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Digital Badges - Certified competences in digital format

Boost your career with digital badges! Badges are certificates in digital form, attesting to qualifications gained outside formal studies.

A badge is awarded to certify specific skills and describes the criteria that need to be met to achieve this badge. Each badge also contains information about the organization at which a certain qualification has been acquired. Badges make competencies visible to all, including potential employers, project partners, clients etc. They can be efficiently shared using social media.

MCI offers badges to all MCI students who have collected experience and additional qualifications by engaging in extracurricular activities. You may select your badges according to your preferences, personal interests, and individual career plans. This allows you to create a unique career portfolio for future job applications. In addition, the badge program gives you an opportunity to enhance your digital skills and teaches you to take responsibility for lifelong learning.

Learning through earning: what are the benefits?

Badges @ MCI

Students of all MCI programs can acquire MCI Badges during their studies (extra-curricular i.e. in addition to their regular studies, without ECTS) at the Entrepreneurial School. Once you have fulfilled all conditions and proven your skills through performance requirements, you will receive your badge digitally (with an e-mail and a link to your badge).

Registration for a maximum of 2 badges per academic year
Badges must be completed within one academic year
Flat fee of EUR 75,- per badge (includes all seminars, MCIWebinars etc.)
Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10. (limited availability)

Benefits for students

Badges …

demonstrate new dimensions of learning,
help you create an individual career portfolio,
make you stand out from your competitors in the labor market,
expand your digital competence profile,
are suited for quick and easy distribution and publication on social media,
are easy to find using online search engines,
and can be collected at different institutions in the context of lifelong learning

Benefits for employers

Badges …

allow you to easily trace the skills and competencies of future employees,
are an easy way to quickly obtain detailed information about potential employees’ competencies,
help you identify productive and active individuals with an eagerness to learn,
provide an overview of future employees’ basic digital skills.

Skills based Badges

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed basic skills concerning the management of data. This includes the ability to create and organize as well as statistically analyze data and to dis-play data in meaningful ways. The badge earner has participated in the compulsory and elective workshops and learning opportunities offered by MCI and has demonstrated a sound understanding of basic principles and tools of data science practice including data collection and integration, explora-tory data analysis, predictive modelling, descriptive modelling, data product creation, evaluation, and effective communication.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

can explain und describe what Data Science is and what Data Scientists do
have understood important concepts of statistics (eg. Statistical interference, probability distributions)
can Use R to carry out basic statistical modelling and analysis
can explain the significance of exploratory data analysis (EDA) in data science and know how to apply basic tools (plots, graphs, summary statistics)
can describe the Data Science Process and how its components interact
use APIs and other tools to scrape the Web and collect data
know how to apply basic machine learning
can create effective visualizations of data (to communicate or persuade) and
is aware of ethical and privacy issues in data science

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the following mandatory online courses
- R - an introduction
- Summer School: Data Science – an Overview

has attended at least 2 electives in the field of Data Science
has successfully completed (passed with 60%) the required online tests covering the contents of the mandatory online courses

Mandatory activities on offer

R - An Introduction	Online	ST	EN
Summer School: Data Science - An Overview	Online	ST	EN

Elective activities on offer

HTML/CSS - Grundlagen	F-to-F	WT	GE
Python	Online	WT	GE
Visual Presentation of Information and Data	Online	WT	EN
Digitalization, Ethics & Values	Online	ST	EN
Excel für Fortgeschrittene	F-to-F	ST	GE
Statistische Methoden - SPSS	F-to-F	ST	GE
Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau	Online	ST	EN

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Data Science | Basics

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed knowledge and skills in online and social media marketing. They are able to effectively use a range of marketing tools and strategies in digital environments to address different target groups and are aware of selected digital marketing technologies. The badge earner has participated in the required and elective workshops and learning experiences offered by MCI and submitted a successful strategy paper.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

are familiar with the different tools and strategies of online and social media marketing
can apply digital marketing tools and develop appropriate strategies in different professional contexts
have basic knowledge in Web & Social Media Analytics
have more in-depth knowledge of specific tools and techniques available to digital marketers

