WU Executive Academy - The Vienna University of Economics and Business

The University

Europe's Largest Business University
The WU Vienna was founded by the Austrian Emperor in 1898. Today, it is the largest 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.

EQUIS Accreditation
As the only Austrian and one of only four German-speaking universities, the WU Vienna is EQUIS accredited. EQUIS is the leading accreditation system of the European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD).

The Business School

Executive Education at the Highest International Level
The WU Executive Academy of the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Europe's largest business university, brings more than 100 years of experience and an excellent reputation to the field of executive education. 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 seminars. It has become one of the leading providers in CEE.

As part of WU, the WU Executive Academy is 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.

With this, the WU Executive Academy is one of only two business universities in the German-speaking world to meet the high quality standards of both accreditations.

Current achievements of the WU Executive Academy:
? Financial Times European Business School Ranking (2012): # 40
? Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking (2012): # 51 worldwide
? Personalmagazin Ranking (2013): Among the Top 40 Business Schools worldwide
? Industrie Magazin MBA Ranking (2012): # 1 with Austrian top executives
? Ziarul Financial MBA Ranking (2008 - 2012): Among the Top 3 MBAs in Romania

EXPERTS AND HIGH POTENTIALS FROM OVER 75 COUNTRIES
Each year, as many as 900 graduate students and about 1,200 managers, experts and high potentials from over 75 countries study in our executive education programs. At present, residencies and programs are conducted in more than 15 countries on three continents.

EXPERTISE OF 400 FACULTY MEMBERS AND 200 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
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 Program

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.

The Professional MBA combines a broad business management education with a functional or industry focus. We offer a large variety of specializations ranging from Finance through Marketing & Sales, Energy Management, Controlling, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Project & Process Management to Health Care Management, Public Auditing or Social Management.
Depending on focus, programs are taught in English or German.

10 good reasons for an MBA at WU Executive Academy
Our part-time MBA programs provide you with the tools and up-to-date knowledge necessary to handle today's challenges in the business world.

1. HANDLE REAL-TIME ISSUES

Our part-time MBA programs provide you with the tools and the most up-to-date knowledge necessary to handle today?s challenges in the business world.

2. BECOME PART OF OUR WORLDWIDE ALUMNI NETWORK

As an MBA graduate of the WU Executive Academy you become part of a vast alumni network. Cross-cultural business relationships give alumni and their companies access to an extended global network and a range of exclusive alumni services.

3. STUDY AND WORK WITH OUR FLEXIBLE FORMAT

Our MBA programs are built around you and your lifestyle as a busy executive. Our part-time modular structure allows you to continue to work whilst studying, with minimum time ?off-the-job?.

4. ACCESS MAJOR COMPANIES

The WU Executive Academy has close ties with major global players in the various industries. These links help you to forge new connections that can support your professional development.

5. STUDY WITH OUR WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

Our international faculty consists of a pool of world- renowned professors and internationally-acclaimed industry experts. They are drawn from WU Vienna, more than 200 international partner universities and some of the leading global organizations.

6. JOIN AN OUTSTANDING PEER GROUP

The diversity of the carefully selected participants, with their varied backgrounds and perspectives, contributes so much of the richness and quality to our open-enrolment programs. Working with like-minded international colleagues to generate new ideas, reflect on one?s current work and exchange insights adds immeasurable value to the MBA experience.

7. TRUST INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND LANDMARK QUALITY STANDARDS

The WU Executive Academy is one of only a very few executive education providers to hold sought-after accreditations from both EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AMBA (Association of MBAs), two of the most prestigious international accrediting bodies.

8. EXPERIENCE TRULY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

The exclusive program settings with cross-cultural teams, top faculty and international residencies, reflects the reality of doing business today.

9. WORK WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY

On our programs, participants benefit from state-of-the-art, technology-based learning methods. MBA participants have access to ?Learn@WU?, one of the leading e-learning platforms with more than 120,000 e-learning materials and over 25,000 users. Furthermore, MBA students are provided a tablet PC to interact with content and collaborate on study projects and experience the latest technologies in teaching including clickers or telepresence facilities.

10. GENERATE REAL VALUE FOR EMPLOYERS

The value of recruiting and retaining top talent is key for truly forward-thinking companies. By supporting their managers in pursuing an MBA at the WU Executive Academy, employers are rewarded with highly motivated talent armed with new thinking, and unique understanding of international business.

The Faculty

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 Executive MBA (Global) 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 five years (Executive MBA) / three years (Professional MBA) of relevant work experience
- Leadership experience
- Proficiency in written and spoken English or German (depending on specialization)

Tuition and Fees

The total program fee is EUR 15,000 -– 45,000 for the Professional MBA and EUR 28,500 - 42,000 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 www.executiveacademy.at/financing

Location

The blocked modules (in-class time) take place in Vienna. Depending on the program, field studies e.g. to Minneapolis, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Boston are organized additional to the regular teaching modules.