Academic catalog
Degrees & Badges Courses Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) ECC
The Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) ECC Program follows a structured curriculum with predetermined requirements in Foundational Studies, Knowledge Domains, Study Domains, and electives. Offered at Salzburg College, the B.G.S. emphasizes Economics, Communication, and Culture, preparing students for professional growth in an international context through interdisciplinary academic training. The curriculum develops leadership, cultural competence, and essential soft skills, while integrating emerging topics such as neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and environmental issues. Broad-based coursework in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences fosters critical thinking, effective communication, ethical awareness, and global perspective. Within the program, students may choose one or more minors in Economics, Communication, German, or Global Studies.
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Degrees & Badges Courses Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) ECS
The Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) in Economics, Communication, and Sports follows a structured curriculum with defined requirements in Foundational Studies, Knowledge Domains, Study Domains, and electives. Offered at Salzburg College, the program prepares students for professional growth in an international setting through interdisciplinary training that integrates economic analysis, strategic communication, and sports and fitness studies. A distinctive applied component requires students to complete a sport- and fitness-related internship across six semesters and to actively participate on a local sports team, ensuring sustained practical experience alongside academic learning. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, cultural competence, and essential soft skills while incorporating emerging topics such as neuroscience and artificial intelligence, and provides a broad-based education that develops critical thinking, communication skills, ethical awareness, and global perspective.
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Degrees & Badges Courses Graduate Badge Global Inclusive Leadership (I.C.L.)
The Graduate Summer School in Global Inclusive Leadership offers an intensive, interdisciplinary exploration of leadership, communication, and cultural competence in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Designed for graduate students, recent bachelor’s graduates, and professionals, the program develops advanced understanding of inclusive leadership practices, cultural intelligence, and the dynamics of power, identity, and communication across borders. Participants examine how culture shapes political, economic, and organizational contexts while strengthening their ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively in diverse environments. The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with applied research and contemporary perspectives on globalization, religion, language, and cognition, preparing graduates for leadership roles in business, international organizations, NGOs, education, public service, and media where inclusive leadership skills are essential.
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German Courses for Study Abroad Students
Study Abroad semester students at Salzburg College are required to take at least one German course (for credit or audit). Students who have never studied German before are automatically enrolled in Beginning German I. Students with prior knowledge in German will complete an online place-ment test to determine their German proficiency level. Information on the placement test will be e-mailed to the students approximately 4-6 weeks before the start of the semester. For semester students the required German course takes place during Block A. Due to block scheduling, it is possible for students to take a second German course during Block B. This means that Beginning German I students can elect to take Beginning German II afterwards. Upon successful completion of Beginning German II, students will have reached level A1 of the Common European Frame-work of Reference for Languages. For Intermediate and Advanced Ger-man students who want to continue studying German during Block B we also offer advanced options.
Study Abroad summer students can take one German language course per session.
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German Courses for Degrees & Badges Students
Degree seeking students are required to take at least one German course during their studies at Salzburg College. The degree program scheduling recommends taking all German language courses necessary to reach lev-el B1. Any German language course successfully completed will count toward degree program studies.
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German Courses for Pathway Students
Please see specific program requirements.
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Private Music Instruction
Private Music Instruction is designed for music majors. Please inform Salzburg College as soon as possible of needs and/or requirements so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Students need to send Salzburg College their music repertoire, information on previous studies, their study plans for Salzburg, and a letter from their current instructor(s). Arrangements for earning credit from private music instruction in Salzburg must be made ahead of time with the Music Department of the home uni-versity.
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Study Abroad Courses Semester Program
To support the overall Austrian experience, two courses are required of all students studying at least one semester at Salzburg College:
– The European Experience: History, Politics and Culture OR Cross-Cultural Communication and understanding OR Austrian History, Politics, Society & Culture OR History of the Western World II (for credit)
– One German language course (for credit or audit)
The required minimum number of semester credit hours is 12-15. For a course load above 15 credit hours, prior approval from Salzburg College is necessary. Students are welcome to audit courses as long as they attend regularly and do not disrupt class. Prior approval from Salzburg College must be obtained to audit a course. Most courses do not have prerequisites and are open to all students. Please see individual course descriptions for more details.
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Independent Study
In case a student needs to fulfill a special requirement not offered in this catalogue, please contact Salzburg College. Arrangements for independ-ent study can be made for various academic fields such as Business Ad-ministration, Social Sciences, History, Music, etc.
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