(graduated in 2011)
Key Account Manager, Kleine Zeitung GmbH & Co KG 

"For me, studying International Business Management was a quite challenging experience because I did my bachelor in engineering and consequently had a technical background. The reason why I changed my study career was that I saw myself more as an industrial engineer and wanted to improve my managerial skills. Therefore, the master course in International Business Management provided me with all necessary business and socio-economic knowledge and skills to specialise in this field. Another convincing factor was that the whole program is taught in an international environment which means that students from all over the world are working together. Hence, the opportunity is given to form international networks and build up friendships with people from all over the world.

My greatest wish after I finished the master degree was to stay in Carinthia. The explanation is that during my five years at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) I really learned to appreciate the all around perfect conditions which I discovered here. As a result, I was very contented that I found an optimal profession where I have the possibility to apply my gained knowledge instantly.

As Key Account Manager I am responsible to coordinate the relationship between our business and its most important customers. To fulfil this duty a variety of tasks including project management, strategic planning, relationship management and the know-how to develop innovative opportunities are necessary. When I am looking back, I definitely can say that the diversity and quality of education which I experienced at the CUAS are one of the key factors of my success."