Operations Manager, Lenikus GmbH RECRUITMENT &MARKETINGMANAGER, KATRIN MALCHEVA community. Ialsolikedthatthe of hands-onexperiencewhich get apracticalinsightinto the program wasguidedbyalot I lovedthestudentcentered gave metheopportunityto MODUL UNIVERSITYVIENNA approach andthefriendly support of theteaching staff. I mostly valued theexpertise, experience, and language of education. examples, experienced lecturers, andEnglishasthe I valued theinternational environment, real-life case people around theworld. It alsohelpedmebuildlasting relationships with the perfect conversation starter duringinterviews. The schoolisrecognized internationally anditsbeen WHAT IVALUED THEMOSTAT MU business world. BULGARIA Sales Executive,ImperialRidingSchool Christina Norman-Audenhove, Austria Junior ContentMarketingManger, Maria-Luisa Lam,Venezuela Renaissance Vienna Hotel Renaissance Vienna Jennifer Kola, Germany NBC UniversalMedia Sales Coordinator, Swarovski class formats. Iwasparticularly class formats. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE-NORTH I was very motivated to learn I wasverymotivatedtolearn external professionals taught external the class.Ienjoyedhowwell and lovedtheteachers AMERICA, OPENCARE.COM lecturers interactedwiththe impressed withtheelective subjects where oftentimes students intheclassroom. MIRIAM AUER AUSTRIA part of my degree, whichwas great for my CV. applying for jobs. Ialsodida6month internship as on business, tourism andother skillsuseful when combination of courses provided mewithafocus better understanding of thesubjects.Also, the good very useful asitmade itvery interactive, andIgot a The combination of lectures andseminars where my company. manage thesales andmarketing organisation in help medevelop new business opportunities and pathway I neededinto my ‘‘real world’’ career, to freindships Ibuilt.felt that MUwas really the networking opportunities andthelonglasting What Ivalued most duringmy studies was the Business DevelopmentManager, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTMANAGER, PROPERTY and professors, aswellallthe have awellrounded university extracurricular possibilitiesand for studentswhowouldliketo close contacttothelecturers Micke Chowadee,Thailand I believeMUisagreat place experience, becauseofthe WOMBAT’S CITYHOSTELS SIMON HALA the great community. Account Manager(ISR), Karen Skaali,Norway AUSTRIA Bandara Group Oracle

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