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All About the Executive Master of Business Administration

The MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a prestigious, globally recognized postgraduate degree designed to equip future leaders with advanced management and business skills. The program provides in-depth knowledge in various business areas such as finance, marketing, HR, and strategic management, emphasizing real-world application through hands-on learning. It prepares professionals for leadership roles in a variety of industries.

A specialized variant of the MBA is the Executive MBA (EMBA for short). The EMBA is aimed in particular at specialist and executives who already have extensive professional experience and hold senior management positions. The EMBA primarily focuses on developing leadership skills and preparing students for the next stage of their career. The program is usually offered in a flexible format that allows participants to continue their careers while studying for the Executive MBA. The EMBA is also designed for a shorter duration than the traditional MBA.

Your Executive MBA at WU Executive Academy

The WU Executive Academy offers a variety of Executive MBA programs tailored to the different needs and career goals of students.

Global Executive MBA

The Global Executive MBA is an international program offered in cooperation with the Carlson School of Management - University of Minnesota. It is designed for experienced executives and offers a global perspective on management and business. Through international modules and intercultural exchange, students acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills for the global business world.

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Programs in Comparison

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Why Study at WU?

125 Years of Teaching Experience

  • Prestigious academic pioneer: There are reasons why thousands of students from over 100 countries choose to study at the WU Vienna. Europe’s largest business university takes its responsibility to forge tomorrow’s leaders very seriously. Our unique vision of intelligent, sustainable leadership offers a significant competitive advantage in international business.

  • Top international faculty: Our faculty comprises an exclusive pool of some of the finest academic and business management minds around the globe. They are offering a wealth of real-world experience in leading international companies.

  • Research-led teaching: The quality of didactic content exerts a significant influence on the success of individuals, companies and, society as a whole. The foundation of curated, ongoing research guarantees the efficacy of our programs.

  • Leveraging cutting-edge theory into business practice: The core expertise we offer derives from an intensive and focused exchange with a range of business sectors and industries. This results in a proven hybrid of cutting-edge research and rock-solid, effective business practice.

  • Triple accreditation: The WU Vienna is one of only a few business universities worldwide awarded prestigious triple accreditation, confirming our place among the world’s elite.

  • High international rankings: We are justifiably proud of our top positions in leading international rankings.

  • Custom-designed learning environment: In the middle of a campus rich with award-winning architecture, the WU Executive Academy stands out. Our stunning, new building is custom-designed to provide the ultimate modern learning environment.

Study in the Heart of Europe

Beautiful study location - Vienna: An incomparable fusion of past and present, Vienna is a stunning place to work and study. Austria’s capital city pairs superb, modern infrastructure with art, architecture, culture, and cuisine. Consistently ranked among the most liveable cities in the world. Vienna is a thriving, accessible, central European hub for business, and home to numerous large corporations and international organizations.

Join a Diverse Network

  • Selected peer group: A challenging, stimulating environment is essential to maximize the benefits of our programs. Participants join a carefully selected, proactive group of like-minded, dynamic, responsible leaders. Together they question, discuss and debate the cases and solutions presented. The professional network built during your studies will continue to support your career long after you complete your learning journey.

  • Multicultural synergies: It would be absurd to study in a way or in an environment which did not reflect the most basic reality of international business. The broad range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds constituting the peer group contributes further to the added value of our programs. Offering a thought-provoking richness of perspectives.

  • Diverse industries and roles: The executives and managers who study at the WU Executive Academy come from a range of industries and companies. They play the most varied roles within these organizations. This diversity combines to offer an additional wealth of exciting insights into the challenges of the fast-paced, modern world of international business.

  • Varied, stimulating perspectives: Your colleagues’ diverse perspectives and the solutions you evolve combine to challenge you to consider things from a different perspective. A dynamic synergy arises within the peer group and your individual attitude evolves to an advanced level of innovative openness.