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EVENTS
- 15:00 – 20:00
- 16:00 – 19:00
Your next step? Your Master’s Degree.
Would you like to know which Master’s Degree program is right for you, or do you still have questions about the program you’re interested in?
At the CU Carinthia University - Online Master Session, you’ll learn about the Master’s Degree programs offered by our four faculties and gain personal insights from the program directors. - 13:30 – 19:30
On November 26, 2026, the Mechatronics Platform Austria invites you to the Austria-wide conference “Rethinking Mechatronics Education for the Age of AI” at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach Campus.
The event brings together representatives from industry, research, and universities and offers exciting insights into current developments in the fields of mechatronics, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and engineering. In addition, outstanding bachelor’s and master’s theses will be recognized.
Attending the event offers the opportunity to
- learn about current, forward-looking topics in technology and research,
- engage in conversation with experts from industry and academia,
- gain insights into innovative applications of mechatronics and artificial intelligence,
- learn about Carinthia University of Applied Sciences and its technical degree programs,
- and get a sense of the study and career opportunities available, for example, in the field of systems engineering.
- 17:00 – 20:00
How can HR data lead to better decisions?
There is plenty of HR data. But which figures are reliable? Which connections are relevant? And how can insights be communicated so they are understood and inspire action? Under the theme “HR Data Storytelling,” EMPOWER PEOPLE 2026 explores these questions and shows how People Analytics can make a real difference in HR.
AI opens up new opportunities to analyze data and identify developments early. At the same time, fundamental challenges remain: ensuring data quality, defining metrics consistently, and building trust in the results. Even the best dashboard only has an impact when people can interpret what it tells them and use it to make decisions.
Three contributions from business practice explore this journey from different perspectives: from the tension between solid data foundations and new AI capabilities, through People Analytics as a shared learning process, to the practical application of metrics, reporting, and forecasts. HR Data Storytelling connects numbers with context, making their significance clear to people and organizations.
The People Experience Community, in cooperation with Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, invites you to explore these perspectives and take away ideas for your own practice. The online event is aimed at HR professionals, leaders, interested companies, and students.
Participation is free and limited to 300 attendees.
Details, registration, and program - 12:00 – 15:30
How can care in primary care units (PCUs) be further developed? As part of their final presentations, students in the Master’s program in Advanced Nursing Practice in Primary Care will present their research projects.
The event will focus on three topics:
- Focus on PCUs: Patient and Staff Perspectives on the Quality of Care in Primary Care Units
- PCU Connect: Optimizing Networking and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Austrian Primary Care Units
- QAP: Quality Incentives in Primary Care
The event is organized in cooperation with the Carinthian Health Fund and the Primary Care Coordination Office.
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Time: starting at 12:00 p.m. (program begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Location: Campus Klagenfurt Mitte, St. Veiterstraße 47, 9020 Klagenfurt, Lecture Hall 0.34Please register by January 6, 2027, at the latest:
RegistrationContact for questions:
Christine Dullnig-Pichler, Module Coordinator
c.dullnig-pichler(at)cuas.at - 03.02. 17:00 – 04.02. 13:00
Double Degree Programs in
Health Management and Social Work
In cooperation with the Finnish University of Applied Sciences in Jyväskylä (JAMK), the master’s programs in Health Management and Social Work: Development and Design offer an international dual-degree program (DDP).
The DDP is an initiative of the degree programs aimed at strengthening the European dimension of the curriculum and thereby opening up international career opportunities for students. In addition, it enables students to establish international contacts and gain a broader perspective on the healthcare sector.
The program comprises 30 ECTS credits. These credits are integrated into the curricula of the master’s programs and include two international study weeks (Summer School in Jyväskylä and Spring School at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), a specific selection of online courses, the master’s thesis, and, optionally, one to two weeks of practical training. All components of the program are conducted in English.
Details on the Double Degree Programs
at the School of Health and Social Sciences
DEGREES
Upon successful completion of the DDP, students earn the following degrees
Healthcare Management
- Master of Arts in Business – CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
- Master of Health Care – JAMK
Social Work: Development and Design
- Master of Arts in Social Sciences – CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
- Master of Social Services – JAMK
PREREQUISITES
- Bachelor's degree
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- At least 2 years of professional experience in the healthcare and/or social services sector following completion of a bachelor’s degree or basic training
APPLICATION
- at the start of the first semester of the master's program
- in writing, with a statement of purpose and a resume in English
PROCEDURE
Health Management
1st Semester
- Application period: Beginning of the semester (after an info session)
- Admission decision & procedure (CU & JAMK): By early December
- Online Kick-off Meeting & introduction to DDP students and DDP team
2nd Semester
- Info session: Summer School
- Course: Advanced Academic Writing (CU)
- Course: Health Promotion and Management (CU)
- Summer School at JAMK, in Jyväskylä, Finland (5 ECTS)
- Finalization of Master’s thesis proposal (Exposé)
- Allocation of master's thesis supervisor at JAMK
- Students nominate second supervisor at CU (self-organized)
3rd Semester
- Online course: Ethical Expertise, Leadership & Organizational Culture (JAMK)
- Course: Leadership and Human Resource Management (CU)
- Master’s Thesis
4th Semester
- Info session: Spring School (CU)
- Spring School at CU, in Klagenfurt, Austria (CU)
- Master’s Examination
Social Work
1st Semester
- Application period: Beginning of the semester (after an info session)
- Admission decision & procedure (CU & JAMK): By early December
- Online Kick-off Meeting & introduction to DDP students and DDP team
2nd Semester
- Info session: Summer School
- Summer School at JAMK, in Jyväskylä, Finland (5 ECTS)
- Finalization of Master’s thesis proposal (Exposé)
- Allocation of master's thesis supervisor at JAMK
- Students nominate second supervisor at CU (self-organized)
3rd Semester
- Online course: Ethical Expertise, Leadership & Organizational Culture (JAMK)
- Master’s Thesis
4th Semester
- Optional – Info session: Spring School (CU)
- Optional – Spring School at CU, in Klagenfurt, Austria (CU)
- Master’s Examination
Contact
Magdalena Collins, BA, MA, MCI
Health & Social
Services +435905004135
m.collins(at)cuas.at
