WU Executive Academy - The Vienna University of Economics and Business
Welthandelsplatz 1
1020
Vienna
Austria
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The Program

State-of-the-art lecture halls
Executive MBA
The Executive MBA has been designed for experienced participants who want to broaden their business knowledge and vision in general management. We offer three different Executive MBA programs, two in English and one in German.
Professional MBA
The Professional MBA combines a broad business management education with a functional or industry focus. We offer a large variety of specializations:
The University

Campus WU
Europe's Leading Business University
The WU Vienna was founded by the Austrian Emperor in 1898. Today, it is the leading business university in Europe, with more than half of all Austrian business graduates having earned their degrees from this university. It closed ties with more than 200 partner universities worldwide and its career planning center counts over 100 corporate members in Europe. The WU Vienna has world-renowned faculty, an international orientation, proximity to and connections with Eastern Europe, and a great infrastructure.
The Business School

Building Executive Academy
Executive Education at the Highest International Level
The WU Executive Academy, the business school of the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), Europe's largest business university, brings more than 100 years of experience and an excellent reputation to the field of executive education. Thus it belongs to the leading business universities worldwide. The executive education portfolio of the WU Executive Academy includes MBA and Master of Laws programs, university certificate programs, custom programs and continuing education. In recent years, the WU Executive Academy has become one of the leading providers in Central and Eastern Europe.
As part of WU, the WU Executive Academy is AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accredited. EQUIS is an internationally recognized accreditation system offered by the European Foundation of Management. Moreover, the outstanding quality of its MBA programs has been recognized by AMBA (Association of MBAs) awarding its renowned global accreditation. Apart from WU, less than 75 business universities and business schools around the globe, and just two in the German-speaking world, meet the strict quality standards of all three accreditation agencies.
Current achievements of the WU Executive Academy
- Financial Times European Business School Ranking (2019): # 41
- Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking (2020): # 32 worldwide, #11 in EU, #2 in DACH
Renowned experts
Being part of WU, the WU Executive Academy provides access to the expertise of some 400 faculty members and countless experts in more than 200 partner universities all over the world. The knowledge we provide is of immediate practical relevance and is kept up-to-date through our scientific research capabilities. The faculty of the WU Executive Academy consists of both internationally renowned professors and top executives. Together, they provide the latest scientifically-based knowledge - and in-depth views of state-of-the-art applications of management models.
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The Faculty

Executive MBA lecture
Being part of WU, the WU Executive Academy provides access to the expertise of some 400 faculty members and countless experts in more than 200 partner universities all over the world. The knowledge we provide is of immediate practical relevance and is kept up-to-date through our scientific research capabilities. The faculty of the WU Executive Academy consists of both internationally renowned professors and top executives. Together, they provide the latest scientifically-based knowledge - and in-depth views of state-of-the-art applications of management models.
Entry Requirements

ADMISSION CRITERIA
Diversity is essential to the quality of the Global Executive MBA program. We select all our Executive MBA participants with great care, considering cultural and academic background, skills and work experience.
Criteria include:
- Solid career progression
- Management and leadership skills
- Ability to commit to a challenging program
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- A clear career vision
- Ambition and drive
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
MBA applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent to a bachelor's degree or higher)
- Minimum of 5 years (Executive MBA) / 3 years (Professional MBA) of relevant work experience
- Leadership experience
- Proficiency in written and spoken English or German (depending on specialization)
Application Procedure
Online application and admission interview
Tuition and Fees
The total program fee is
- EUR 36,000 - 45,000 for the Professional MBA programs
- EUR 39,000 - 49,000 for the Executive MBA programs.
This fee includes course materials, examination fee and catering during modules. Accommodation & travel expenses are not covered by the program fee. The program fee is VAT exempt according to § 6 paragraph 12 Austrian Value Added Tax Law. The program fee may be tax deductible.
Financial Aid
At specific times scholarships for our MBA programs are available. Please find detailed information on scholarships at Find the Perfect Financing Options
Location

The new Campus WU opened 2013.
The blocked modules (in-class time) take place in Vienna.
Depending on the program, field studies e.g. to Minneapolis, Rio de Janeiro, New York or Boston are organized additional to the regular teaching modules.
Programs at WU Executive Academy
Part-Time
- Residencies may take place in USA, the UAE, and /or Brazil.
- €6,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program offers a residency in New York City and Boston.
- €3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program includes a residency in Boston, USA.
- € 3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- €2,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program includes a residency in the USA.
- € 3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
Executive MBA
- Program is offered in cooperation with the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, students gain double MBA.
- Program includes international residencies in China, India, Chile, Argentina and the USA.
- Program includes international residencies in Austria and the USA.
- €3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
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The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online, and helps you connect with others interested in the same programs. Add a program to your personal Application Tracker watch list by clicking on the "Follow" button displayed on every business school listing. See the activities of all the schools you have followed by going to Application Tracker. You can view and edit your Application Tracker status anytime in your account. The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online.
Programs at WU Executive Academy
Part-Time
- Residencies may take place in USA, the UAE, and /or Brazil.
- €6,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program offers a residency in New York City and Boston.
- €3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program includes a residency in Boston, USA.
- € 3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- €2,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program includes a residency in the USA.
- € 3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- Program includes a residency in North America or Europe.
- € 3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
- €3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
Executive MBA
- Program is offered in cooperation with the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, students gain double MBA.
- Program includes international residencies in China, India, Chile, Argentina and the USA.
- Program includes international residencies in Austria and the USA.
- €3,000 granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2021.
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Application Tracker - WU Executive Academy
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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Adinan Bak... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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sadia Nows... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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Hala Hamam | following | MBA Health Care Management | 10+ years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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sky launch... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
Alves.Ina | following | MBA Energy Management | 6 years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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dave.chinw... | following | --- | 10+ years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
MarwaS | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
jt-2015 | following | Global Executive MBA | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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1015289371... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
ivanas.mn | following | Global Executive MBA | 10+ years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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mirgen | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
Jalal Uddi... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
Ellaefr | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
samabus | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
Sbole | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
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matt.qw | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
anilburako... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
kokolakis1... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
mariyabs | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
jnd129 | following | --- | 5 years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
regina | following | --- | 1 year | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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kyuri | admitted | --- | 10+ years | --- | admitted | Dec 13, 2011 | Jan 09, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
ezeqaj | following | --- | 8 years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
sophal | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
vishalbhol... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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Evan2007 | following | --- | 8 years | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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fares | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
unmesh | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
alshoura20... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
sarahtempl... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
Kaleemulla... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
lynxvelasc... | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
sachinbole | following | --- | --- | --- | following | --- | --- | --- |
User | Status | Program | Work Exp. | Class Rank | Status | Application | Complete | Decision |
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cm18801200... | admitted | --- | 10+ years | --- | admitted | --- | --- | --- |
The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online, and helps you connect with others interested in the same programs. Add a program to your personal Application Tracker watch list by clicking on the "Follow" button displayed on every business school listing. See the activities of all the schools you have followed by going to Application Tracker. You can view and edit your Application Tracker status anytime in your account. The Application Tracker tool lets you track and display the status of your MBA applications online.
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