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the Winter School: Digitales Marketing – Grundlagen and developed an online marketing strategy for a company or the Winter School: Digital Marketing – an introduction including all required assessment items
has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to digital marketing

Mandatory activities on offer

Winter School: Digital Marketing - an introduction*	Online	WT	EN
Winter School: Digitales Marketing - Grundlagen*	F-to-F	WT	GE

*either or

Elective activities on offer

Blogging & Storytelling	F-to-F	WT	GE
HTML/CSS - Grundlagen	F-to-F	WT	GE
Online Shop Strategies, Guidelines & Solutions - an introduction	Online	WT	EN
Digitalization, Ethics & Values	Online	ST	EN
Google Analytics	F-to-F	ST	GE
Google Ads	Online	ST	DE
SEO-Suchmaschinenoptimierung	F-to-F	ST	GE
Summer School: Social Media Marketing	F-to-F	ST	GE

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Digital Marketing

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed a sound understanding of entrepreneurial action in family businesses - either from the perspective of a successor in their own family business or from the perspective of an employee in a family-run business. Badge recipients have participated in the mandatory and elective workshops and learning experiences offered by MCI. They are familiar with the theoretical foundations of family business management and have gained practical experience in and with family businesses.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

recognise the special features of a family business with its demands on the family, the employees and the company
can define, recognize and characterize challenges for family businesses and determine life cycle phases
are familiar with the basics of entrepreneurial activities in family businesses
know the basics and prerequisites associated with succession in family businesses and are able to analyse new challenges and conflicts during the process for all actors
are familiar with the various methods and instruments of family governance and can apply them
have gained an insight into the daily business and processes of family businesses and practical experience through ineractions with entrepreneurial families.

Evidence
The Badge earner

has completed the MCIWebinar Introduction into Family Business Management
has completed the Winter/Summer School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms
has completed one of the following MCIWebinars:
- Role Conflicts in Family Firms
- Risk Behaviour in Family Firms

has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to family business
has gained practical work experience in a family business (for at least 3 weeks in the past 2 years)
has conducted, transcribed and commented an interview with a family entrepreneur

Mandatory activities on offer

Introduction into Family Business Management	Online	WT	EN
Role Conflicts in Family Firms*	Online	WT	EN
Risk Behaviour in Family Firms*	Online	ST	EN
Winter School: Entrepreneurship in family firms* Summer School: Entrepreneurship in family firms*	Blended	WT ST	EN

*either or

Elective activities on offer

Role Conflicts in Family Firms**	Online	WT	EN
Risk Behaviour in Family Firms**	Online	ST	EN
Participation in the following excursion:* Stanglwirt 5 Sterne Bio- und Wellnessresort	F-to-F	WT	GE
Participation in the following excursion:* Alpenresort Schwarz	F-to-F	ST	GE
Participation in the Family Business Forum: Lecture with company representatives	F-to-F	ST	GE EN
Participation in the event: Family Business Future Summit DACH	F-to-F	ST	GE EN

*either or **if not chosen above as mandatory
F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Family Business

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed a range of skills that allow them to successfully manage their learning and self management. The badge earners have participated in the compulsory and elective workshops and learning opportunities offered by MCI and have gained competences as independent and self-directed learners, including information literacy and study skills.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

knows how to organize, take in and retain new information
can deal with examination and assessment situations
knows how to successfully adapt to and behave in stressful and challenging situations.
is able to apply different effective reading methods
is capable of writing academic- & non-academic papers by using various writing methods
knows about available library resources, ways of literature research and literature management

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the following seminars
- Schreiben kann man lernen
- Resilienz - Was uns stark macht
- Literaturrecherche & Literaturverwaltung mit Citavi

has completed a minimum of 3 electives related to learning skills
has submitted a successful reflection paper describing the changes he/she has made with regards to his/her study routine and learning habits

