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Bucharest Executive MBA
20th Anniversary Early Bird Bonus
-10% granted on tuition fee for applications received by March 31, 2025
Challenge yourself and become a business leader
We provide a challenging and nurturing learning environment in Vienna, Bucharest, and the United States, which enables you to acquire tools necessary to become a world-class business leader. The Bucharest Executive MBA builds a deep understanding of core business subjects in all major functional areas, enables you to develop the skills needed to recognize and adapt to emerging trends and technologies, and greatly improves your management and leadership abilities.
Receive practical insights from many industries and firms
The program incorporates the realities of the business world: this MBA brings together executives from a broad range of companies and cultures. This access to a wealth of practical insights is one of many things that makes the MBA experience so unique. It makes for an exciting and dynamic setting in which you learn, share methods, and generate new ideas.
Get a truly international experience and a strong local network
The program is truly international with residencies in Austria and the United States, guest speakers from abroad, renowned international faculty members, and insights into managerial approaches in other countries. Yet, while the international dimension is very strong, you will also build a network of long-lasting and valuable relationships with peers most of which are operating in the Romanian context.
WU Executive Academy: Accreditations & MBA-Rankings
The WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is one of Europe's leading universities and can look back on over 100 years of excellence in executive education. We are proud to have received the prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, which is reflected in the outstanding quality of our executive education. This has also been recognized in international rankings:
Top 40: QS World University Ranking
Top 45: Financial Times European Business School Ranking
Real-Life Content
- Bring your business challenges to class for discussion
- Study real life cases and take part in exclusive company visits
- Apply your newly acquired knowledge directly to your job
Strong Regional & Global Network
- Over 6,500 members from approx. 100 nations
- A particularly strong Romanian network with over 450 executives
- Online student and alumni platform
- Exclusive events and services
- A great resource for company insights and exchange
Personal development
- Career Accelerator Program
- Personal skills training
- Career workshops
Blended Learning
- Compact format with 16 months duration
- Only 34 days off your job
- 12 modules: Thursday to Sunday
- 2 international immersions / 5 days each
- 1 month off during summer
International Immersions
- USA Immersion: Lectures in prestigious locations and company visits at international Big Players
- Austria Immersion: Lectures at the WU Executive Academy and visits at leading companies in Central and Eastern Europe (eg. Henkel, Erste Bank, startups, accelerators)
International Faculty
- Faculty members from top universities around the globe (eg. WU Vienna, IE Business School, University of South Carolina, IESE Business School)
- Acclaimed experts and research leaders
- Guest speakers from top corporations
Study with a dynamic & international peer group
Reflecting the realities of the business world, you will work alongside motivated executives from a broad range of companies and business areas, giving you an insight into their way of thinking, and their approach to business.
- 38 years
- 15 years of working experience
- 8 years of leadership experience
- 12% international participants
- 65% male / 35% female participants
Where our Bucharest Executive MBA Students Work (a Selection)
WU Executive Academy - Accreditations & Rankings
The WU Vienna University of Economics and Business is one of Europe's leading universities and can look back on 100 years of excellence in executive education. As a university we are commited to high quality standards and independence. We are proud to have received the prestigious triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, which is reflected in the outstanding quality of our executive education. This has also been recognized in international rankings:
- #36: QS World University Ranking
- #45: Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking
- #41: Financial Times European Business School Ranking
Official Degree
After completing the program you will graduate with the academic title "Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)" from the WU Vienna University of Economics and Business.
Cosmin Nazdravanu, MBA
- Manager Business Controlling | Michelin | Romania
Investing in my future was the main reason for choosing the WU Executive MBA program. Now, after graduating, I feel it was one of the best decisions I’ve taken in my life. I had the opportunity to get to know and work with great people, learn from the best professors coming from top universities in the world. Finally, what we have learned in the classroom were not just lessons of management but lessons for life which we’ll take away with us forever.
How many hours per week do I have to plan for studying?
On average, our students spend about 5-10 hours per week working on the content. We recommend investing 1-2 hours a day.
How can managers with 50-60 hours working time manage the program?
Although our Executive MBA program is challenging, it is designed for working executives. That's why students can access our online forums from their smartphones or tablets, giving them the flexibility to manage their workloads on the go, whether they're on their way to work, on a lunch break, or traveling around the world.
How are students evaluated during the MBA?
- Participation in class: Students are continuously evaluated during classroom discussions and video conferences. Every contribution, whether written or spoken, is taken into account.
- Individual assignments: Students are asked to participate in quiz questions, individual assignments or evaluated homework.
- Group assignments: As part of a small team, students must prepare presentations, research papers or papers that will all be evaluated.
Study with our world class faculty
Our parent institution, the WU Vienna, is one of Europe’s leading business universities. You can rely on 100 years of excellence in business education and a partnerships with over 200 top universities around the world. We welcome your interest in our MBA programs and invite you to explore what our unique programs can do for your career.
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