WU Executive Academy News

My Sofia in 24 hours

Only a short stopover in Sofia? Here are some hidden spots - told by a local

Successful with blockchain

Understanding the technology and the business

Game of Thrones: Will Westeros become the next Silicon Valley?

by Prof. Nikolaus Franke

Why people with a non-business background should pursue a Professional MBA program

Career Story: Ivan Jandrić, Member of the Board at Addiko Bank Hrvatska

Professional MBA Finance alumnus

Bodo Janssen: that's how personnel development 4.0 works

"Happy cows give more milk: that's manipulation."

3 Reasons an Executive MBA benefits employers and colleagues

Executive MBA programs are known for developing leadership and business skills. Here are 3...

Digitization vs. globalization

Are megatrends a boon or a bane?

Our admission team's tips for your MBA application

Insights into WU Executive Academy's admission process by our program managers

How to drive sales motivation and maximize energy, focus and engagement

Sales Chat

Silicon Savannah: New Africa residency for WU EA alumni and students

Africa close-up starting in 2019

How an EMBA can lead to a global business career

Thomas Perterer speaks about personal success and his education at the WU Executive Academy

#12 worldwide in QS Global EMBA Ranking 2019

Global Executive MBA moves up again

The art of arguing - let the sparks fly

Astrid Kleinhanns-Rollé and Helga Pattart-Drexler of the WU Executive Academy can argue with each...

The Algorithm of Success: How Women Are Shaping the Digital Future

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The dark side of blockchain

No light without shadow: Robert Schwertner and Alfred Taudes talk about the possible negative...

Get ahead in your technology career with an MBA in entrepreneurship

Learn about the benefits here

Alumni Reunion Zagreb

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MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation - As practical as an MBA can get

The Professional MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation and its new practical elements

Blockchain Transforming Business Program

Prof. Claudio Di Ciccio, Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics and Robert Schwertner, Founder of...

My Moscow in 24 hours

Only a short stopover in Moscow? Read about these hidden spots - told by a local

Wanted: Change of perspective - the reinvention of the oil industry

New program: Reinventing National Oil Companies

A conservative, male-dominated society

Doris Hofmeister, partner at Mercuri Urval, in the "Trend" exclusive interview

Trying out freestyle leadership - 6 practical approaches

Innovative leadership that works in practice

Contemporary challenges for leaders in the 21st century

The Oracle perspective

The biggest investor mistakes Part 9: The self-control problem: Do not lead us into temptation!

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

The self-control problem

Do not lead us into temptation!

New book "Blockchain Babel" by Igor Pejic

According to Financial Times: best business book of the month

3 secrets to success from Silicon Valley

by Prof. Nikolaus Franke

How to be a top sales performer

Sales Chat

Career Story: Markus Müllegger, Managing Director at Vienna Residence

Global Executive MBA alumnus

Mae Hansen | Get to know your IAB members

Global Executive MBA Alumna

Dietmar Eder-Dianitsch | Get to know your IAB members

Global Executive MBA Alumnus

Martina Ernst | Get to know your IAB members

Global Executive MBA Alumna

Peter Wilfinger | Get to know your IAB members

Global Executive MBA Alumnus

4 finance options you can use to fund your Executive MBA courses

An investment in a higher-paying career

Executive MBA Bucharest graduation 2019

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Interested in an MBA in Marketing? Here's how it can help you stay competitive in the global market

Get a distinct advantage

Framing effect: Your perception depends on the frame

"Here is a riddle for you to solve." from the series 'The biggest investor mistakes'

Ready for the new job profiles in the financial world?

Atypical fields in the finance area

My Vienna in 24 hours

Only a short stopover in Vienna? Read for these hidden spots - told by a local

Sorting out legal questions easily

How the right education helps attorneys, law newbies and an experts advance careers.

Global Executive MBA time investment

Alumni reflect on the time invested in the Executive MBA

It's a family affair: How to successfully lead family businesses into the future

Every second company in Austria is family-owned. At the WU EA Lounge on 14 February 2019, which...

How these entrepreneurs used their EMBAs to launch new startups

Elena and Harald on their experiences with the Global Team Project

Career Story: Elena Solomatina, Director at VDEL

Global Executive MBA alumna

How to turn talent into performance

Practical guideline for talent management in 4 steps

5 myths and misconceptions about MBA school admissions

Don't be misled!