Mandatory activities on offer

Schreiben kann man lernen	F-to-F	WT	GE
Resilienz - Was uns stark macht	F-to-F	ST	GE
Literaturrecherche & Literaturverwaltung mit Citavi (WT)* Literaturrecherche & Literaturverwaltung mit Citavi (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE

*either or

Elective activities on offer

Fit & Gelassen durchs Studium	Online	WT	GE
Lernen (wieder) lernen: Study Skills für den erfolgreichen Start ins Semester	Online	WT	GE
Präsentieren mit Screencasts	Online	WT	GE
Visual presentation of information and data	Online	WT	EN
Word für wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Formatvorlagen & Grafiken	F-to-F	WT	GE
Crash-Kurs Rechtschreibung	Online	ST	GE
Digital learning opportunities	Online	ST	EN
Statistische Methoden - SPSS	F-to-F	ST	GE
LaTeX - Grundlagen (F-to-F)* LaTeX - Basics (Online)*	F-to-F Online	WT	GE EN
LaTeX - Fortgeschritten* LaTeX – Advanced*	Online	WT	GE EN
LaTeX – Engineering Spezial (WT)* LaTeX – Engineering Spezial (ST)* LaTeX – Specialization Engineering (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN

*either or
F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Learning Skills

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed skills concerning the management of scientific data. This includes the ability to create and organize as well as statistically analyze data and to display data in meaningful ways. The badge earner has participated in the compulsory and elective workshops and learning opportunities offered by MCI and demonstrated a sound understanding of the way scientific data is supposed to be handled.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who have earned this badge

are familiar with and can use various software packages to appropriately manage, manipulate and display a variety of data
have a good understanding of underlying principles of data management and programming
have basic programming skills for different purposes in technical contexts

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the mandatory seminar Matlab
Has attended at least 2 of the following mandatory LaTeX courses
- LaTeX – Grundlagen or LaTeX – Basics
- LaTeX – Fortgeschritten or LaTeX Advanced
- LaTeX - Engineering Spezial or LaTeX - Specialization Engineering

has completed a minimum of 3 electives related to scientific data management
has successfully completed (passed with 60%) online tests covering the contents of all the chosen mandatory activities (Matlab and LaTeX).

Mandatory activities on offer

Matlab (WT)* Matlab (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE
LaTeX - Grundlagen (F-to-F)* LaTeX - Basics (Online)*	F-to-F Online	WT	GE EN
LaTeX - Fortgeschritten* LaTeX – Advanced*	Online	WT	GE EN
LaTeX – Engineering Spezial (WT)* LaTeX – Engineering Spezial (ST)* LaTeX – Specialization Engineering (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN

*either or

Elective activities on offer

Excel für leicht-Fortgeschrittene	F-to-F	WT	GE
HTML/CSS - Grundlagen	F-to-F	WT	GE
Visual presentation of information and data	Online	WT	EN
LaTeX - Grundlagen (F-to-F)* LaTeX - Basics (Online)*	F-to-F Online	WT	GE EN
LaTeX - Fortgeschritten* LaTeX – Advanced*	Online	WT	GE EN
LaTeX – Engineering Spezial (WT)* LaTeX – Engineering Spezial (ST)* LaTeX – Specialization Engineering (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN
Digitalization, Ethics & Values	Online	ST	EN
Excel für Fortgeschrittene	F-to-F	ST	GE
Statistische Methoden - SPSS	F-to-F	ST	GE

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Scientific Data Management

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed a sound understanding of entrepreneurial activities in start-ups. Badge recipients have participated in the mandatory & elective workshops and learning experiences offered by MCI. They are familiar with theoretical knowledge in the field of start-up management and have gained practical experience in the day-to-day practices and processes involved in running a start-ups. Through these learning experiences, participants are inspired and prepared for future careers in start-ups, both as founders and as employees.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

are familiar with the basic entrepreneurial activities
can define, recognize and characterize start-ups and determine life cycle phases
know the basics and prerequisites associated with starting up a business
are familiar with the various management tools and practices in start-ups and can apply them in the areas of strategy, finance, marketing, HR, technology and product development
have gained an insight into the daily business and processes of start-ups and practical experience by working in a start-up

