Qualification

Are you interested in media, Economy, and design, and would you like to help guide young people ages 14 to 18 as they enter the workforce?

This teacher education program (Bachelor of Education, BEd) qualifies you to teach at vocational schools—such as higher vocational schools, technical schools for business professions, business schools, and tourism schools. Depending on your specialization, you may also be able to teach at other types of schools, such as those offering basic digital literacy programs. In addition, the program opens up career opportunities in Adult Education as well as in fields related to digital media and Communications.

Requirements

This program is designed for graduates of relevant vocational high schools as well as professionals with work experience who wish to further develop their subject-matter expertise in an educational context.

The following applies to admission:

• Matura (high school graduation and diploma exam) from a relevant vocational high school
  OR
  another Matura or equivalent qualification in combination with a relevant additional qualification
• Successful completion of the admissions process

Program Overview

The program combines digital media design, skills in the economy, and pedagogical expertise.

The program focuses on the creative and academic aspects of digital media work, as well as hands-on experience with digital technologies. It specifically prepares students for professional teaching and learning in a digitally driven work environment.

The program consists of a cluster of courses that integrates theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Specializations include:

• Communications and Media Design
  Text, photo, audio, and video production; layout; web and app design
• Digital Economy and Work Environments
  Digital Business Management, Business Information Systems, Process and Knowledge Management
• Media Education and Society
  Media Education, AI, and Social Responsibility

Opportunities for internationalisation are available, for example, through Erasmus+.

Student Affairs

The program is structured in such a way that it can be easily balanced with professional obligations. It combines on-campus sessions, online instruction, and self-study. Some of the courses are offered in English.

Typical weekly schedule:

• Tuesday evening: Online presence
• Thursday: On-campus classes
• Friday: Online sessions as well as project and practical phases on campus or at partner schools
• Approx. four Saturdays per semester, on-campus sessions

Practice

Practical training is a central component of the program and is closely linked to the academic and pedagogical content.

School Practicum: The school practicum is a central component of the program from the very beginning: As early as the first semester, you’ll gain experience through internships and teaching practice at schools. Step by step, you’ll progress from helping to design individual lesson sequences to teaching independently. Throughout this process, you’ll be guided by experienced practicing teachers at our partner schools. The continuous integration of theory and practice helps you apply academic concepts specifically to real-world teaching situations and further develop your professional skills.

Professional Experience: Relevant business experience is also a central part of the program. It provides insights into business processes and economic relationships—an important foundation for practical, action-oriented instruction in vocational education. The professional practicum lasts a total of 30 weeks. Relevant practical experience already completed may be recognized under certain conditions.

Application

For the Information and Communication Technology (Applied Digitalization) program, you must complete an admissions process consisting of two modules:

Module A: Registration on PH-Online and Online Self-Assessment
Module C: Face-to-Face Assessment

Please note the respective dates and deadlines.