Blockchain unchained?

The limitations of the blockchain technology

Class of 2019 Student Profiles

What we can learn from Africa

Entrepreneurship in the cradle of humankind

3 ways to build your networking strategy during an EMBA program

A global network is essential for success

Innovating in the global marketplace: 3 things you can learn from MBA courses

An MBA in entrepreneurship as a competitive advantage

New: MBA Digital Transformation & Data Science

Unique specialization with modular flexible format

Female executive takes her biggest career step yet after EMBA degree

Rita Jakusch after her studies at the WU Executive Academy

Humanity vs. the new world of work

Tatjana Oppitz about successful leadership in the new world of work

How we can learn to learn with the brain - not against it

It's all about neuroleadership

Why confidence is the key for women in MBAs succeeding in the C-Suite

Insights from female top executives

What you should know about writing a thesis during your MBA in Marketing

It doesn't have to be a daunting task!

HR, Big Data and the trap of simplification

How disregarding uncertainty in your data can lead to costly mistakes

The WU Ball 2019: facts, figures and impressions

1st event highlight in the Viennese ball calender this year

The biggest investor mistakes Part 7: Herd behavior: don't be a lemming!

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

Herd behavior: don't be a lemming!

Beware of hypes

The African style of entrepreneurship

How Europeans can best start a partnership

Earn your GEMBA in 2019

It's not too late to change your life!

Africa Breakfast: Silicon Savannah and the passion for innovation

Entrepreneuership experts from East Africa shared their insights

Here's what you should know about WU's EMBA Global Team Project

Working with virtual teams

Video: MBA Alumni Lounge "Company under Cyber Attack"

This MBA Alumni Lounge was entirely in the light of cybersecurity and quick decision making in an...

Why an international MBA is crucial to career success

People need international skills and networks to succeed

Management checklist: 8 tips to help you achieve personal success

by Astrid Kleinhanns-Rollé

Insights - Guest Speaker C-A Weinberger | Global Executive MBA

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Do CEOs need an MBA to succeed?

Top-class panel discussion at the HBR CEO Club in Moscow

It's all a question of motivation: Which MBA personality are you?

by Dalibor Babic

4 ways to improve your entrepreneurial thinking at MBA school

Entrepreneurship as one of the most valuable skills in business

Leaders of the 21st Century

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A VUCA world

How Donald Trump & Brexit are impacting the MBA

5 things that make smart leaders different

Digitization requires a new generation of smart leaders

Startups and corporates: new short program for more win-win

Strategy in the Age of Disruption

The 8 biggest business myths about Africa

by Prof. Barbara Stöttinger

The biggest investor mistakes Part 6: You think you are in control? It's just an illusion!

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

You think you are in control? It's just an illusion!

Here is how not to fall victim to the illusion of control

How an MBA in Energy Management can prepare you for a career in energy geopolitics

The skills you Need to break in the highly rewarding field

Interested in an MBA in Energy Management? Here are 4 key industry trends to watch

From smart devices to energy as a service

Blockchain explained in a playful way

CryptoKitties are more than just a game

Panel Discussion “Do you need an MBA to become a CEO?”

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Cyberattacks - the underestimated web-based threat

MBA Alumni Lounge

How a Global Executive MBA provides a career boost for women

Women looking to get a career boost can gain a lot from a Global Executive MBA degree. Here are...

Why experienced business leaders prefer a Global Executive MBA

Prospective Executive MBA students should consider a global MBA program to ensure they are...

Professional MBA Energy Management Welcome Reception 2018

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Career Story: Anastasia Yushkova, founder and CEO of ANCHOR-VR

Professional MBA Marketing & Sales alumna

Management education in Vienna: Like father, like son

Damir and Lovro Šprem from Zagreb, Croatia

What is the importance of creativity in an Executive MBA?

The benefits of creativity in today's ever changing business world

Energy Snapshot: Challenges for oil & gas

Bill Arnold talks about the challenges in the oil and gas industry and the energy independence of...