Evidence
The Badge earner

has completed the online course: Entrepreneurship & Business Models
has completed the Summer School: Start-up Management
has gained practical experience in a start-up: part-time/full-time or founder for at least 2 weeks
has completed at least 2 electives from the badge

Mandatory activities on offer

Entrepreneurship & Business Models	Online	WT	EN
Summer School: Start-up Management	Blended	ST	EN
Pitch Training	Online	ST	EN

Elective activities on offer

Introduction into Start-up Communities	Online	ST	EN
Winter School: Digital Entrepreneurship	F-to-F	WT	EN
Winter School: Innovation & Start-ups	F-to-F	WT	EN
Winter School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms Summer School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms	Blended	WT ST	EN
Participation in events, programs, courses, workshops, seminars organized by Startup Tirol or Standortagentur Tirol or SETup (minimum 2 days)	F-to-F Online	WT ST	GE EN

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Start-Up Management

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed the ability to communicate effectively in a range of digital environments and using a variety of digital tools and media. They are familiar with netiquette and communication norms, and are able to use digital tools and strategies to collaborate with others in virtual teams and projects. They can create digital communications for different pur-poses and audiences and are aware of privacy and security issues in digital spaces. The badge earner has participated in the required and elective workshops and learning experiences offered by MCI and has successfully created and maintained a blog.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who have earned this badge

are familiar with and are able to use a range of digital communication media and tools effectively
understand and respect rules of behavior in online communication, also with regards to different spheres (private, professional, public, academic)
are able to design and develop digital communications for different purposes e.g. to persuade, inform, entertain, guide and support
are able to communicate and present themselves professionally in a digital environment
are aware of and can use digital platforms and social media tools to build and maintain a professional digital identity and network
are aware of the characteristics of virtual teams and have practiced collaborating online know a range of tools and platforms for virtual team work know how to look after their privacy and security in digital settings

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the following mandatory offers
- 23 Things – building digital skills
- Professional digital communication & teamwork
- LinkedIn für die berufliche Zukunft nutzen or Using LinkedIn for a professional career

has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to digital communication
has a professional and comprehensive LinkedIn profile with a substantive number of at least 30 contacts and/or connections.

Mandatory activities on offer

23 things – building digital skills	Online	WT	EN
Professional digital communication & teamwork	Online	WT	EN
LinkedIn für die berufliche Zukunft nutzen*	Online	WT	GE
Using LinkedIn for a professional career*	Online	ST	EN

*either or

Elective activities on offer

Blogging & Storytelling	F-to-F	WT	GE
How to build a personal website	F-to-F	WT	EN
Präsentieren mit Screencasts	Online	WT	GE
Visual presentation of information and data	Online	WT	EN
Digitalization, Ethics & Values	Online	ST	EN
Digital learning opportunities	Online	ST	EN
Social Media – Digital Networking	Online	ST	EN

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Digital Communication

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed a sound understanding of entrepreneurial skills. The badge earners have participated in the required and elective workshops/seminars and learning experiences offered by MCI. They have learned how to develop their business ideas, how to write a sound business plan, and have gained practical insight into the practices and processes of start-ups.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

is familiar with the theoretical fundamentals of entrepreneurship
has gained insights and collected experiences in entrepreneurial activities
knows how to visualize ideas and insights
is trained in out-of-the-box thinking
can discuss the ideas of others and can develop his/her own ideas by accepting criticism and improving and refining initial ideas
can participate successfully in an ideas competition and is able to give a good elevator pitch
can create a well-structured business plan.

