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Innovation management

The Innovation Mindset School

Companies that not only want to assert themselves on the market, but also dominate it, are increasingly focusing on Innovation. They are not satisfied with the status quo, but strive for the ultimate. They are working hard to find specialists with passion and skill who see innovation as their launch pad to success. With the Bachelor und Master in Innovation Management, we train our students as industrial engineers with a focus on innovation management.

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Fit for the future

THAT IS INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Innovation has one main purpose: to create something new. Our world is constantly changing and companies must also ensure that they evolve with this change. As an innovation manager, you are responsible for adding value to companies through targeted innovations. Whether you work with products, services or processes, one thing remains the same: the status quo is replaced by something improved. Innovation Management Bachelor's, -Master's or Certified Innovation Expert – you make companies fit for the future.

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STUDY INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

OUR STUDY PROGRAM

BACHELOR

Innovation management

The ideal combination of business, technology, innovation management and soft skills. In this Bachelor's degree course, you will acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of the important processes and accompany products from the idea to marketing.

6 semesters

part-time

Degree: BSc

MASTER

Innovation Strategy & Leadership

Innovation and leadership are combined here. Strategic innovation management and strong leadership skills are the key to success. In this Master's degree program, you will learn everything you need to be successful in senior management.

3 semesters

part-time

Degree: MA

Studierende der FH Campus 02
Fit for the future

THAT IS INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Innovation has one main purpose: to create something new. Our world is constantly changing and companies must also ensure that they evolve with this change. As an innovation manager, you are responsible for adding value to companies through targeted innovations. Whether you work with products, services or processes, one thing remains the same: the status quo is replaced by something improved. Innovation Management Bachelor's, -Master's or Certified Innovation Expert – you make companies fit for the future.

Further education offer

Innovation Business School

It is crucial for the success of companies to react quickly to changing conditions and actively shape social change. Innovative organizations can meet customer requirements, achieve a competitive advantage in the market and contribute to the promotion of sustainable development. Future-oriented companies therefore integrate innovation management as an integral part of their strategic planning.

The courses offered by the Innovation Business School have a modular structure. This means that the modules can be completed individually or in combination within a certain time frame - up to the Certified Innovation Expert level. There is also the option of working on a company-specific project under the supervision of our innovation experts at the university.

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Our mission

Since 2005, we have been the first university in Austria to focus holistically on innovation management. We are proud to be able to look back on over 500 successful graduates. In this innovative climate at CAMPUS 02, important partnerships have been forged and numerous start-ups and new companies have been founded. We are also constantly implementing important projects in our Research & Development department .

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Success stories

Comments on the studies

Absolventin Marijana Skoro

I applied for the part-time Bachelor's degree program straight after graduating from high school - I was able to do it without having a job. I gained practical experience through various projects as part of my studies.

Marijana Skoro, BSc

Graduate of the Bachelor's degree program in Innovation Management

Absolvent Harald Petschnik

I was able to broaden my horizons significantly during my studies. In addition to the basic technical training, the business and innovation-specific courses were particularly valuable to me.

Ing. Harald Petschnik, BSc MA

Graduate of Bachelor's and Master's degree program in Innovation Management

Absolvent Lukas Götz

Both in my job as an IT project manager and as the founder of my own start-up "quasifertig", I can ideally apply what I have learned and benefit greatly from the approach of "thinking differently"

Lukas Götz, BSc MA

Graduate of Bachelor's and Master's degree program in Innovation Management

Portraitfoto Hans Lercher

Innovation is a matter of the heart for us: only systematic innovation enables economic growth, a prosperous future, participation in prosperity and quality of life. This applies to the region as well as the entire country, Europe and the international community. This requires driving forces that are passionate about change.

FH-Prof. DI Dr. techn. Hans Lercher

Founder and Head of the Innovation Management course

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Spitzenergebnisse beim CHE Hochschulranking 2026 für die FH CAMPUS 02

Das Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung (CHE) veröffentlichte kürzlich sein aktuelles Hochschulranking 2026. Die FH CAMPUS 02 wurde dabei erneut in mehreren Kategorien mit Spitzenbewertungen ausgezeichnet. Besonders stark bewertet wurden jene Bereiche, die die Fachhochschule seit Jahren auszeichnen: die Studienorganisation sowie die Praxis- und Wirtschaftsorientierung der Studienangebote. Auch in mehreren praxisbezogenen Kategorien erreichte die Grazer Fachhochschule die Spitzengruppe. Zu den stärksten Ergebnissen zählen insbesondere die Bewertungen zur Studienorganisation. So wurden…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 11.05.2026
Absolvent*innen der Kraft:dasMurtal-Lehrgänge

Zertifikatsverleihung: Erfolgreicher Abschluss der Lehrgänge „Digitale Innovation im Vertrieb“ und „Digitale Innovation in der Produktion“

Praxisnah, regional verankert und zukunftsorientiert: Die ersten Absolvent*innen der Kraft:dasMurtal-Lehrgänge zu digitaler Innovation entwickelten innovativeKonzepte und Strategien für ihre Unternehmen und feierten nun ihren erfolgreichen Abschluss. Am 11. März 2026 feierten die ersten Absolvent*innen der Zertifikatslehrgänge „Digitale Innovation im Vertrieb“ und „Digitale Innovation in der Produktion“ ihren erfolgreichen Abschluss. Die Lehrgänge entstanden aus einer Kooperation der FH CAMPUS 02 BUSINESS SCHOOL mit KRAFT:dasMurtal und brachten Vertreter*innen aus Wirtschaft, Lehre…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 11.05.2026
Die Mitarbeiter*innen der FH CAMPUS 02 feiern 30. Geburtstag der FH

30 Jahre FH CAMPUS 02

Es ist ein besonderer Moment des Innehaltens, wenn eine Institution auf drei Jahrzehnte Bestehen zurückblickt. Eine Geschichte von mutigen Visionen und dem unbändigen Willen, die steirische und österreichische Wirtschaftslandschaft nachhaltig zu prägen. Die FH CAMPUS 02 feiert Jubiläum, und wir feiern eine Erfolgsgeschichte, die zeigt, was passiert, wenn akademischer Anspruch auf die reale Welt der Unternehmen trifft. Von Beginn an…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 22.04.2026
Birte Sammtleben bei der New Perspectives in Science Education Konferenz in Florenz

Neue Perspektiven in der Wissenschaft: Eindrücke von der Konferenz in Florenz

Die Teilnahme an der internationalen Konferenz „New Perspectives in Science Education“, die jährlich in Florenz stattfindet, war für Birte Sammtleben aus dem Department Innovationsmanagement eine bereichernde Erfahrung. Die Konferenz brachte Wissenschaftler*innen, Lehrende sowie Praktiker*innen aus aller Welt zusammen, um innovative Ansätze in der Lehre zu präsentieren und zu diskutieren. Im Rahmen der Konferenz präsentierte Birte ihr Paper mit dem Titel…

FH CAMPUS 02 | 07.04.2026