The 9 biggest flow killers in leadership

Startegies that will definitely kill the flow in your teams

Business Breakfast: "Social Entre- & Intrapreneurship"

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It's the ROI that matters

The real dividends of executive education

Interested in business school? Here are the 6 types of social media

Reach new customers, build a brand, succeed in business

The enemy of innovation lies in one's own bed

by Prof. Nikolaus Franke

20 Years Anniversary Alumni Mentoring Scholarships

Global Executive MBA alumni to nominate anniversary scholarships holders

Management 3.0: Virtual Teams

Global thinking, global working

Playing the Career Triangle

For a career that makes you happy

Managing Controversy: How grads with an MBA in Marketing can use it in a positive way

Turning a risk into an advantage

"Status quo bias": Don't let your portfolio gather dust!

Another side of loss aversion

The biggest investor mistakes Part 5: Don't let your portfolio gather dust!

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

5 tips for workplace e-mail efficiency after business executives university

How to manage your inbox

A digitization manual

5 practical tips for transitioning successfully into the digital age

Global Executive MBA Kiew Reunion

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Reunited as friends

An alumni weekend in Kiev and Sofia

The pros and cons of stock market flotation

Explained for MBA university graduates

5 tips for the Global Executive MBA program admission process

From a local focus to a worldwide perspective

Career Story: Ignaz Füsgen, Ascend Strategic Communications

Global Executive MBA alumnus

Global Executive MBA back among the top 50

FT Executive MBA ranking 2018

The fabulous world of business animals

A tour of the business zoo: What unicorns, zebras, swans and gorillas have to do with/in...

Cyberwar: The underestimated danger of the digital age

Jochen Borenich and Thomas Stubbings about the risk of cyber attacks

Understanding the EU's impact on business in a global MBA program

The ‘single market’ has many potential benefits for businesses in the EU, but there are also some...

Hong Kong and Argentina

New destinations for the Global Executive MBA

Energy Snapshot: Geopolitics 4.0

Jim Krane talks about fracking, Europe & Russia and the possible scenarios after the age of...

Professional MBA graduation 2018

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It's the politics, stupid! Politics as a risk factor for businesses

by Patricia Klopf, Prof. Dr. Phillip Nell & Dr. Johannes Leitner

A.I. and Big Data: Companies urgently need internal data experts

Panel discussion with Wolfgang Kulovics, Andreas Blumauer, Ronald Hochreiter and Axel Polleres

Running over budget: 5 project management costs to be aware of in business courses

Mistakes can occur in lots of different ways when you’re trying to manage a large project. Here’s...

Female MBA alumni found "WU EA Female Leaders Network"

"Because together we are stronger"

Agile's Seven - What Else?

It's all about the right team

Macro vs. Micro: the economics that determine success after business executives university

Both of these economic theories affect business performance in direct and indirect ways. Here’s...

Career Story: Kerstin Mariella Knapp, Puma Energy

Global Executive MBA alumna

Embracing mistakes after completing an executive MBA program

Embracing failure often yields great long-term benefits

Metrics to measure success after studying at business executives university

4 important factors to consider

Graduation Master of Business Law

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Those who constantly control their investments focus far too much on losses

Another side of loss aversion

The biggest investor mistakes Part 4: Loss aversion - myopia

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

Is traditional marketing dead? What MBA program students should know

Online advertising is becoming dominant, but does that mean that traditional media should be...

Green innovation: how to help businesses find an edge after MBA courses

Sustainable solutions for cost reduction

The rise of social media shopping

What to know after an MBA in marketing

Female leaders: Women’s network Kick-Off

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How employer branding can help EMBA grads hire the best talent

Attract and hire the best new talent

What professional MBA graduates include in an effective business plan

A business plan remains vital in mapping out the difficult early years for a new company. Here’s...

Graduation Logistics & Supply Chain Management certificate program

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Don't forget about referrals!

Referral selling expert panel discussion

Future Check makes companies fit for the future

The new consulting format of the WU Executive Academy

The up-and-coming business cities that MBA university graduates are getting excited about

There are lots of great cities that have started making a big impact in global business. Here are...