Evidence
The Badge earner

has completed the online course Entrepreneurship & Business Models
has completed one out of the three Winter/Summer Schools:
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Innovation & Start-ups
- Entrepreneurship in Family Firms
has submitted his/her idea to the MCI Creativity Award
has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to entrepreneurship

Mandatory activities on offer

Entrepreneurship & Business Models	Online	WT	EN
Winter School: Digital Entrepreneurship*	F-to-F	WT	EN
Winter School: Innovation & Start-ups*	F-to-F	WT	EN
Winter School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms* Summer School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms*	Blended	WT ST	EN

*either or

Elective activities on offer

Exponential Transformation	Online	WT	EN
Hidden entrepreneurial champions	Online	WT	EN
Winter School: Digital Entrepreneurship**	F-to-F	WT	EN
Winter School: Innovation & Start-ups**	F-to-F	WT	EN
Pitch Training	Online	ST	EN
Social Entrepreneurship	Online	ST	EN
Leadership & Responsibility (WT)* Leadership & Responsibility (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN
Winter School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms Summer School: Entrepreneurship in Family Firms	Blended	WT ST	EN
Practical experience in entrepreneurship while working in a start-up or an entrepreneurship relevant department (e.g. business development etc.) as intern, employee (part time / full time) or founder (min. 2 weeks).	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN
Participation in events, programs, courses, workshops, seminars organized by Startup Tirol, Standortagentur Tirol or SETup (minimum 2 days)	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN

*either or / **if not chosen above as mandatory
F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Entrepreneurship

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed international career skills including cultural and self-awareness, gained knowledge of different conventions in job applications and experienced international work or study. The badge earner has participated in the compulsory and elective workshops and learning opportunities offered by MCI, submitted a successful reflection paper, demonstrated adequate second language proficiency, and documented international work or study experience.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who have earned this badge

have identified their own strengths and weaknesses and have received feedback
can assess their suitability for a given job opportunity in an international context
are aware of different conventions in job applications in diverse countries
are aware of intercultural differences
are aware of their own attitudes and cultural biases
can speak more than one language
have gained international study or work experience of a minimum of 12 weeks in a non-German speaking country within the last 2 years*

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the following seminars/MCIWebinars
- Assessment Center Training
- How to carry out a perfect job interview
- Selling yourself for the right job
- Bridging Cultures

has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to international career development
has written a successful reflection paper (Part A – related to workshops and Part B – related to intercultural experience)
has prepared a job application and CV in English
has provided confirmation of study or work experience of a minimum of 12 weeks in a non-German speaking country within the last 2 years

Mandatory activities on offer

Assessment Center Training	F-to-F	WT	EN
How to carry out a perfect job interview	F-to-F	WT	EN
Selling yourself for the right job	F-to-F	WT	EN
Bridging Cultures	Online	ST	EN

Elective activities on offer

Finding your perfect match	F-to-F	WT	EN
Career Lunch: Tipps für die Bewerbung & Personal Branding	F-to-F	WT	GE
LinkedIn für die berufliche Zukunft nutzen	Online	WT	GE
How to apply in English	Online	ST	EN
Social media - Digital networking	Online	ST	EN
Successful Skype & Telephone Interviews	Online	ST	EN
Using LinkedIn for a professional career	Online	ST	EN
Acting as a Buddy for international students	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN
Language course	F-to-F	WT ST

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Incoming students
International degree seeking and incoming exchange students from non-German speaking countries do not need to provide confirmation of study or work experience abroad.

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge International Career Skills

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed a sound understanding of responsible management, including sustainability, responsibility and ethics. The badge earner has participated in the required and elective workshops and learning experiences offered by MCI. They have also submitted a successful reflection paper that demonstrates the ability to apply principles of responsible management to their own context.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

are familiar with the Global Compact and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Understand the role of corporations in contributing to the creation of sustainable, social, environmental and economic value
Have engaged with others in dialogue on key issues related to ethics, global social responsibility, and sustainability
Have critically examined various case studies illustrating aspects of ethical and social responsibility issues, also in an intercultural context
Have thinking and analytical skills using ethical frameworks
Have reflected on and articulated their own stance and role in advancing ethical, sustainable, responsible practices and values

