Graduates in Conversation

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FERNFH is very proud of its graduates. Through the “Alumni.Erzählen.” series, FERNFH alumni take center stage to share their experiences and stories, thereby becoming active ambassadors for their former university.

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Jonathan Prokop, B.S., M.A., M.A.
Business Informatics | Master's (2017)
Professional Experience:

Head of Digital Business Portal & Data Exchange

Company:

Techem

After graduating, numerous new opportunities automatically open up in the job market. I had already gained a foothold in IT project management while I was still a student, so that I could focus more on leadership and international management in the years that followed.

Daniel Stocker, B.Eng., M.A.
Professional Experience:

Head of Quality Management/Regulatory Affairs/Marketing

I chose FERNFH because its innovative learning methods allow everyone to balance professional, personal, and academic growth.

Petra Mey Koran-Büchner, B.A.
Professional Experience:

Head of Cabin Crews

All the topics I studied—such as economics and psychology—are incorporated into my day-to-day management work.

Bernadette Winetzhammer,B.Eng., M.A.
Professional Experience:

Quality Manager

I was particularly captivated by the psychology courses. Especially when it comes to diversity in the workplace and employee retention—there’s huge potential here for companies.

Nico Rohorzka, B.A.
Professional Experience:

HR & Marketing Manager

Think about what your college experience might look like, what resources you have, and why you want to pursue this path.

Melanie Schmidhuber, B.A.
Professional Experience:

Plasma Center Supervisor

I see a huge advantage of distance learning in that, after the kickoff event, you have the flexibility to set your own study schedule, yet there are still fixed deadlines. Studying here allowed me to fulfill my lifelong dream while working full-time.

Andrea Krettek, B.A.
Aging Services Management | Bachelor's Degree (2021)
Professional Experience:

Line Manager & Clinical Trial Associate

I was looking for a degree program that I could integrate into my daily life and that also had a strong practical focus—and I found it at FERNFH.

Christoph Kroupa, B.A., M.A.
Business Information Systems | Bachelor's Degree (2022)
Business Information Systems | Bachelor's Degree (2019)
Professional Experience:

IT Demand Manager

Since the IT sector has been booming in recent years, business informatics is also becoming increasingly important and in demand. The comprehensive curriculum has opened up a whole new range of tools and information to me and has greatly broadened my perspective.

Andrea Reithmaier, M.A.
Aging Services Management | Bachelor's Degree (2021)
Professional Experience:

Management of the Elisabeth Laxenburg Nursing Home

I now understand many of the processes and procedures in nursing homes and am able to assess situations differently in my day-to-day work.

Marion Thiel-Hitmann, B.A., M.A.
Aging Services Management | Bachelor's Degree (2017)
Professional Experience:

MTD; Risk and Quality Manager

Company:

Vienna General Hospital (AKH)

I have learned to communicate and argue in a scientific and fact-based manner—this makes it easier for me to achieve my goals.

Daniela Temmel, B.A.
Aging Services Management | Bachelor's Degree (2021)
Professional Experience:

Certified Health and Nursing Professional (DGKP)

The ability to manage my time almost entirely on my own was essential to successfully completing my studies.

Arijana Sultanovic, M.A.
Professional Experience:

Head of Marketing

I always had a contact person who responded very quickly, and the overall service was excellent.

Alexander Ernst, B.A.
Professional Experience:

Business Clerk

Company:

Energie Steiermark Technik GmbH(Energie Steiermark Group)

This type of program offers a high degree of flexibility and effectively combines theoretical content with practical, day-to-day professional experience.

Beatrix Heinzl, B.A.
Professional Experience:

COO / Authorized Signatory

Company:

Anton Koschier GmbH(as the holding company for Koschier IT Outsourcing, Koschier Software Development, and MARVA GmbH)

Through the distance learning program, I particularly benefited from the practical, up-to-date knowledge that I could apply right away.

Bernhard Sigl, B.A.
Professional Experience:

Regional Sales Manager

Studying makes it much easier to apply theoretical models to everyday professional practice.

Elisabeth Pammer, B.A., M.A.
Professional Experience:

Managing Director

The FERNFH program with a focus on human resource management gave my career a real boost in terms of expertise.

Beate Ennemoser, B.A.
Professional Experience:

Senior Executives in Accounting, Controlling, and Project Management

Company:

bofrost Austria GmbH

I'm a devoted mother, and I also enjoy working. This degree program allowed me to remain flexible.

Dominik Leitner, M.A.
Business Informatics | Master's (2019)
Professional Experience:

IT Operator

Company:

Allianz Technology

Studying at FERNFH allowed me to shift my professional career toward a field that aligns with my personal interests.

Angela Koch, BA(FH)
Aging Services Management | Bachelor's Degree (2019)
Professional Experience:

Management of the Graz-Wetzelsdorf Senior Center

Company:

Volkshilfe Nonprofit Operating Company, LLC

The Aging Services Management program makes an important contribution to the future of the healthcare system.

Nada Orsulic
Professional Experience:

Former Student & HR Project Manager

This training program opened up a number of opportunities for me; in particular, the focus on HR helped me gain a foothold in the field and land my dream job.

Philipp Schiffner, B.A.
Business Information Systems | Bachelor's Degree (2019)
Professional Experience:

IT Service Manager

Company:

PORR AG

Even while I was still in college, I was able to apply what I had learned to my day-to-day work. That’s how I was able to fully understand the business side of my job for the first time.

Julie Blattmann, B.A.
Aging Services Management | Bachelor's Degree (2018)
Professional Experience:

Project Manager

Company:

Vienna Social Fund

The course material—including all topics related to e-health and ambient assisted living—helps me understand the big picture and actively contribute to the discussion in my day-to-day work.

Christiane Stranzinger, B.A., M.A.
Professional Experience:

Military Helicopter Pilot & Flight Leader

Company:

Austrian Armed Forces

The deeper I delved into the subjects of business administration and business psychology during my studies, the more career options became available to me.

Wolfgang Portugaller, B.Eng. (FH), M.A.
Professional Experience:

Group Lead, Engineering Software Tools

Company:

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH

Thanks to my studies at FERNFH, I now find it much easier as a developer to speak a common language with my colleagues in product management and sales.

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