Energy Snapshot

Challenges for the cities of tomorrow

"The brand's most important task is orientation and reassurance"

Interview with Dr. Kristin Hanusch-Linser

Loss aversion

We sell profitable shares too early and limit losses too late

The biggest investor mistakes Part 3: Loss aversion - disposition effect

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

Absurdities encountered in the course of the energy transition

Prof. Jonas Puck about paradox phenomena of the energy market

Career Story: Catalin Putineanu, IB Cargo

Executive MBA Bucharest alumnus

The art of successful failure

New special workshop of the WU Executive Academy

What all MBA university students should know about project management software

Programs that aim to make life easier for MBA graduates

Email marketing for students pursuing an MBA in sales

A guide

In search of the unicorn

by Prof. Nikolaus Franke

Resume writing tips to help MBA school graduates thrive

From content to formatting

Alumni Application Tips: prepare for the workload

The hard work of an MBA according to Attila Gombos

New tools for management professionals

How digital technologies change the future of leadership

Mobile apps that help students in EMBA programs excel

Top applications for students completing an EMBA program

My WU EA Summer Challenge

Share your summer experience with us and win one of four great prizes.

Why "positive leaders" stand out

And why they are the better executives

Workplace time management secrets students learn at MBA university

Find out how to master time management

Why employers prize a global perspective from MBA graduates

Modern businesses with broad perspectives thrive better

WU EA Connect Success Story: Nadya Mamet

Nadya Mamet shared her WU EA Connect experiences with us - read her story and find out how our...

Graduation Master of Legal Studies

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What skills a digital world demands from supervisory directors

Corporate Governance goes digital

10/15 Years Alumni Anniversary: Looking back on the progress achieved

A short time travel into the history of the WU Executive Academy

The biggest investor mistakes Part 2: Overconfidence

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

Public Procurement Excellence

European Commission supports innovative program for central public procurement

What a "hard" Brexit would mean for Austrian businesses

3 areas in the focus: in-court litigation, insolvencies and data protection

Top interview strategies that help MBA students land jobs

How successful MBA applicants get hired

Sailing with the world champion

Leadership in exceptional circumstances

Overconfidence comes before the fall

It is the self-image that causes the problem

"The human dimension" - The Global Peter Drucker Forum at 10

An exclusive Interview with Richard Straub, GPDF initiator

Artificial intelligence and business - from fear to value

Interview with AI expert Anstassia Lauterbach

Global Executive MBA graduation 2018

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What EMBA program students need to know about brand consulting

Brand consulting as competitive advantage for small businesses and industry giants alike

Career Breakfast with Lars Maydell

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MBA Alumni Lounge with Jan Mühlfeit

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Career Story: Roman Samoylov, Porocel

MBA Energy Management alumnus

Career Story: Radena Georgieva, Q-Advisers GmbH

MLS European Business Law alumna

The art of negotiation

Interview with the Harvard expert Eugene B. Kogan

Virtual Collaborative Learning

The future of learning starts today

Career Story: Thomas Bittner, Drees & Sommer GmbH

MBA Energy Management Alumnus

How pros with an MBA in marketing can harness the power of OOH advertising

Maximizing the uses of this crucial advertising tool

New newsletter series: "The biggest investor mistakes"

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

The extrapolation error

A cool head is better than a hot hand

FaceReader technology: What your facial expressions reveal while surfing the web

by Nikolaus Franke

The biggest investor mistakes Part 1: The extrapolation error

by Prof. Manfred Frühwirth

What you can expect from marketing of the future

The 5 most important trends of the future

What scoring goals in soccer and designing business models have in common

The complex world of business modelling

How to benefit from advisors after your MBA in Entrepreneurship

How future entrepreneurs will make the most of advisors after their PMBA

4 dangerous fallacies business school graduates can avoid

Simple logic principles can help businesspeople make better decisions. Here are four logical...

Get branding right with an MBA in Marketing

How a world-class business school can teach executives how to build globally recognizable brands

WU Executive Club expands alumni activities within the Adriatic region

WU Executive Club Kick-Off Event in Belgrade

Career Story: Siniša Antolić, Clinical Hospital Sveti Duh

MLS European Business Law alumnus

MBA Career Café

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#13 int the QS Global EMBA ranking 2018

Global Executive MBA moves up to #13

The value proposition of flexible workspaces for EMBA grads

Flexible workspaces benefit companies and employees alike. Here’s why workspace flexibility is...