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the following mandatory offers
- Competences for responsible management
- Responsible Management – an introduction
- Winter School: Business Ethics

has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to responsible management
has written a successful reflection paper (guided reflection based on questions

Mandatory activities on offer

Competences for responsible management	Online	WT	EN
Responsible Management - an introduction	Online	WT	EN
Winter School: Business Ethics	Blended	WT	EN

Elective activities on offer

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - an introduction	Online	WT	EN
Corporate Social Responsibility	Online	ST	EN
Digitalization, Ethics & Values	Online	ST	EN
MOOC: EU values & digitalization	Blended	ST	EN
Rhetoric for debating	F-to-F	ST	EN
Social Entrepreneurship	Online	ST	EN
Social Justice and the Bottom Line	F-to-F	ST	EN
Leadership & Responsibility (WT)* Leadership & Responsibility (ST)*	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN
Active participation in Sneep	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN
Volunteering as part of the MCI4good Initiative (at least 20 hours)	F-to-F	WT ST	GE EN

*either or

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Responsible Management

This badge is awarded to individuals who have developed self-marketing skills including self-awareness, self-reflection and confidence and are able to articulate and present these in professional contexts and through appropriate channels. The badge earner has participated in the required and elective workshops and learning experiences offered by MCI, submitted a successful reflection paper as well as a CV and application in German and a link to their online professional profile.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who earned this badge

have identified their own strengths and weaknesses and have received feedback
can assess their suitability for a given job opportunity
know how to write a suitable application and CV in German
are aware of various application channels and how to make effective use of them
can present themselves as self-reflective individuals in professional contexts

Evidence
The Badge earner

has attended the following mandatory workshops
- Finding your perfect match
- Assessment Center Training or Assessment Center - Falle oder Chance?
- Bewerbungstraining & Selbstmarketing
- Mein Profil & Karriereplan

has completed a minimum of 2 electives related to self marketing
has submitted a reflection paper
can show a professional online profile on a common social media platform
has prepared an application and CV in German

Mandatory activities on offer

Finding your perfect match	F-to-F	WT	EN
Assessment Center Training*	F-to-F	WT	EN
Assessment Center - Falle oder Chance?*	F-to-F	ST	GE
Bewerbungstraining & Selbstmarketing	F-to-F	ST	GE
Mein Profil & Karriereplan	F-to-F	ST	GE

*either or

Elective activities on offer

How to build a personal website	Online	WT	EN
Career Lunch: Tipps für die Bewerbung & Personal Branding	F-to-F	WT	GE
LinkedIn für die berufliche Zukunft nutzen	Online	WT	GE
How to apply in English	Online	ST	EN
Social Media – Digital Networking	Online	ST	EN
Successful Skype & Telephone Interviews	Online	ST	EN
Using LinkedIn for a professional career	Online	ST	EN
Career Lunch: Wieviel bin ich wert? Die Gehaltsfrage für Berufseinsteiger/-innen	F-to-F	ST	GE

F-to-F = Face-to-face, WT = Winter term, ST = Summer term, GE = German, EN = English

Online Registration! Registration period: 1.09. to 15.10.

Badge Self Marketing

Engagement based Badges (for free)

This badge is awarded to individuals who have contributed to the MCI Community by investing time and effort to represent and advocate for defined student groups as an official student representative.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who have earned this badge

have developed social and communication skills
have learned about self-management and organisation
have acquired presentation and public speaking skills
know about empathy and team skills

Evidence
The badge earner has a

Registration of the function/role in MCI Designer for the required period
Submission of a reflection on successes, highlights, main issues etc. in an appropriate format (this can include a paper, a screencast, a short video or blog entry)

Activities
Student representative in one of the following functions or committees:

Class Representation	Entire duration of study program
Study Program Representation	Minimum of 2 semesters
MCI University Representation	Minimum of 2 semesters
Representation in the Academic Council	Minimum of 2 semesters

There is no registration for this badge.

