Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FH Vorarlberg), Business: Bachelor International Business
Dornbirn, AustriaPOTENTIAL – not yet offered / not confirmed
🟡 Small English block-course offer (3 ECTS each) with an Accounting & Finance track; moderate fit
Students from this partner already study with us. 3 students from Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FH Vorarlberg), Business: Bachelor International Business came to the HMU Department of Accounting & Finance on Erasmus+ (2023/2024 to 2024/2025), so the two programmes already work together in one direction. This page looks at the other direction: what HMU Accounting & Finance students could take there.
English-taught programme: FHV offers incoming students the English-taught Bachelor International Business (autumn/winter semester 5 and spring/summer semester 4) as short 3-ECTS block courses with an Accounting & Finance specialisation, plus German-language and culture courses. Requires B2 English and at least second-year business studies; spring 2027 dates are preliminary, and only the semester 5 autumn 2026 and semester 4 spring 2027 lists were verified. Not verified: English master's International Management and Leadership (spring only), whose course list was not checked. Incoming exchange contact: exchange@fhv.at.
Potential matches only. No HMU Accounting & Finance student has studied at this partner yet, so there are no recognised courses. The matches below are an indicative assessment by the IRO, based on the partner’s published English programme vs the HMU Accounting & Finance study guide. They must be evaluated and approved by the departmental academic coordinator before any agreement is used.
| Partner course / module (ECTS) | Possible HMU equivalent (ECTS) | Fit | Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Accounting and IFRS (025008042201) (3) BSc IB semester 4, block course Feb-Mar 2027; group accounts/consolidation under IFRS | → | Consolidated Financial Statements Ενοποιημένες Οικονομικές Καταστάσεις (5) | likely | S |
| Group Accounting and IFRS (025008042201) (3) Alternative recognition as IFRS; same course, 3 ECTS vs HMU 6 | → | International Financial Reporting Standards Διεθνή Πρότυπα Χρηματοοικονομικής Αναφοράς (6) | likely | S |
| Financial Analysis and Stock Markets (025008042203) (3) BSc IB semester 4, block course May 2027; also overlaps financial statement analysis (34) | → | Portfolio Analysis and Management Ανάλυση και Διαχείριση Χαρτοφυλακίου (5) | likely | S |
| Advanced Spreadsheets in Management Accounting (025008042202) (3) BSc IB semester 4, block course May 2027; Excel-based management accounting | → | Management Accounting I Διοικητική Λογιστική Ι (6) | likely | S |
| International Tax Planning (025008052201) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Sep 2026; title spelled 'Planing' on page | → | Tax Accounting II Φορολογική Λογιστική ΙΙ (6) | likely | W |
| Early Stage Financing (025008052202) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Oct 2026 | → | Special Topics in Financial Management Ειδικά Θέματα Χρηματοοικονομικής Διοίκησης (6) | likely | W |
| Audit, Fraud Prevention & Risk Management (025008052212) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Nov-Dec 2026; listed under HR & Organisation track | → | Auditing I Ελεγκτική Ι (6) | likely | W |
| Simulation Game – Accounting and Finance (025008052101) (3) BSc IB semester 5, 25-28 Sep 2026; general management game, loose fit | → | Business Administration Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (5) | weak | W |
| International Economics and Financial Markets (025008050102) (3) BSc IB semester 5 additional business course | → | Money and Capital Markets Αγορές Χρήματος & Κεφαλαίου (5) | likely | W |
| Leadership (025008052210) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Oct 2026 | → | Leadership Ηγεσία (6) | strong | W |
| Operations Research (025008052213) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Oct-Nov 2026; content depth unverified | → | Operations Research Επιχειρησιακή Έρευνα (5) | likely | W |
| Strategic Decision Making (025008052206) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Sep 2026 | → | Strategic Management Στρατηγικό Μάνατζμεντ (6) | weak | W |
| Online Marketing (025008052205) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Oct-Nov 2026; partial overlap with Marketing | → | Marketing Marketing (5) | weak | W |
| Brand Management (025008052204) (3) BSc IB semester 5, block course Sep 2026; partial overlap with Marketing | → | Marketing Marketing (5) | weak | W |
Offered = indicative term at the partner (W = winter/autumn semester, S = spring/summer semester, W/S = both semesters), from the partner’s published course catalogue. It can change year to year, so confirm with the coordinator. “-” = term not published.
Sources: FHV Bachelor International Business English course offer · FHV English course offer overview · FHV ECTS course catalogue