WU Executive Academy - The Vienna University of Economics and Business

State-of-the-art lecture halls

We offer Executive and Professional MBAs.
Our Executive MBA programs are designed for experienced executives who are seeking a general management education. This are our two Executive MBAs:

Global Executive MBA

Executive MBA Bucharest

A Professional MBA program is the right option for you, if you want to combine hands-on specialist know how and general management. Explore our nine different Professional MBA specializations here.

Besides, our executive education portfolio includes:

·         Professional Masters

·         Certificate Programs

·         Continuing Education

·         Custom Programs

Campus WU

The Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) was founded by the Austrian Emperor in 1898. Today, it is one of the leading business universities in Europe, with more than half of all Austrian business graduates having earned their degrees from this university. It closed ties with more than 240 partner universities worldwide. The WU has international renowned faculty and strong connections to Eastern Europe.

• Vienna - in the heart of Europe
• The combination of high quality of life, rich history, culture and nature in Vienna is unique.
• Additionally, Vienna is in one of the world’s most livable cities, easy to reach and an important hub for international organizations and companies.

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Building Executive Academy

The WU Executive Academy belongs to the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU), one of the leading business universities in Europe with more than 100 years of experience and an excellent reputation in executive education.

As a university, we are independent, aware of our responsibility towards society and committed to scientific integrity.

The WU Executive Academy’s outstanding quality is proven by its placement in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking and various other rankings.

Moreover, we are triple accredited. Less than 1% of business schools in the world have quality levels recognized by the three largest business school accreditation organizations: AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) by the European Foundation of Management.

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Executive MBA lecture

International diversity in faculty and students

In our programs we bring together

·         renowned professors from top universities around the world

·         top executives and experts from leading corporations

to provide you with latest scientific findings as well as with hands-on know how applicable in your job.

During your MBA you will establish an extremely valuable network with your classmates, who are from divers nationalities, industries and functions. In addition, you get access to the powerful WU Executive Club consisting of 4,500 students and alumni from 85 nations.

Furthermore, our residencies will enable you to overcome cultural barriers and experience business practices in different countries.

At the WU Executive Academy we aim to give you the know how to succeed combined with responsible leadership.

Our MBAs are part-time and provide you with business essentials and a chosen expertise in a chosen function or industry.

You'll expand your expertise when doing an MBA. However, an MBA goes beyond theory. It is an amazing journey. You broaden your horizon by exchanging ideas and you develop as an individual when you:

·         boost in self confidence

·         professional and personal growth

·         improve your leadership skills

·         get hands-on know how applicable in your job

·         better understand other departments and industries

WU Executive Club 

To be successful it is key to be part of a strong network.

From the beginning of your studies, you are a member of the powerful WU Executive Club - with 4,500 international executives from over 85 nations.

Within this community, we offer exclusive networking opportunities with handpicked international executives who are

·        like-minded peers in terms of interests and values

·        ready to make an impact to the world of tomorrow

·        having diverse industry and functional backgrounds

On average, our members have 17 years of work and 10 years of management experience.

Our aspiration as a team is to support you.

As a WU Executive Club member, you benefit from a variety of services free of charge.

Watch this video to find out what is essential for your success tomorrow, how to maximize the potential of your network, and which services you benefit from as a WU Executive Club member.

What requirements do I have to meet to be admitted for an MBA at the WU Executive Academy?

If you apply, we will carefully assess your

academic background,

your work experience, and your

interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.

In general, we expect you to have to have a solid career progression and the commitment to pursue an MBA next to your busy schedule.

You need at least an undergraduate university degree (e.g. bachelor degree) for our MBA programs. Furthermore, we require a minimum work experience of 3 years (5 years for the Executive MBA) together with an excellent knowledge of the program language (English or German).

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How do I apply for an MBA at the WU Executive Academy?

1. Online application: In order to apply for an MBA you need to fill out our online application form and pay the application fee of EUR 200 via credit card.

2. Document submission: After that, you will be asked to e-mail all required documents. Our program managers check them regarding the applicable admission requirements.

3. Admission interview: If you are a prospective student, you will be invited to a personal interview with the academic director and the program manager.

4. Admission decision: Shortly after the interview, you will receive our decision. If you are admitted, we will send you important instructions on how to secure your MBA spot. Do you want feedback on your profile before starting the application? Simply send your curriculum vitae to [email protected].

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Since tuition fees might be subject to changes, we recommend you to look them up on our website. In general, they lie around EUR 20,000 to 55,000.

However, several financing options are available:

·         employer sponsorship

·         payments by installments

·         early birds

·         tax refund

Find out more on our website.

The WU Executive Academy offers a wide range of scholarships and financing options. Discover them here. Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis. The admission committee decides whether and to what extent a scholarship will be granted by evaluating your:

-Submitted application documents

-Performance in the admission interview

-Potential contribution to peer-learning in class

-Financial situation (income, costs for logistics, etc.)

-Leadership potential

-Analytical skills

-Ability to work in a team

-Career goals and motivation

-Personal circumstances

Additional eligibility criteria for each scholarship can be found here.

Moreover, our MBA tuition fees are fully tax deductible for taxpayers in Austria. With our flexible payment modalities, you can spread the fees over several tax periods. Learn more about the available financial benefits for individuals and companies in Austria here. However, as tax deductibility can vary greatly from person to person, we recommend that you also contact a tax advisor or inquire directly at the tax office.

If you are taxpayer of another country, please contact your local tax authorities for information on available tax deductions.

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The new Campus WU opened 2013.

Our modern campus in Vienna - the heart of Europe is

·         located near the city center in one of the world’s most livable cities

·         easy to reach by public transportation

·         lying directly on one of Vienna’s largest parks

·         home for 25,000 students and 1,500 faculty members

·         consisting of six individual building complexes, designed by international renowned architects

In this stimulating architectural environment, you find ideal conditions for learning, researching and working. On Campus WU you benefit from state-of-the-art technology, and infrastructure (restaurants, shops) that is specially designed for executive education.

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There are several hotel options around the campus, which offer special rates to our students. Learn more here.

Here you can read more about student life in Vienna