Please have your function/role confirmed via signature on the form Evidence Student Advocate ( pdf | 241.78K ) from the Student & Career Center. Subsequently, please send a reflection paper (see above) and the form "Evidence Student Advocate" to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The chair of the ÖH will check and confirm the reflection paper and the badge will then be sent to you by e-mail.

Badge Student Advocate

This badge is awarded to individuals who have formally acted in the role of a mentor for one or more MCI students over a minimum period of one academic year. MCI mentors are an important component of students’ personal and career development and receive customized training that prepares them for this role.

The MCI mentors support students in preparing for their career start, and share their professional and personal experience with their mentees. MCI mentors are companions, who listen, answer questions, provide feedback, motivate, offer advice and convey their own successes and life lessons. They also provide access to their professional networks.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who have earned this badge

have participated in the MCI mentoring training session
have honed their mentoring & coaching skills, in particular their abilities to inspire and support young talents
have further enhanced their leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
have further developed their capacity for self-awareness and reflection and shared their own practice and experience

Evidence
The badge earner

has actively participated in the mandatory mentoring training session
has formally mentored at least one student over the duration of one academic year.
has submitted the mentoring report card

Badge MCI Mentor | NEW

This badge is awarded to individuals who have shown engagement beyond their immediate study re-quirements. As active students or alumni they have invested time and effort to contribute to the MCI community by promoting MCI programs and services to prospective target groups.

They have participated in a minimum of three different activities such as the MCI Open House, career fairs, and other information events, and have provided their unique perspective and experience as an MCI student or alumnus/a.

Competences, skills & knowledge
Individuals who have earned this badge

have acquired social and communication skills
have learned about self-management and organisation
are aware of marketing and sales perspectives.

Evidence
The badge earner

Has actively participated in a minimum of three different promotional activities and has received confirmation from involved departments.

Activities
The badge earner can choose from the following activities

Assistance at fairs	S
Assistance at school visits	S
Presentation of MCI at the Partner University during the semester abroad	S
“Bring a friend” as part of an MCI initiative, bring a prospective student to a lecture	S
Providing advice at MCI events/initiatives	S \| A
„Back to School“ Organization/ realization of a school visit at ones former school	S \| A
Recommendation	S \| A
Initiation of cooperation or activities with companies and organizations	S \| A
Participation in MCI video production	S \| A
Lecture	A
Participation in student admission interviews	A

S = Activity for Students, A = Activity for Alumni

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Evidence MCI Ambassador - Students ( pdf | 163.60K )
Evidence MCI Ambassador - Alumni ( pdf | 161.83K )

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General Terms & Conditions

All the extracurricular courses and assignments etc. have to be completed by the end of the current academic year; the 75% attendance requirement applies to all courses as usual; compensation work is normally not possible.
Participants have to read all relevant information about digital badges in general and know all the requirements of the single badge they register for.
The registration for a badge is binding.
Students can register for a maximum of 2 badges only per academic year.
All respective seminars, webinars, etc. are included in the flat fee of EUR 75 per badge. If students discontinue their participation in the badge program and do not complete all requirements, they will be invoiced for all workshops and seminars they have attended if their total costs exceed EUR 75; the flat fee is not refundable.
Enrollment in more than the minimal number of elective courses is possible and included in the flat fee of EUR 75. However, participants muss attend all courses they have registered for to the generally required attendance rate of at least 75%. If they fail to participate or do not de-register 2 weeks before the course begins, they will be charged the full course fee.
Management Center Innsbruck will communicate the MCI email address of the participants to Open Badge Factory, the badge issuing platform used for the badge program. Open Badge Factory complies with EU legislation on privacy and data protection and does not pass any information on to other third parties without consent. More detailed information about Open Badge Factory’s policies is available here: Open Badge Factory Privacy Policy & Open Badge Factory Data protection statement
Management Center Innsbruck reserves the right to withdraw a badge from the annual offer should the minimal number of registrations not be reached.