Graduation Master of Legal Studies in European Business Law

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Career Story: Stephan Schuster, Royal BAM Group

Professional MBA Finance alumnus

The 7 most widespread myths about blockchains

Prof. Alfred Taudes about blockchains, bitcoins & co

Are distributed energy resources the future? What to know for an MBA in Energy Management

Could centralized energy production facilities start playing a supporting role to distributed...

Sleeping with the enemy

Cross-industry solutions: how businesses benefit from joining forces

Alumni Reunion Prague

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EQUIS reaccreditation extended by 5 years

The hallmark for excellence in executive education

Book Spotlight: We all get manipulated, but we do not realize it

Prof. Johannes Steyrer about his new book "The Power of Manipulation"

Global Executive MBA Welcome Reception 2018

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Using MBA school skills to profit from competitor bankruptcy

Find out how MBA school graduates use their business skills to take advantage of competitors who...

MBA wiki: international accreditations

What MBA accreditations tell potential students about the quality of a program

WU EA Connect Tips

Win an iPad air for your success story! This how you can shape our services with your opinion!

The essential EMBA student guide to nimble business

Businesses great and small aspire to be nimble enough to adapt to new challenges and...

Sales call planning - Are you doing it at all?

Listen to the panel of B2B sales experts

Why savvy MBA degree holders don't rely on personality tests for hiring

Can a quick personality quiz really tell you who's right for your company? Increasingly,...

3 exit strategies EMBA program graduates can pursue successfully

How to handle the end point of your involvment with a business

How top MBA school graduates think about & manage customer churn

How to handle this phenomenon for optimal long-term results

MBA scholarships for Marketing & Sales and Energy Management

Save up to € 15,000!

Powering the future: Is hydrogen the answer?

Jonas Puck about the future of global energy supply

How an MBA in entrepreneurship can kick-start your innovative spirit

Become the innovator you have always wanted to be

Trump, Brexit & Co.: Why studying for an MBA degree in Austria is the right alternative

5 reasons for an MBA in Austria

Are materialists evil?

Prof. Bodo B. Schlegelmilch about the negative image of materialism

Career Story: Steffen Langner, TE Connectivity

Global Executive MBA alumnus

MLS in European Business Law - Student Insights

Students of the Master of Legal Studies in European Business Law share insights into the...

WU EA Connect Tips

Collaboration rather than competition and WU EA Connect as your exclusive job portal

Using an MBA in Project Management to master the meeting

Here is how professionals make them work.

Austria in 2030: Will you be an entrepreneur or out of work?

by Prof. Nikolaus Franke

How Blockchains, AI and big data change the corporate world

Panel discussion with Thomas Kolarik, Erste Bank and Bernhard Bauer, Siemens

Panel discussion: Make 2018 your best sales year yet!

Listen to sales experts talk about the factors needed for an outstanding sales year.

Blockchain meets the oil & gas industry

An analysis for your MBA in Energy Management

Jonas Puck - Researcher of the Month

Internationalizing soccer

WU EA Connect Tips

Mentorship and "set up your own group"-tool

New chair of the Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Prof. Bodo B. Schlegelmilch

Entrepreneurship Café @ WU Executive Academy

Dates that make a difference (not only) in terms of success

The end of work

Do job losses and mass poverty have to be consequences of the second machine age?

Executive Education 4.0

The most important learning trends of the future

Career Story: Martin Seidl, Austrian Audio GmbH

Global Executive MBA alumnus

Finding success with a subscription business after your PMBA

Here's how to go about it after finishing your PMBA program

How EMBA program graduates manage mergers

Tricky to manage, but great for unlocking new opportunities

“We need auditing excellence in Austria”

Interview with ACA president Dr. Margit Kraker

Entrepreneurship Café 15. Feb.

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The important strategic questions an MBA in Marketing can help you answer

Making a marketing campaign worthwhile.

Professional MBA Energy Management - Student Insights

Students of the Professional MBA Energy Management share insights into the part-time program.

Can there be value in unlimited vacation time?

What MBA degree holders need to know

Advice for investing in developing economies after your EMBA program

Great opportunities - unique challenges

What professionals in MBA courses need to know about data breaches

Understand what happens after a breach

Sales management in the digital age

Start of the new Sales 360 webinar series

Key strategies smart business school graduates use to hire the best talent

Acquiring top talent is essential for business success